diff --git a/hosts/common/programs/assorted.nix b/hosts/common/programs/assorted.nix
index f68d482d..d505a591 100644
--- a/hosts/common/programs/assorted.nix
+++ b/hosts/common/programs/assorted.nix
@@ -1166,7 +1166,7 @@ in
   };
 
   sane.persist.sys.byStore.plaintext = lib.mkIf config.sane.programs.guiApps.enabled [
-    "/var/lib/alsa"                # preserve output levels, default devices
+    # "/var/lib/alsa"                # preserve output levels, default devices
     { path = "/var/lib/systemd/backlight"; method = "bind"; }   # backlight brightness; bind because systemd T_T
   ];