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Accuphase dac 60
Maybe swap the selection in the front of the unit? Sometimes it is not clear which one is referred to as "1" or "2". Just a thought.   If this does not work, maybe you swap the DAC module into the remaining slot, and try that. Also, as stupid a... 
Silver Speaker Cables
JasonBourne52, as usual you’re an idiot I think the same all the time about this sad human, although I never dare to say it. I refuse to say it. 😉  
Bookshelf vs diffuser panel. Who wins?
There this solves everybody’s problems allowing for modifications to suit the needs of all those people pretending they can hear differences. We know it’s really positive reinforcement at work. Oh I hear a difference, guess that means it’s gonna ... 
Power cords or power conditioner
It took a while, but using google “systems audiogon thyname” I found a room, that does not look like what my haus-boss would abide as a multifunction room. A picture of my room is right here on my profile when I post 😂. It’s a general purpose b... 
Power cords or power conditioner
and are not as fortunate as you to have a dedicated room. What makes you think I have a dedicated room? did upgrade/change some of the front end electronics to make them more visually appealing to the SO Completely valid science applied mat... 
Power cords or power conditioner
@holmz : https://systems.audiogon.com   Love to see your highly acoustic optimized specifically built scientifically optimized room too. Happy I could help somehow by posting a link. All ears. I love science   
Bookshelf vs diffuser panel. Who wins?
Guys: as with everything in life, there is no free lunch. Bookshelves, rags, towels, blankets… you name it. Been there done that. There is no substitute to real room treatments. Let’s not fool ourselves. Yes, we all want to save money AND effort/ ... 
Power cords or power conditioner
I recommend you either place the system in a better room or make the room you have acoustically neutral.  @pcrhkr : great advice! Please post a picture of your system here under “Systems”. I am eager to learn from you. I am guessing you have yo... 
Power cable
Don’t spend $1k on a power cable.  How much should we spend on a power cable? What do you approve of?  
Power cords or power conditioner
I am not sure what "not shire" means. Did you mean "not sure if you have used tube traps"? I have the following GIK panels (4" on the front wall and 6" on the back wall):  https://www.gikacoustics.com/product-category/alpha-series/ They ar... 
Power cable
Zavfino Prima MKII: https://zavfinousa.com/collections/power-cables/products/prima-occ-ac-power-cable  
Power cords or power conditioner
@labpro : I would start with diffusion across the soundstage, back wall behind the listening position and at the fist reflection points on the side walls and ceiling Interesting. You are doing Diffusors (not absorbers) on the side walls (first... 
Bookshelf vs diffuser panel. Who wins?
Where is that bookshelf located vis-à-vis your audio system? A bookshelf is definitely better than nothing, but it cannot possibly compare with a properly designed diffuser panel. I used such bookshelves to mimic diffusers early on, but once I tri... 
Why not?
Why not just try an aftermarket PC just to see/hear for yourself? @soix : it's not going to work. They will never try anything for themselves. Trust me, I have attempted to do this several times over the years. I have even offered to send them ... 
Power cords or power conditioner
No matter the vendor they always say that their products cannot be improved on.  Correct. Almost always. Yet, if you encounter them in audio shows, various in-house demonstrations, at dealers, etc. etc.... you will never find them hooked up to ...