drubin

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Mystere CA 21 Preamp
Does this preamp include a remote?I notice that it has 19dB of gain. Really? That seems like way, way too much for any system I've ever had. And with only 24 steps on the volume control, it could be a nightmare to use, but I'd like to hear what ow... 
Jadem6
Thanks for this thread, Swampwalker. Sounds like JD is doing the only thing he can do at this point, but I'm encouraged that the long-term prognosis looks good. Best wishes to JD. 
How does one get off the merry-go-round?
Frank, To see where your power amp is at: put on some fairly driving rock where the drummer is having a good time on the cymbals fairly constantly through the song, at a very LOW level. If your system is half reasonable you should be able to hear ... 
Speakers after GMA Europas
Two octaves? 
Speakers after GMA Europas
Sure they do: first-order crossovers, time- and phase-correct. 
Power strip recommendation.
Is your need for a power strip to get more outlets or do you need filtering or surge protection? Either way, any device you use will have a "sound," at least that's been my experience. As with everything power related, you need to try a variety of... 
Best speaker in the US $ 30-45.000,00 range
I find it amazing that in the last 4 + years, not one pair used on the Gon. I wonder how many pairs there are extant. 
Song covers that are better than the originals
Luka Bloom's cover of U2's "Bad" 
Reference DACS: An overall perspective
Hmmm..this thread just hit 666 posts. Must mean the Devilsound DAC will soon ascend to the reference category. Or descend. 
How does one get off the merry-go-round?
Frank, can you say more about those "smaller and smaller details of everything?" Can you recommend a strategy for tackling them? 
Mac sound quality
TOSlink out to the DAC is not the best way to go, but it should be at least decent. What are you using for a TOSlink cable? 
How does one get off the merry-go-round?
Rockadanny, have you ever followed those two simple rules for more than, oh, let's say two weeks? :-) 
Dunlavy SCIV - What amp are you using?
With all of you Dunlavy owners congregating in this thread, can I ask if any of you have put your speakers up on something -- cones or whatever? Any good? 
Art Dudley Listening - Stereophile Dec '09 Nordost
I dunno, Keith. I've had good success with an upgraded power supply on my Mac Mini. 
Listening impressions of two tonearm wires
Great discussion, fellas!