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Are manufacturer AC cables good enough?
Talk to Ayre, ask them does an aftermarket mains cable change the sound signature of their amps, if so why? If one is objectively better why not use it or advise the use of it? What wire do they use inside the amp? Have they tested different mains... 
Are manufacturer AC cables good enough?
http://archimago.blogspot.com/2020/02/measurements-do-power-cables-make.html 
What's your process for comparing new gear, cables, etc.?
Not sure how helpful this will be but it's something to play with to test yourself.http://harmanhowtolisten.blogspot.com/ 
Discussion of Class D Amps Application & Experiences
For a Purifi amp look at March Audio P451 mono blocks.https://www.marchaudio.net.au/p451 
Discussion of Class D Amps Application & Experiences
The most neutral Class D amplifier at the moment would be one that uses Purifi Amp modules at least they are the best measuring after that the Ncore modules. As far as neutral amp with detail I haven't seen one that betters the Benchmark AHB2 With... 
Is there a difference in sound between a coax cable and an optical one?
Need to be careful with optical not to bend it to severe. As far as sound I have never noticed a difference between them though with some DACs optical doesn't do as high a resolution as coax not sure that's still the case, check your manual.  
What's your process for comparing new gear, cables, etc.?
I would do a little  research on Psychoacoustics as well.  
Music Server vs PC confused
If the mini PC is optimized to be used as a server, not needed functions turned off, and is fanless or doesn't  make enough noise for you to notice then I doubt you would hear much of a difference.  
Older And Wiser or just Tighter and Deafer?
The good news  jgmcall56 is you can get some pretty good gear for not a lot of money, at least for this hobby, nowadays.   
Are manufacturer AC cables good enough?
If a power cable changes the sound of the amp perhaps your "Ayre Conditioner power line RFI filter" is faulty. Might want to notify them.  
Are manufacturer AC cables good enough?
No it isn't  flawed thinking, it's logical thinking.  
Ehernet cable question in streaming systems
You can get Cat6 shielded from monoprice get STP. Cat 6a and 7 can be found with various types of shielding STP or S/STP . Cat 8 is usually S/FTP. In a home network you’re not going to notice a difference. Best to use 6a or 8 , Cat 7 is a bit diff... 
Ehernet cable question in streaming systems
In a home network you won't see any improvement between 6a,7 or 8 but monoprice has good product and is reasonable so buy whichever you're  comfortable with. . These all use shielding.  
Jazz for someone who doesn't like jazz.
Dave Brubeck Jazz at Oberlin.Santana Caravanserai  
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