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Why do all audio forums on the internet seem "dead" ?
I can tell you the audiophile market is dead. Resale value is non-existent.Pro audio market is doing much better though. 
effectiveness of power filters.
You'll be better off getting rid of it. 
To Power Condition or Not to Power Condition?
Tried a lot my self (Oyaide, PS Audio/snakeoil, noise reduction device, etc), the only things that worked without side-effects are the stuff from Furman.Oh, and go with American 240V, balanced power for free. More dynamics, more clarify, better ev... 
Power Re Generator capacity questions
Balanced power works better than power regen, cheaper too (been there done that). Best of all, if you can do American 240V, you get balanced power for free. 
Esoteric K-01X or K-03X??
R2R is not the magic, NOS is the magic, and the AKM DAC can do it. But with that said, just get the TEAC UD-503. There is no need to spend lots of money for DAC nowadays, the new tech is awesome and cheap. In fact, expensive DAC tends to be snakeo... 
Replacing the speakers link with silver wire
I have experimented with silver cables, I find I actually prefer copper. 
Is it all worth it?
Yeah, I'm in the process of selling all my "high-end" equipment. 
After Several Years, Time to Upgrade: Your Suggestions
TEAC UD-501, no need for pre, this one got NOS mode too. For cables, go Mogami ( make sure you use the right ones for the right application) 
Is computer audio a bust?
Go pro audio and all your problems disappears. All modern music production are done on computers. 
Would someone explain what "up sampling" means and how it can affect the sound?
It’s just a change of the sample rate, any change of the sample rate is a lossy process and is audible especially on accurate setups.Google the Grammy 5.1 guide, they mentioned it there as well.I prefer NOS (sample rate unchanged), but modern DAC ... 
I2S, S/PDIF, Toslink connections
AES/EBU is the best short of IP audio. 
Conversion to DSD: Does It Eliminate Digital Glare?
Just get the latest pro audio DACs, they just works. Cheap too. 
pros and cons: beryllium vs ribbon tweeters in sound and emotions terms
If you want a 3D sound go with a 5 speaker setup, then use a good stereo upmix matrix, eg Pro Logic. You can then go with much much cheaper speakers. For layout, see the Grammy 5.1 guide. 
Any suggestion on DAC below $1,500
Emotiva DC-1 
Dedicated Line Advise
If your equipments can take it, switch everything to 240v, the difference will be big.