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| A Lesson Learned and The Value of a REALLY GOOD Digital Cable-TUBULUS! I am just going to post this analysis by Grok and let the sparks fly. https://grok.com/share/c2hhcmQtMi1jb3B5_59a21bbd-c596-435d-9cf6-e187becc37ba | |
| Though 136.52% BS, this is very entertaining. AI slop. | |
| So, what did you get yourself for the holidays? NAD M33 streaming integrated amp and Bowers and Wilkins 705 S3's with matching stands. | |
| Streaming from phone If it's available in your area, I would suggest Starlink for your cottage. It would also make a great backup if your ISP goes down at your primary home. | |
| This hobby is for hedonists, not scientists "I represent science!" -- Anthony Fauci Best NY bagels I ever had were at a place in Hell's Kitchen. | |
| What wire to use instead of Romex the HOA wants any wires in the garage inside conduit, presumably for a uniform appearance as the garage is a shared area with four bays Leave it to the Karens in the HOA to dictate the appearance of the INTERIOR of a garage. | |
| Validation A longtime friend invited me over for Mojitos and to audition his upgraded system. I was quite impressed with the SQ and told him so. A couple of months later he mentioned that he was considering an upgrade. I told him his system was great as-is, ... | |
| Favorite Song Lyrics of All Time. What Say You? Iggy Pop: Sixteen I must be hungry Because I go crazy Over your leather boots Now baby, I know That's not normal Frank Zappa: Camarillo Brillo She had a snake for a pet and an amulet And she was breeding a dwarf but she wasn't done yet She had ... | |
| How long should high quality speakers last? I bought a pair of JBL L-65's new in 1979. Refoamed in 1989. Refoamed again, crossovers rebuilt, and grille fabric replaced in 2023. They sound better than new now. | |
| Audio racks that can handle heavy components +1 SolidSteel | |
| Package Has Disappeared in USPS System You need to call the number on the back of the credit card you used for the purchase. Explain the situation, and give exact dates along the timeline. Offer to email receipts. Be sure to tell them that the vendor has refused to offer a refund. They... | |
| Black Sabbath and Jazz fans? +1, jafant. As a drummer myself, Bill Ward was one of my heroes. And I also have a list of jazz and jazz/rock fusion drummers who I admire. Smooth jazz drummers... not so much. | |
| Do Audio Hobbyists Commonly Fail to Fully Utilize Their Systems? I should clarify that only one speaker was miswired and out of phase. If I recall correctly, which is saying a lot, alcohol or other substances were involved. | |
| Do Audio Hobbyists Commonly Fail to Fully Utilize Their Systems? Back in the day, when scratch was scarce, I used speaker cable sold on a reel, without connectors. I was frequently changing out components that were on loan from friends who were overseas in the military or away on internships, etc. One time I mi... | |
| There Is Nothing Like the Real Thing - Our State of the Art I am going to create a product named Live Music Generator that will take any studio performance and elevate it to the level of a live performance. It consists of 12 bookshelf speakers randomly placed in the listening room. At random intervals, th... |