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McIntosh Flunking the Course in Washington State...What Do You Think?
I am the original owner of a MC7300 and a C2200, both of which date back over 20 years and the only service I've ever required was done promptly and efficiently at BobtheTechAudio.com.   He checked the balance and replaced the lights, with LED's, ... 
McIntosh preamp with Hum
As promised, returning here for an update.  I was able to isolate the "Hum" that occurred when powering up the preamp, and that disappeared after the tube warmup was completed.  Over an extended period of trail and error, I found the tubes to be f... 
McIntosh preamp with Hum
@hjdca Thank you so much for the time and effort you put into your reply!  I will read it over several times and will begin the process of tube isolation as you outlined. If I find the culprit then I will be sure to post a followup here.  
$2000 Dac
Schitt Gungir 2  
What cables can lower my forward treble.
I have the Dali Euphonia MS5's and I agree with knotscott, as I added felt around the border of the tweeter module and it does help with that tweeter high frequency edginess. And yes Dali's perform best with 0 degree toe in.   
I upgraded from 100 Mbps to 1 Gig and I can't hear a difference!
Increasing download speed will make no difference in sound quality.  
When does a speaker stopped being a speaker and becomes a piece of art!
While reading this thread I was surprised to see the Acoustic Zen Crescendo looking almost identical to the Dali Euphonia MS5’s I own.  
Does Storage Damage Equipmnt?
I would not anticipate any humidity or temperature related damage in a typical storage facility after just a few months.    
Neil Young
The best rock concert I ever attended was Neil Young and Crazy Horse in Rapid City, S.D.   That was 1992, and was there for the Sturgis Bike Rally.  However, that being said, I agree with macg19's comment above.  I'd give him a hard pass now, due ... 
Qobuz Connect
No issues using Qobuz Connect through a WiiM Ultra. Could it be a problem with your network?  
Best Cheap DAC Streamer
Wiim.  
Looking for a new DAC
Schitt Gungir 2.  Modular and upgradeable (without having to send the unit into Schitt).  Excellent reviews.    
Audioquest or Nordost for speaker cable
Nordost  
Should Amps be plugged into a power conditioner?
I have a Shunyata Hydra 6 and my amp is a McIntosh MC 7300.  At one time I contacted Shunyata directly and the head tech person told me to plug the McIntosh directly into the wall.  FWIW.  
Equalizer to compensate for hearing loss - Any success stories?
I have chronic tinnitus and I experience annoying sibilance when listening to certain recordings.  I purchased the Schiit Lokius and it has been very helpful in lessening the sibilance.  Not a cure all but I would recommend it.