Gregg, what's your address? I'm going to open a store next door to your house - I don't care what kind of store. You are the most rabid impulse-buyer I've ever known. I'll get rich selling you STUFF! Sounds like a fun meet!
Tubes, remember when I solved your mysterious boutique power cord (miswired) problem? If you're again lucky, this may be a simple fix. With two DMMs at work, this town ain't big enough for a loose connection to hide in. Mark: I sent you a note re listening to the dipoles this Saturday at...
Jonathan, read my linked article, which talks about the codec used in blu-ray, which may be temporary. Also there's the rumor that there's a firmware error in the first BR players and that an upgrade is on the way. I don't know about the credibility of the rumor, but obviously something is...
"group hug" - that was good. I just posted a tip for a newbie, so I thought I'd check this thread again and more oldies have popped out of the (speaker) woodwork. This has been cool. Gotta get ready for another phone conference - third one today - work pressure increases...
Hi, I've been using MLCS as my bit source for years. You're plan is good. For recess and through-hole ease and precision, I highly recommend the Jasper circle jigs. Parts Express sells them.
Tubes, I understand it. Call me at home this evening if you want, and we'll discuss. Are you trying to get rid of what you think is a poor ground-induced preamp noise problem?
You've gotten a ton of words from Nils on the pro-BluRay side, so I'd like to throw in a bit of balance on the HDDVD side. This article says it pretty well: http://projectorcentral.com/blu-ray_2.htm Starting with Betamax, Sony has continually tried to dominate consumer electronics with their...
Easy way out, and what I'm planning on: Fry's. A year or so ago, they had what was touted to be the world's quietest PC case - large diameter, slower fans - I want to build a new PC this Fall and I'll check their cases first. I'm not inclined to build a horizontal, rack-mount unit, at least now...
Joshua, that's all good - thanks for more details. A few of our HT group just recently built HTPC computers - see the thread. I want to build myself a new PC this Fall. I was thinking a super quiet case and motherboard and best dvd/cdrom reader/burner, etc, all from Fry's. I wouldn't do a custom...
Joshua, thanks for letting us know of your group's existence. It would be interesting to know more about what you guys do. Is that beautiful enclosure a computer case? If so, WOW! I've seen custom computer cases, but that one is a gem. If I'm wrong, what is it? Long live the Lone Star!
Scott: sorry, I'll get it to you - got sidetracked by a work issue - I'll try to remember, or I'll show you this evening. Steve: after Tubes has a jar of rum tonight, maybe he'll tell us his story of woe. Sorry you won't be able to attend the charity event tonight.
Wow! Talk about circumstance. I don't get here anymore either, and just happened to click on the DIY area and noticed "Gomer" and thought: "Is that Tony?" Best wishes to you and hope you get back to DIY-ing soon.
Tubes: YGM I've read that Thorens and Empire are the best vintage spinners to restore. Just like every other aspect of this hobby, everyone has a favorite CD player, interconnects, speaker wire, speaker, etc, etc, etc. Variety - the spice of life. It would be nice if you could locate a...
I would expect you to not purchase a fully silicone powered unit. Regarding vintage turntables, I'd go for what was the ultimate beauty (and a good performer), an Empire. May be over your budget though. How about a Thorens? See ya Friday, Tubes.
Friday at Hank's Cafe Americain, update: Bogey/Hank: Yes Death Wish/Greg: Yes The Kid/Mark: Yes Shazam/Tom: Yes Big Dog/Nils: Yes Professor/Dave: Yes Colton/Conrad: Probably Barrister/Chad: I left him a message 7:00 PM Friday, June 30. Bring beverages and snacks. I'll cook fajitas...
Okay Doc, you're in danger of being excommunicated from fajita/poker gatherings. If you attend the next one, some tribute to the host will be in order. ;-)
Mark is correct, just line the walls of your vented box. He's been researching Qp lately and is going to do some serious testing - hopefully he'll post occasionaly on his progress/findings. Mark, didn't you say you got Liberty Audio Suite?
Gregg: sorry to be so slow in replying. For wire, I bought Belden 83802 (2 conductor, 12-guage stranded, shielded, teflon insulation). I think I bought it from Apex Jr. VH Audio has some good-looking power cord wire, shielded and unshielded, cryo treated: http://www.vhaudio.com/wire.html Also...
Richard, I'd do the two 3" ports with elbows (Home Depot). Stuffing a SEALED enclosure lowers the system resonance and adds a thermal mass that absorbs the heat generated by the internal air compression. The apparent volume of a sealed box can be increased 15+%. I don't know the numbers, but...
Not trekkie, trekker. Pay attention boy. You know, I just had a thought: if you'd cut TV out of your daily activities, your IQ would increase, and you'd have time to find gainful employment. :-) Live long and prosper.
WOW! The green-eyed, blonde, dimpled, smile-that-would illuminate-an-entire-coal-mine lady just left. I cooked pecan-crusted red snapper (Hudson's on the Bend recipe) for her and my daughter and her fiance. As Charlie Brown said about the Little Red-Haired Girl: "I think I'm in LIKE!" Sigh...
Uh-oh! I'm getting that chillin', grillin', pokerin' feeling again! There's also a tad of wanting some more of Gregg's money! My daughter's July 22 wedding looms ahead, so I need cash revenue. GROUP: Next Friday evening? Talk to me...
Mark, I have family farm land in Rising Star, up 183, 27 miles norht of Brownwood, but that's a long trek for people around here, and especially you folks from Southeast of here. I hope you can find something convenient. You may know that I am extremely pleased with my Outlaw pre/pro. I like...
Nils: thank you and Linda for bringing the kids to the concert! Mark: thank you for attending also! I hope you get your Baltic Bich ply sliced okay today at Jonathan's. Post pics of your subwoofer construction process.