And now what did you do TODAY?

[swt61]

The landlord seemed baffled at the size of "the stereo" for a 400 s.f. apartment.

"Stereo? Oh no, that's just the video system. The stereo is still packed in boxes."

These non audiophiles. They're so odd.

Yes, that's a woodburning stove behind. Something I'll never use. Still have my Alaskan blood. Never used the heat in my last place in 7 years. I do have a few electric heaters if needed, but pretty sure they'll gather dust too.

Edited August 2, 2024 by swt61

[justin]

Are those Monster cables?

[swt61]

No Noel Lee products were used in the making of these photos!

I've built my own speaker cables, with a bit of advice from a New Hampshire circle hole cutter.

Edited August 2, 2024 by swt61

[MexicanDragon]

I'm sure you meant to have the reflection in the TV, no?

[swt61]

6 hours ago, justin said:

Are those Monster cables?

Now that makes more sense.

38 minutes ago, MexicanDragon said:

I'm sure you meant to have the reflection in the TV, no?

Good thing I have no shame. Fixed, even though now crowded with empty boxes. 🤣

[justin]

tbh I wrote the post BEFORE I noticed

subliminal?

[Voltron]

Did anyone share the image with my passwordis?

[MexicanDragon]

3 hours ago, Voltron said:

Did anyone share the image with my passwordis?

No, but I can get you a copy.

[swt61]

The audio system is close, but as you can see I need to buy a pair of Monoprice speaker stands. Probably won't hook it up until I've done that.

I'm almost unpacked. Got some kitchen stuff still to do, and a few doggy things, but that's about it. Calling it quits for tonight though.

Edited August 3, 2024 by swt61

[swt61]

I wanted to take a minute to reflect on my previous post. 😝 🍆

[justin]

16 hours ago, Voltron said:

Did anyone share the image with my passwordis?

here is actual footage from Bing

[swt61]

Believe it or not, this is my favorite source for digital. It's just easy for me. And the Wadia sounds fantastic.

And headphone central is ready for action.

Edited August 3, 2024 by swt61

[robm321]

Funny, I use an old portable player too for the same reason. Bits is bits. 

[swt61]

Indeed!

Wadia talkin' 'bout?

[robm321]

That iPod. Or is that just for decoration? 

I feed my DACs with a cheap FiiO DAP. 

Edited August 4, 2024 by robm321

[swt61]

That's an iPod that Fitz modded for me. It has a 1tb. solid state drive and an extended, upgraded battery. It'll run continuous for over 4 days.

Although the Wadia charges it as well.

[swt61]

During the course of this move 6 of the 8 feet on my Gallo subs. Just desentagrated. The rubber has dried solid and they've just crumbled. They do sell replacements but they're proud of them, and I'm sure those will eventually crumble too.

So I bought some 6mm Allen head bolts and some rubber tabs...

They sit a bit lower but that's fine. These power conditioners make a pretty good foundation. And you can tell by the name that they're quality units. The 8 sockets per unit is just perfect for the amount of gear I have plugged into them. 

The old feet...

[robm321]

It used to be a small quiet town... 

[swt61]

I'm no longer below a house, and I'm looking forward to seeing what this system is actually capable of. No other units connected to mine.

[Augsburger]

22 minutes ago, swt61 said:

No other units connected to mine.

So you are now celibate?

[dsavitsk]

2 hours ago, swt61 said:

So I bought some 6mm Allen head bolts and some rubber tabs...

https://www.mcmaster.com/products/bumper-cushions/bumpers~/threaded-stud-bumpers-6/thread-size~m6/

[MexicanDragon]

17 minutes ago, dsavitsk said:

https://www.mcmaster.com/products/bumper-cushions/bumpers~/threaded-stud-bumpers-6/thread-size~m6/

Why, oh why, did you put a link that has "Stud Bumpers" and "size" mentioned in the URL? There's gonna be at least 3 @swt61-sourced jokes in the next reply.

[swt61]

Marc designed these speakers and they are over achievers. But I'm dying to set my vinyl of the 1812 Overture on the turntable, and see how the system performs under load.

35 minutes ago, dsavitsk said:

https://www.mcmaster.com/products/bumper-cushions/bumpers~/threaded-stud-bumpers-6/thread-size~m6/

Those are perfect. Thanks Doug!

[Grahame]

20 minutes ago, MexicanDragon said:

Why, oh why, did you put a link that has "Stud Bumpers" and "size" mentioned in the URL? There's gonna be at least 3 @swt61-sourced jokes in the next reply.

 

[swt61]

17 hours ago, MexicanDragon said:

Why, oh why, did you put a link that has "Stud Bumpers" and "size" mentioned in the URL? There's gonna be at least 3 @swt61-sourced jokes in the next reply.

Don't worry Brent, you'll always be my favorite stud bumper!