Salt Peanuts

I was quoted a much higher price for one when I asked about it back in October when I was looking for a new source - basically the reason I ended up with 840C instead of M192.

I had to go there when my family was moving to US from Japan - we had a connecting flight. At the customs, they proceeded to empty out every single one of our suitcases (we had four or five, IIRC). We missed the connecting flight while trying to pack them up again. It was a rather annoying turn of event as none of us spoke English all that well - the lady at the airline counter flapped her arms like wings to tell us that our connecting flight had already left. It was good times.

You know, I've only been to O'Hare once, 18 years ago. I hope never to go there again.

Or one for both days.

Happy Birthday and have a great one!

Also, if he can stretch the budget a bit, Electrocompaniet ECD-1 can be had for $1100 - $1200 on occasions at Audiogon.

I remember looking at Mcmaster-Carr when I made my first Flexy couple of years ago and they do have rubber washers in the size I need. Assuming I remember, I'll order from them next time I take the rack apart - which would be when I move next.

I've not had any vibration issues, but having not compared it to one with neoprene washers, I don't know the effect of washers on vibrations. IIRC, on Flexy FAQ, they clarify that neoprene washers are mostly there to keep the shelves from getting marked by the metal washers. Also, neoprene washers were nearly impossible for me to find in enough numbers without special ordering them. I supposed I could've used something like this http://herbiesaudiolab.home.att.net/washers.htm. I also didn't treat the shelves with damping paints or tar sheets either.

I bought my threaded rods at Home Depot, though Lowes also carries them. They are 5/8" in diameter and 3 feet in length. They also come in length of 6 feet, but nothing in between 3 and 6. Entirely too well, I'm afraid. Though the pics don't show it, they do look better than plain unfinished MDF - lighter spots on the pics are reflection of flash. If I figure out an easy way to do it, I'm going to paint the shelves and finish the sides with real wood. I think I need to get a router for that (wood on sides), though.

Well, it took me a bit longer than I expected, but I finally finished my second TNT Flexy-based rack, this time going for a Double Flexy. Some pics, and as usual, they're pretty bad. I may try to take better pics during the day with better lighting. Few things to note after building two racks based on TNT Flexy design- At least in my area, Home Depot carries better quality MDF than Lowes. Lowes do, however, carry bigger sheet of MDF, making it cheaper (and easier) if you need to get many shelves, which I did for the Double Flexy. Having built both 4-legs and 3-legs version, 3-legs version is much easier to build. Also, 3-legs version is so much easier to level it's not even funny. Finishing MDF is a pain. I finished mine using multiple coats of Danish oil and it worked well enough, but MDF is so porous it just kept on absorbing the oil (which I knew would happen). If I ever take the rack apart, I may paint it now that shelves have been effectively primed. Assuming you're not going to finish/paint the MDF shelves, the rack can easily be built in an afternoon.

Pars - I'm not seeing any pics.

PRaT = Pace, Rhythm, and Timing.

Okedoke. Then my previous entry stays - if I want to share my joy, then it's K1000. On the other hand, ER4 if I want to keep it all to myself.

Now, if we're talking about what headphones I would want for the season, it would be RS-1 or OII. Never mind that I used to own both of them at one point or another.

Happy Birthday!

K1000 if I could you it, for now, Etys so I can drown out the heater noise.

Yogurt with some fruits.

Component video cable for Wii.

It's also against the HF Rules and Terms of Use, IIRC.

Patriots vs. Dolphins

Started playing the game today, and I agree that the game is really good. My gf has been playing it more often, though.

I've nothing for your question Earl, but I think Ori is contradicting himself with - Good guy or not, how can he claim his output stage is better than Zap when he himself states that he doesn't know Zap well?

I don't remember seeing one either here or over on HF, but it is entirely possible that I've simply missed it. The one problem I see with doing this comparison is that there are entirely too many different permutations of ES-1, with 101 customizable options. I guess one could use a "stock" ES-1, assuming such a beast even exists.

Yep, it's a Flexy - second one actually. It's time to put another coat on.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTneO6UgRuM