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What's the middle drawer, Mike?
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This is true. I had an Alpha for 12+ years and other than some zipper issues due to overstuffing it held up incredibly well. When there were issues, I brought it into the shop and they sent it to Tumi and it got fixed for free. I have a newer Alpha and it is just as solid and if anything the zippers are stronger. Not sure about the warranty, but I am guessing Jeff is right that it has been limited.
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But we already know she's Wonder Woman.
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Cointreau is great in lots of other drinks...
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That pic makes me sad, Shelly, as I sit eating a re-heated bowl of the same pasta I had re-heated last night. Nicely done, Chef Shelly! To advance science and help out Marc, I have been conducting Margarita Mixing Experiments tonight, ably assisted by Claire. Given the recent addition of Mandarin Napoleon into our Liqueur Lexicon, Marc was wondering how it fared in 1-1-1 Margaritas. I decided it was best to do a comparison, so I chose the obvious, Cointreau, plus Clement Creole Shrubb. The first round was made with equal parts of Fortaleza Reposado, fresh lime, and each of the three liqueurs. Claire and I agreed that the Cointreau was the easiest to eliminate. It was the most bland, but probably the most tart if you like that kind of thing. The Creole Shrubb is excellent and flavorful with a bit of sweetness. The Napoleon was very flavorful but I think there was a weird interaction with the tequila. I tasted it as an herbal edge but Claire thought it was more of a rind or oil kind of thing. Either way, it was interesting but not my favorite. Next, I thought that the blanco might be worth trying so I made a couple of small ones with the Shrubb and the Napoleon. The differences were smaller, but the same overtones were there. I think that the blanco meshed better with the Napoleon, but the next Margarita I make will be with the Shrubb regardless of the tequila. That said, the Napoleon has worked very well in the other cocktails I have made and is very tasty on its own.
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Holy Crap! The New Stax Omega Looks fierce! (Stax SR-009)
Voltron replied to Jon L's topic in Headphones
I'll let Mikey speak for himself but to me the 009 is more resolving than the 4070, which was a surprise, and yet adds an airy openness to the sound in comparison.The clarity of the 009 is that remarkable. The 4070 is probably more flat/neutral than the 009, by a hair, and its sound signature falls somewhere between the 007 and the Omega/009, leaning more toward the latter two. -
Happy birthday! Cheers
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Welcome back Grahame. 14th C. Mayberry would have dinosaurs, right?
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Holy Crap! The New Stax Omega Looks fierce! (Stax SR-009)
Voltron replied to Jon L's topic in Headphones
Nicely done ast! I still have a Lagavulin 18 that you donated to one of our last get-togethers. What do you think of the 009? -
Nice layered Rainbow Marc! Well done! I thought I already posted the third rep but booze, and Mikey and my niece dropping by with her in-laws threw me off. The last of the BrewDogs was the Smokehead and Mikey provided an Ardbeg and a Lagavulin (both new bottles!!) to pair with it. Although very nice it did not have the perfect synthesis that the Mordlach combo was sporting. Super tasty nonetheless and I managed a dram of the Single Malt Whisky Society Macallan that Mikey had in his box of wonders. Awfully tasty stuff and a wonderful way to spend a sunday afternoon.
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Holy Crap! The New Stax Omega Looks fierce! (Stax SR-009)
Voltron replied to Jon L's topic in Headphones
It would be so awesome if you guys were here too! It is a weird day in Mayberry with rain in the morning, funk in the midday and now sun and humidity in the afternoon. We are listening to the Nate-built BHse and hangin' our cans on Steve-built stands and have talked about both of you in the process. This darn country of ours is too big for its (or our) own good sometimes! Wish you were here fellas. Thanks man. Just so you don't fret, the shades are almost always down in this corner and the only stats that don't have a box for storage are the "lowly" Lambda Sigs. -
It's Scottish beer and Scotch whisky pairing day in Mayberry. I have three different BrewDog beers aged in whisky casks and Mikey brought over the matching whiskies to pair with them. First up, BrewDog Paradox Isle of Arran paired with two different Arran malts, one a young malt from the 3rd or 4th year of the distillery and the second the standard 10 year old Arran available today. Very nice, but the brew was quite flat and perhaps a bit past its prime. The 10 yo whisky is rich and smooth and woody, while the young'n has a completely different mouth feel and a more light and citrusy palette. Both whiskies are excellent and the pairing works out nicely but the beer falls a bit short. Both of these whiskies were opened freshly, so that is something special. Thanks Mikey! Next, we moved to a Mortlach death match. The Divine Rebel Mortlach Reserve, which I believe Duggeh brought all the way from fair Scotland last time he visited, paired with the Gordon & MacPhail Reserve Mortlach distilled in 1994 and bottled in 2007. NOW THIS IS SOMETHING TRULY SPECIAL. Wow, do these two match up beautifully. Thanks Duggeh for this beauty, and thanks Mikey for opening yet another bottle eve though you had two Mortlach bottles open at home.
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Nice!! Perfect for the weekend house.
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Holy Crap! The New Stax Omega Looks fierce! (Stax SR-009)
Voltron replied to Jon L's topic in Headphones
Comparison Day 2: The Revenge of Mikey! He won't like it, he hates EVERYTHING! -
Amphion Ion or Argon or Helium or whatever. In white. EDIT: I posted this while you were bantering. The Amphions are very nice and have a lot of impact. Headroom used to offer the Harbeths or Amphions for their ultimate desktop setup. i liked the Amphions a lot but I was planning on quieter listening and wanted the warmth of the Harbeths so that is what i chose. For home use, I might have gone with the Amphions.
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Holy Crap! The New Stax Omega Looks fierce! (Stax SR-009)
Voltron replied to Jon L's topic in Headphones
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Are you contemplating the hangover to come or your current hangover? I thought the GC Boulevardier sounded great, and it is! Oh, and I'll try the Napoleonic Margarita soon too.
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Nice! What do you think? I really liked the Napoleon neat and in the enroulée.
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That album has had a very slow burn with me too, and I like it a lot now.
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An Old Pal with Gran Classico and the last of my Rendezvous Rye that my pal Jim got for me. Cheers on your birthday my Old[er] Pal!
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Excellent!
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Which way does it cut to know that I am still wearing pajama bottoms and the t-shirt I slept in?
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Alright, just a skosh in honor of your birthday Jim. Here's to your health my friend.
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Good luck Wonder Woman Karen! This is a great thing you do and I am honored to donate to your effort.
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I approve of you 100% in general, sir. I hope you're having a decent saturday.