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Actually, I don't mind him resurrecting my thread with actual advice (I.E. advice > dirt), so no banning, please.

Alright, both cables did it this time. Next time the battery discharges, I'm going to reformat it for windows (complete different computer). I only just got the thing, so it should still be under warranty. Question -- is there a way to modify the cable so that it doesn't charge, but one can still transfer songs onto it?

You really can't get much cheaper -- just use the analog outputs from your computer, if you're that desperate/impatient/cheap/tiddlywinks.

Do they have any kits? Although I suspect that wouldn't be sufficiently DIY for Kevin.

No, I just want something -- possibly several somethings -- anodized black.

Yes.

He looks like he was born in the middle of a tornado. He still has that wind-blown hair look. It's probably permanent.

What is wrong with you?

Yeah, that's good advice, especially since they're both refurbs.

No, pretty sure her name is Jessica.

She turns me on.

So 240 for 160 is even better, and it's not necessarily stealing, but perhaps coercing...?

So is 280 for a 160 a good deal, do ya think? The more I think about it, the more I think this is the perfect solution for me. It gives me the opportunity to upgrade the DAC as I can afford to, and...that's pretty much it. I like 'simple'.

It was a vague statement. There's a lot of silliness, I just wanted to know which one.

Thanks for reminding me. (wanders off to get a good laugh from the latest xkcd) Alright, it's not an "out-loud" laugh, it's more of an internal "virtual" laugh, but the endorphins are the same.

What is the scope of 'this'?

I had nothing to do with the gift (sorry -- would if I could), but I'm still really glad that you're back! And thank you for your service!

EDIT: First of all, yeezh. I got an XtremeMac TuffWrap for my iPod, which I'm very happy with. (a) The silicone actually makes it harder to drop, due to its no-slip surface; ( and it provides a modicum of cushioning when I do anyway. I have no idea how that would translate to an iPhone/iTouch.

Chinese: Starting out with egg rolls, then it's a choice of chicken with black bean sauce, or with hot garlic sauce (and then the remaining will be eaten as leftovers tomorrow).

Yeah, Julian Bream is nice, but classical guitars have too much "bloom" for my tastes, I much prefer the new style acoustic guitars that don't have those stupid resonances that are so hard to listen to. I don't know of too many classical guitarists that record with those, though, it's mostly the like of Fripp & co. (League of Crafty Guitarists, etc.) and other contemporary music makers. A couple more: Funk #49 -- Joe Walsh in the James Gang the ultra-bright acoustic guitars on "Life's Been Good" -- Joe Walsh solo the similar ultra-bright guitars on "Fire On High" -- ELO the one-two eargasm of "Witch Hunt" & "Vital Signs" on Rush's Moving Pictures

You live in a fantasy world. And I only know this because I'm the previous tenant.

We have a really classy local place called "Total Beverage", and there are recommendations throughout the store -- I really liked this style, because I was looking for Vouvrays, and no-one was available to help me, so I just grabbed one of the employee's personal favorites, and was quite pleased. I also think Fray is worth trying, if you want something organic.

While seeing the new Bond film this weekend, I was seriously impressed with Jack White's guitar tone on the song during the opening credits. Does he have other songs that have seriously delicious guitar tones? I like everything from ridiculously processed (Isley Brothers -- Who's That Lady; Shotgun Messiah's Violent New Breed; Nine Inch Nails; Landmind-era Ministry; etc.) to some nice subtle compression with maybe a little bit of tube distortion (Tommy Bolin's Savannah Woman; Al di Meola's Ritmo de la Noche; Eric Johnson) to some nice dirty spittle-flying guitar tones (ELO's Ma Ma Ma Belle; godhead's Fall Away) to ...uh, I don't know what to call it -- let's just call it David Gilmour -- his Pigs (Three Different Ones), Dogs, Echoes, Shine On You Crazy Diamond -- heck, even Rob Dickinson pulled off some great guitar tones on Handsome. And yes, of course shoegazer -- Black Metallic, Just for a Day, Loveless. So what are some of Jack White's songs with great guitar tones, and what are some of your favorites? I wanna hear.

Fuck no.

I love LS3/5a, and fully intend to voice a speaker I am going to make after it. My fantasy is to be able to get that same midrange magic with more extension in both frequency extremes and more dynamic range by using multiple drivers. Of course, I've only heard a true LS3/5a once, but it was enough to convince me that it was what I thought it was -- what I owned was Spendor's 8 ohm version, the S3/5a, an earlier version of the S3/5 that they're selling now. It was quite special, and made Absolute Sounds' Golden Ear awards several years back (2000-ish). But I have to admit -- I miss my Spendors a lot less, what with the Quad 12L's. They're definitely in the same family of sound.