markiew

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Power cords or power conditioner
Gonna agree with some and and offer some of my experience. 1) As above, first thing is to experiment with speaker placement.  Definitely do this, take a couple of hours and test out different positions, separations etc to get a feel for how it ch... 
Best budget USB
The stock Innuos cable is actually pretty damn good, at least as good as the Audioquest coffee in my opinion.  Try contacting Innuos and see what they can do would be my advice  
TA-102 fo.Q Product from Japan "TRY These"
OK now applied it to the caps in the speaker crossover.  Again another step up in quality and enjoyment. Best bang for the buck change to my hifi I've ever made.  
a better interconnect cable
Townshend Fractal F1s are very good and worth an audition  
Torus vs AudioQuest Niagara
Not heard the Niagara 5000, but I used to have a Niagara 3000.  Then I heard the Puritan PSM 156.  Much better all round I no longer have the Niagara....  
Best Stereo Upgrade Value
Fo.Q tape  
TA-102 fo.Q Product from Japan "TRY These"
I read this thread with interest, and decided for the relatively small cost (less than 1 SR fuse) I could give this a try.  Sheets turned up a while ago, but only just got round to applying it.  Started off by putting a thick strip on the bottom o... 
Results with Shunyata Venom Defender
Also try and get a demo of the Puritan PSM156 - great piece of kit for not much money  
Quest for an external Dac has resulted in me way down the rabbit hole
see you you can get a listen of the Chord Qutest...  
Least Expensive Power Conditioner/Surge Protector That Won't Worsen Sound
Even at full retail price its still a better deal than the Niagara 3000.  See if you can demo one and make up your own mind  
Least Expensive Power Conditioner/Surge Protector That Won't Worsen Sound
Another vote for the puritan 156 here.  Better than an Audioquest Niagara 3000 with Hurricane cable  
Time clock sync devices
I have the Innuos Phoenix reclocker.  Yep definitely works well and Im keeping it.  You hardly ever see them up for sale used so that says something too  
Townshend Audio F1 Fractal Interconnects - Less is More!
Well I just tried the F1 interconnects.  Yep they are very good, as the OP says, they dont add anything, just let music thorugh.  This manifests as greater soundstage and airiness, together with clarity and tight, deep bass.   Speak to John or S... 
Puritan psm-156 line conditioner
@wig - yeah I saw you post that tip on another puritan thread.  I have done so for the innuos zenith and the phoenix reclocker.  Does make a small positive difference for me so will stay in place.  Not ground breaking (he he) though, but I guess i... 
Power regeneration - good idea? PS audio?
I guess it depends what you are trying to achieve.  If you want good noise free power, I can recommend the Puritan PSM156