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Don't put your PC / Laptop on your audio power conditioner
That was very TEDdy bro!  
I suddenly have a weird buzz issue; can someone help me solve the problem?
In my experience, preamp tubes is most-likely culprit no matter who designed components. They're also a lot cheaper to swap-check than power tubes. Then you test power tubes. I must assume that you have an extra set just in case and if you don't -... 
I suddenly have a weird buzz issue; can someone help me solve the problem?
 Looks like some of your tubes not doing great and need to be checked/replaced. Custom built tube components are the most probable contributors. No further information is necessary.     
Audiophilism is a hobby
It really needs some diagnostic coding. Medical bills will be extremely high especially for those that in the need of constant upgrades.   
Guess who has new speakers in their lab?
Is that Mr(Mrs) Guess Who? I think I got that one right  
Can a power amp have too much power, risking damage to a speaker?
It really can. I've damaged my speakers with large power!  
Ohm Speakers Status Update
Continuing legacy is always appreciated.  
What if a high end speaker measures really badly?
In high-end industry crowded by unaware and uneducated rich kids of baby boomers you can take different approaches.  1) Design Measure Build and Measure again then present and advertise 2) Build Present and Advertise -- provide unmeasured good l... 
A SHOCKING DISC-OVERY TANITE NO KIDDN!!!
@garebear  Lucky you... Otherwise you'd be HUNTING like I do now. If you ever need to boost your mood, you must definitely spin that band!  
Should we care if a piece of equipment comes from a pet-free, kid-free, smoke-free home?
Looks like we really need to forget about kids, dogs and other home dwelling species or dog peeing on the speaker -- not important at all We should really make sure it's not communist or any kind of extremist or *ist. Plenty of "good thoughts" h... 
Should Speaker Manufactures provide a Frequency Response Graph?
Not really when an idea of "trusting your ears" is widely used as a sales pitch and extreme lack of education of consumer on how to read and comprehend those graphs. Notably before 90's graphs, schematics and detailed reference manuals had been p... 
Ethernet Cables - what are you using and why?
I also use Triplite. I purchased nearly 1000' of that wire for $20 and wired my entire house with wired internet. I only use wi-fi for portables now.  
Seeking Bookshelf Recommendations
I've spent for my B&W C202 $5 at garage sale. They're excellent bookshelf speakers that I use for PC audio!  
Recalibration
Ways to make more money for starters. The rest of reasons isn't that high of a caliber.    
Andrew Singer Of "Sound by Singer" passed away yesterday
I remember Sound by Singer store like no other that would FIRST look at depth of your pocket before servicing you. They very often started conversations from "you probably can't afford it" -- that meant that I didn't have Rolex on my wrist and dre...