drubin

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Wanna know how noisy your AC is ?
Many of us have polarity checkers and multimeters, I suspect. With this much interest, perhaps you would consider making the directions availlble. If you would, I for one will probably purchase the Audioprism sniffer and do this myself instead of ... 
How does one get off the merry-go-round?
The problem is, those musicians and Europeans you speak of don't have the disease we have. If we could be content--truly content--with mid-fi systems, I think many of us would be happy to do so. 
How do I know when to replace Melos SHA - 1 Tubes
Call Kevin Deal at Upscale Audio for a tube recommendation. The SHA has only two tubes in it as I recall, so replacing them or even upgrading to something fancier should be inexpensive and potentially rewarding. You could upgrade premaps, but the ... 
New Guy asking for help
We can't help you unless you give us the specifics of your most recent blood and urine tests. Then we'll be able to tell you exactly what to do because we are audio gods and we, not you, have all the answers. In the meantime, try changing your diet. 
Placette, VS First Sound VS Audio Synthesis Passio
Okay, I stand corrected. And a little disappointed. 
First Sound vs Thor
I love my First Sound, but can't tell you anything about the Thor. 
Placette, VS First Sound VS Audio Synthesis Passio
I don't think so. Emmanuel Go is the man at First Sound (Presence is the model), and I'm sure he's done all the design work himself. 
replacing Dunlavy SC-IV's
Dunlavy and Thiel share some design philosophies and I believe John Dunlavy has been quoted as saying that he would probably own Thiel if he didn't make his own speakers. Seems like they should be on your list. 
Placette, VS First Sound VS Audio Synthesis Passio
The $4000 Placette is active. The $4000 First Sound referred to above is active. Once upon a time, First Sound made passive preamps, but no more.The cost of the Placette units is directly related to the cost of the many Vishay S-102 resistors in t... 
Fav Consecutive Albums by An Artist
Ooops...correction: Live/Dead precedes Workingman's and American Beauty. 
Rowland 201 mono's, has anyone heard them?
Amazing specs on these things. Size of a phonebook, weighs under 14 bounds, draws 8 watts at idle. Hell, it could be a mid-90's laptop computer! XLR only, but adpaters available. I was thinking about picking up a used Model 10, but now... 
A Tough Question
Hey Corona--you are obviously a manufacturer. Why don't you lay your cards on the table instead of just bouncing around various threads making inane pronouncements in an attempt to tease your products? 
Fav Consecutive Albums by An Artist
John Hiatt:Bring the FamilySlow TurningStolen MomentsFleetwood Mac (modern incarnation):Fleetwood MacRumorsTuskGrateful Dead:Workingman's DeadAmerican BeautyLive/Dead 
Bruce Moore Uranus 2 Preamp need info
He really named his product Uranus? Another shining example of audiophile marketing savvy, 
Is a cable cooker worth it?
My experience with one of these devices was not positive. It is easy to overcook, in my opinion. Not worth it, I say stay away. Others will disagree.