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Static discharge when touching amp
Just do what I do, I touch the metal support of my rack before touching anything on it. This dissipates any static safely and instantly. 
Looking for JRDG Concerto
There are ads for both an integrated and a preamp version on here right now. Just do a search under Concerto. 
Any suggestion?
How about a Sophia Electric Baby integrated for around $400? Should sound good and give you a little extra $$ for a cable upgrade or something. Happy listening! 
Sonus Faber Dominus Grand Piano vs Usher 6831/6731
FWIW I used to own the original SF Grand Piano's, and I now own the JMlabs Micro-Utopias. The Sf's were nice speakers, and very WAF friendly, my girlfriend still misses them, but the JMlabs are in another league. Much more transparent, but still f... 
Naim Audio - Threat or menace?
Naim gear beat me up and stole my lunch money, so I would say menace. 
Personal amp evolution
Time to update yet again:Bryston B-60c-j Premiere 11AAir Tight ATM-1Cary CAD 300B Sig Mono'sKr Audio Antare VA320Graaf GM5050Deja Vu Custom Push-Pull EL34 ampfinis!(for now) 
Problems with blown fuses on Conrad CAV 50 ?
Blown fuses are very common in c-j gear when it's time to change the tubes. Just pick up a new set and you'll stop buying fuses. Happy listening! 
Audio Debt?
Well I don't know about you guys, but I'm waiting for the branded Audiogon credit card so I can max it out! 
Out of curiosity, where does everyone live?
My bad, the thread is question is titled "Who R U?", check it out. 
Out of curiosity, where does everyone live?
I think the thread is called "where are you" and it's about 30 pages long. Anyway I'm in DC, downtown. 
best preamp ever - cost is no object
If cost is no object then a travel budget shouldn't be either. You need to get out and listen to all of the preamps that interest you, no matter where they might be. Remember it's a process to be enjoyed every bit as much as the result. Have fun a... 
Best Pink Floyd recording CD or LP
Meddle is by far their best. 
What's best for MX's?
What exactly does your question mean? 
Kimber Select 1021 vs Nordost Red Dawn
I assume that you mean you use Red Dawn for your DAC to Preamp connection? I also use Red Dawn for CD player to preamp and also preamp to amp. Using tube gear I love the sound, the extra speed and transparency of Nordost is a great match to the wa... 
bigger woofer always better?
Yes I would since the M-L is from a highly respected high end speaker manufacturer and the BA is from a run of the mill mid-fi company. Also it's not really the size of the woofer as much as how it's implemented and the quality of the driver. A hi...