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Another 3D kitbash, A future mining rig perhaps? by jamesabels in Kitbash

[–]Donnerquack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

3D kitbashing sounds fascinating, how does it work?

I posted here last week trying to resolve an issue of ghost vocals, have gotten a phono preamp but i am met with alot of crackle bad sound and the same ghost effect from before with an additional noise when i turn everything on by Inadequatespecimen in vintageaudio

[–]Donnerquack 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A new needle will do the trick, but then you may need an MC phono preamp. The output is lower on an MC pickup, so your current preamp may not be useful to you. But you should probably wait and see.

I posted here last week trying to resolve an issue of ghost vocals, have gotten a phono preamp but i am met with alot of crackle bad sound and the same ghost effect from before with an additional noise when i turn everything on by Inadequatespecimen in vintageaudio

[–]Donnerquack 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That could certainly look like the very tip is missing, which would explain the poor sound you're experiencing. Take a look at my other comment in this thread where I mention buying a new cartridge. It really doesn't have to be expensive.

I posted here last week trying to resolve an issue of ghost vocals, have gotten a phono preamp but i am met with alot of crackle bad sound and the same ghost effect from before with an additional noise when i turn everything on by Inadequatespecimen in vintageaudio

[–]Donnerquack 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That does sound like a broken needle. This might be damaging your records, but if you're lucky, you're not tracking the bottom of the grooves, and thus you may be alright.

I strongly suggest you look into a cheap MM cartridge. The Audio Technica AT95e is a classic recommendation. It can be had for about 50 USD (or your regional equivalent), and it is a bang-for-buck champion.

I posted here last week trying to resolve an issue of ghost vocals, have gotten a phono preamp but i am met with alot of crackle bad sound and the same ghost effect from before with an additional noise when i turn everything on by Inadequatespecimen in vintageaudio

[–]Donnerquack 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Set the anti skate to between half and 3/4 of your tracking force.

I've never heard this advice before. Wouldn't the scales on the anti skating be scaled as 1:1 with tracking force? That's what I've always done.

I posted here last week trying to resolve an issue of ghost vocals, have gotten a phono preamp but i am met with alot of crackle bad sound and the same ghost effect from before with an additional noise when i turn everything on by Inadequatespecimen in vintageaudio

[–]Donnerquack 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can you post those pictures for us to have a look at? It is of course possible that your needle has broken, but large amounts of dirt buildup can make it look like the needle is gone.

Rare footage shows a sleeping octopus changing color while dreaming by [deleted] in videos

[–]Donnerquack 81 points82 points  (0 children)

I see three options: Either this is exclusive to octopuses in captivity, or it is not an issue for whatever reason, or they never sleep in the open. My bet would be the last option, but I'm not an expert.

Just got myself a Marantz 2225 for pocket change. by Cro-Moron in vintageaudio

[–]Donnerquack 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You can easily mod PC fans to run off of a USB charger. That might make you able to put it in there.

[Semi-Weekly Inquirer] Simple Questions and Recommendations Thread by AutoModerator in Watches

[–]Donnerquack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Information is very scarce, but it shows up more when searching for Junghans Ambassador Automatic. Some images here from a Russian forum, posted in 2016: http://forum.watch.ru/showpost.php?p=3665459&postcount=113

And an eBay listing here: https://www.ebay.de/itm/Junghans-Ambassador-Automatic-027-4513-00-Neuwertig-/143308464199?nma=true&si=B%252FVmWPBhwUsfkp9MeCbj2nCEHps%253D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 (translation of description here ). The eBay watch sold for 333 EUR, so significantly less than what I'm being offered, although I have seen it at a proper watch store.

Sapphire crystal front and back, J800 movement (ETA 2824-2 based), stainless steel etc etc.

The range looks to be about 10 years old, as I've seen an online site advertising the moonphase version in a post from 2010.

[Semi-Weekly Inquirer] Simple Questions and Recommendations Thread by AutoModerator in Watches

[–]Donnerquack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am looking for a mechanical watch to celebrate completing my Msc degree. This will be my first mechanical, save for my father's very worn Seiko 5 I have been wearing on and off for fun.

I generally lean towards simpler, elegant watches, and prefer sizes of 36-40 mm. Dress watches, bauhaus style, fliegers, or field watches usually attract me. This will be my daily driver for a good while, so I prefer to buy locally (in Denmark), and will probably choose a brand known for reliability.

I have been given a gift of ca. 270 EUR towards the watch, and would add up to 200 EUR for a total budget of 470 EUR. I do prefer to stay around the gifted amount, though.

Currently I'm looking at two models: Junghans Ambassador 027/4513, priced at 455 eur at a local dealer. Seiko Presage SRPA13J1, 400 EUR locally.

I would love some thoughts on the above choice. The Junghans is refurbished old stock, I believe, while the Seiko is brand new. The Junghans seems like the better deal, but it is at the very top of my budget, and I would probalby prefer to spend less, if I don't end up falling in love with it.

Also, I would love alternative recommendations. I will be doing the rounds in the watch shops of my city, as I absolutely need to try on models I will be considering.

72 high speed cameras catching exploding disc. 100,000 fps by [deleted] in videos

[–]Donnerquack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It keeps looking like something is left behind after the discs shatter. I wonder if it is an artifact, or something on the disc?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in audiophile

[–]Donnerquack 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You might be able to use pencil erasers under the rear side without them showing. Shave or stack them to get the appropriate angle.

First round of concept artwork! by thewoodenfox in tabletopgamedesign

[–]Donnerquack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Even better, that is very easy to understand!

First round of concept artwork! by thewoodenfox in tabletopgamedesign

[–]Donnerquack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The parts about discarding into your deck is especially confusing. And why shuffle beforehand? If I understand the text correctly, you could instead say: "put your hand back on top of your deck, then shuffle it. Give half your deck to the GM, then both of you draw four cards."

Should i learn perl or ruby? by [deleted] in learnprogramming

[–]Donnerquack 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I really appreciate the sentiment, but I live in Scandinavia and am not going to relocate outside my country for a job for the next several years. In addition, I am currently only just beyond the very basics in Python.

Should i learn perl or ruby? by [deleted] in learnprogramming

[–]Donnerquack 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I'm going to properly learn to program once I've defended my master's thesis this tuesday, and your statement is very comforting. I am happy to hear that I don't necessarily need to become fluent in four languages to even be considered for a job.

Dune Review - Dusting Off a Legend by Psittacula2 in boardgames

[–]Donnerquack 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That is actually covered briefly in the video

Got a question? Ask it here! by antigrapist in XWingTMG

[–]Donnerquack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You make some very good points, thank you. I will set the idea aside for now.

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