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just wanted to share my fix for making my speakers cat and grand kid proof!
Not to mention the micro-refraction benefits. 😀  
Experience with SoulNote Dac2?
Thanks for the update, it sounds promising. FWIW, I am now seriously considering a change from my Reuss/QLN combination. This is all your fault! 😀 My current rabbit holes are Bricasti M3 and  Meitner MA3, though I think the Meitner is on the warm... 
Speakers That Won't Sound Too Smooth Or Soft with Luxman L-590AXII
What type of music do you listen to and at what volumes?  
Amplifier Paradox…and more!
Great article. I have only owned a measly four amps in my time, but each one had it’s own signature.  
Thoughts on DAC option
Your DAC seems solid, I would not change it to try and solve this problem. Do you notice a difference when streaming from the PC vs. the Mini? In both cases, what type of connection are you using to connect to the DAC?  
Last Critical Tweak… how to quell occasional high harshness…?
 +1 @soix. The speaker cables stand out as a very likely culprit.   
What wire to use instead of Romex
That will be an interesting discussion. 😀 Good luck, and let us know how it sounds when you are done.     
What wire to use instead of Romex
No help here, sorry. I was under the impression that solid core is code, though I am sure someone else can comment. I just ran Romex for my dual lines, but it is only about 15 feet.  
Another request for Streamer Transport options
+1 for Innuos. If you want it to stream to two different DAC’s, a good option is a DDC. I have a Singxer SU6 coupled with my Innuos Zenith MkIII and it is a nice upgrade in sound.  
What wire to use instead of Romex
Dedicated lines are a great upgrade. Based on all of your questions and rules I think it might be a good idea to get some help from an electrician. Don’t overthink this, plain copper will do the job.  
Has anyone compared the Merason Reuss and DAC 1 ?
The Audionet gear is all solid state. I would say it is fairly neutral. I saw a recent review that said the Reuss was a bit lean, I disagree with that. Merason is very musical, with a touch of warmth if anything. That is my opinion of course, my s... 
Has anyone compared the Merason Reuss and DAC 1 ?
I have a Reuss and was able to compare it side by side with the DAC1 Mk1. I and the owner of the DAC1 both felt the Reuss had a bit more refinement. I have not heard the MkII yet, which is what you are probably asking about, but talking to a deale... 
QLN Prestige 3
@edchapman Thanks for posting, much appreciated. I am at that stage right now where I need to start tweaking the position, I can tell it is not optimal. I agree they do well far apart. I typically don’t toe my speakers too much, what have you foun... 
Mid Fi streaming question.
Good to hear, thanks for following up. Good plan to give the Smoothlan some time. I have had mine in and out, and have found it better with the Smoothlan. I expect when you pull it out you will like the sound better on first listen. Maybe a bit mo... 
To Stream w/Optical Or Not
@greensigns95 Good to hear. It is weird how much difference digital cables can make.Â