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Noise eater
Where can we source the EAT Noise Eater in the US? 
The best digital IC, period.
Damn this thread...Might have to pick up a P!!! R-v3 DIGITAL MASTER to compare to a cryo treated Oyaide DR-510... 
New TosLink Cable from AudioQuest?
I would go LiFaTeC SILFLEX if anything under the OptiLink-5. 
New TosLink Cable from AudioQuest?
Forget the pricey plastic fiber ones such as the OptiLink-1. Had one, replaced it with a Supernova 6 the next week. The OptiLink-5 holds promise with only 65 glass fibers, but I have personally not heard it in action. 
Quality 15 Amp Right Angled Plug
Wattgate. 
Receptacle Cover Plates & ISOCLEAN Alternatives?
Not audiophile faceplates in my case, but non-magnetic receptacle cover plates over wire nutted hot/neutral serving as RF/EMI blockers. Regarding ISOCLEAN alternatives, found very little, decided to just go with Safety 1st plastic plugs regardless... 
Maestro AC outlet
Is the Maestro receptacle rated for 20A (appears to be a slimline 15A)? I personally prefer widebody 20A receptacles for their lower internal resistance. 
Surge Protector - Brick Wall/Zero Surge vs SurgeX
Disassembled my SurgeX XS10. Uses 5 SUNLITE 1-201D1 receptacles with a common ground. Receptacles not isolated to prevent crosstalk noise. Too bad. Stranded 12 AWG wire all around. Going to replace the receptacles with five cryo treated Leviton 52... 
Jensen Iso-Max Ground Loop Isolation transformers
I definitely need one! I not only have humj, but can hear the radio through the RCA on occassion. Chalk it up to the nearbu tower, nothing I do seems to work. Wanted to cover the side of my house in copper mesh as a Faraday... 
Receptacle Cover Plates & ISOCLEAN Alternatives?
Wait...The cover screw is magnetic...Going to replace them tomorrow ASAP... 
Receptacle Cover Plates & ISOCLEAN Alternatives?
Interesting thoughts, Ivan_nosnibor. In that case, I will stick to my solid brass cover plates for now. Just tested for magnetism with a neodymium magnet...Nothing :) . 
Looking for a $1k DAC that delivers?
Might want to consider the Audiolab M-DAC as well. 
Top 10 Snafus to avoid when building a good rig
Overlooking the delivery of clean power and room treatment. 
Survey-What is your most used source?
MP3/FLAC off of multiple hard disk drives. 
digital suggestions? please
The Audiolab M-DAC is getting good reviews over at pink fish media. Certainly a contender in the under 1K category. Though if you factor in the yet-to-be-released upgraded power supply, you will be looking at just over that. In fact, it is the DAC...