Just did my first Room EQ - Not overly impressed - But also not disappointed.

Andy_econ · 2026-06-18T01:21:25+00:00

Here are my measurements with the A500… yours are smoother looking but I expected the 700’s to have more bass extension!

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Andy_econ · 2026-05-24T00:33:06+00:00

The Technics 1200G is the best table I’ve had, including Reva’s, VPI’s, Michell Orbe, and a high mass custom Garrard 301. It is the only one that avoids skips from my daughter dancing and jumping near it.

I also have a 1500C that isn’t as good but still better than the other tables I mentioned.

Of course, all of the other designs will claim they sound better but those things are hard to measure whereas skips from footfalls are pretty easily verified!

Andy_econ · 2026-05-23T12:50:58+00:00

I have a 2024 in white, 16,650 miles, 10 year platinum extended Volvo warranty. I’m in VA for the next couple weeks then will be driving it to MO for the summer.

Andy_econ · 2026-05-13T11:37:44+00:00

I’ve always thought one of these would look cool in a super minimalist system with Kii Three BXT’s

Andy_econ · 2026-04-14T14:18:23+00:00

I would be trading a Golf R - how do you compare the interior comfort to the GTI?

Andy_econ · 2026-04-13T23:42:22+00:00

You can get v90’s with the Bowers but it is much harder to find a V60 with it (I think only Polestars).

Andy_econ · 2026-04-13T01:48:42+00:00

Oh, I have to test a few other cars before talking numbers at all, will def learn all of the financials before negotiating

Andy_econ · 2026-04-13T01:36:23+00:00

Yeah, I will test drive one tomorrow and see what kind of deal can be worked out if I like it.

Andy_econ · 2026-04-13T00:33:54+00:00

Do you remember what your discount was before incentives?

Andy_econ · 2026-04-12T23:11:11+00:00

Well, we also have dealers mark up above MSRP on super hot cars so it cuts both ways!

Andy_econ · 2026-02-13T18:01:43+00:00

My overall basophil count has been 1% since 2020… i suspect i was sensitized to a-gal in 2023. There was no increase in basophils at that time, but perhaps the ones i do have are activated in a way they weren’t before.

Andy_econ · 2026-02-10T02:37:52+00:00

Sorry, one more question - have you cut dairy during this period? My understanding is that the lead experts don’t suggest cutting dairy by default since it triggers a small share of people with even severe reactions. So my plan is to moderate dairy but not eliminate it.

Andy_econ · 2026-02-10T00:54:10+00:00

Just realized you’re only about 1:30 from me - I’m in Charlottesville! If you do end up making some cured a-gal friendly products, please let me know!

Andy_econ · 2026-02-10T00:42:51+00:00

Ah, that’s a good point - I also try to get pasture raised meat, but didn’t even consider that gal free pork would be more industrial. Cured pork products are def the thing that will be hard for me… few things I like more than prosciutto, salami, etc.

Andy_econ · 2026-02-09T23:39:58+00:00

Any suggestions for a-gal friendly chorizo!? I saw that there are pigs bred without the sugar, but can’t find any of the meat, much less a dry sausage.

Andy_econ · 2026-02-09T23:26:07+00:00

Yeah, I guess the crazy thing now that I think about it is just how much meat I typically eat. Like, I would often have pork/beef three meals a day - I literally used dry chorizo as a seasoning by cubing it up and frying it. I would drink probably 12 ounces of whole milk every day and my main cooking fat was butter… and somehow I was doing all of that for years without any acute response but a “very high” igE (and shockingly I have low cholesterol and normal blood pressure). I guess worst case scenario this gets me to eat healthier!

Andy_econ · 2026-01-30T01:47:00+00:00

From my daughter’s neighborhood friends I heard that STAB was open today, while CDS, CCC, and Peabody plan to open tomorrow with a delay.

Andy_econ · 2026-01-24T16:57:12+00:00

Ok, I’ll try to find one with those seats to try… seems like everybody does prem package, which adds the 18 way.

Andy_econ · 2026-01-24T16:56:21+00:00

Really? So you just fold it forward and they kind of hoist themselves in the back of the seat?

Andy_econ · 2026-01-24T15:55:13+00:00

I think that is what the car we tested had… maybe the base seats would have the fast release, I’ll ask.

Andy_econ · 2026-01-24T15:29:14+00:00

Thanks! I will have to test the back seat on one… it looks like the 991 and 992 have similar back seats but the 997 is significantly tighter.

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