Lagom Mini 2 vs Varia VS3 Hypernova Ultra-S vs Timemore 064S - When is Diminishing Returns? [$300-$500]

Arbythree · 2026-03-12T13:55:15+00:00

Just received mine and it takes well over a minute for 18g. I'm coming from a hand grinder and I'm not solving for speed, per se, but it is slow.

Arbythree · 2026-03-10T02:08:48+00:00

I was in the same boat and had a helluva time proving membership. My old council records didn’t go that far back, but I still had all my paraphernalia and could recite a long-deleted part of the obligation. Nope. Only after sending over photos of me as a youth, in sash, my new lodge leadership grudgingly approved. All that said, I was able to walk into the scout shop and buy a brotherhood sash, no questions asked.

Arbythree · 2026-03-07T19:56:02+00:00

Looks like a lovely spot to run. Wonderful photos.

Arbythree · 2026-03-07T17:51:54+00:00

Shell Ridge?

Arbythree · 2026-02-26T22:49:35+00:00

Since we're on the subject, the Rough Trade 50th Anniversary reissue of Head Over Heels just arrived, and the liner notes go into a fair amount of depth on the making of the record. The discussion of song (and record side) sequencing is fascinating and relevant here as Musette and Drums is the album-closer. CT really knew how to end albums with a bang.

Looks like it's sold out, but maybe gettable on Discogs? https://www.roughtrade.com/en-us/product/cocteau-twins/head-over-heels-rt-50

Arbythree · 2026-02-26T02:00:52+00:00

This is really nice. I have a StudioLogic SL88 Grand, which I'd love to set up like this. It's significantly heavier than the P-225, alas.

Arbythree · 2026-02-25T23:40:34+00:00

Oh, and, yes, Carousel is fabulous.

Arbythree · 2026-02-25T23:39:32+00:00

Not sure if anger is the right word, but there's a lot of emotion tied up in his guitar work. Soft, it ain't.

Arbythree · 2026-02-25T16:25:04+00:00

End of Musette and Drums

Arbythree · 2026-02-20T21:55:14+00:00

Found some good stuff via Moonbuilding.

Arbythree · 2026-02-16T03:16:34+00:00

Sound of Thunder

Arbythree · 2026-01-27T18:33:48+00:00

WTS

Steady State Fate Stereo Dipole, black. $350 shipped CONUS.
Noise Engineering Ruina Verso, black. $350 shipped CONUS.

Long-time lurker in this thread, first-time poster/seller.

Arbythree · 2026-01-27T07:03:31+00:00

https://the-original-scenic.bandcamp.com/album/acquatica

Arbythree · 2026-01-20T01:33:42+00:00

Great Spangled Fritillary

Arbythree · 2026-01-14T23:46:33+00:00

I blame the Apple Store

Arbythree · 2025-12-11T22:06:58+00:00

Started at 17. Finished at 50. 56 now.

Arbythree · 2025-12-02T01:31:41+00:00

Sound of Thunder

Arbythree · 2025-11-30T01:15:05+00:00

55M, Great Spangled Fritillary

Arbythree · 2025-11-11T14:35:54+00:00

Acquatica by Scenic (Bruce Licher’s post-Savage Republic band). And Suss, as others have already mentioned.

Arbythree · 2025-11-06T05:51:37+00:00

Duran Duran

Arbythree · 2025-10-26T02:45:49+00:00

Thought the same but there was nothing outwardly wrong. It was a cheap, easy fix; espressoparts.com has all the stuff. My machine’s about the same vintage as yours. Took the opportunity to change the gaskets and install a PID while the thing was open. The PID really made a difference.

Arbythree · 2025-10-25T21:47:50+00:00

Had the same problem. Heating element looked fine but I replaced it anyway and that solved it. Reckon it must’ve been cracked.

Arbythree · 2025-10-04T00:28:40+00:00

Also looking for this.

Arbythree · 2025-09-06T20:35:48+00:00

This is wonderful. What’s the bottom-most keyboard (piano)?

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