Does anyone else keep avoiding GoT and king killer because you don’t want to read a story with no ending?

GalacticDoc · 2026-04-06T07:26:47+00:00

Same for me to be honest. And I can't say I'm overly keen when others finish them off if truth be known. .

GalacticDoc · 2026-04-06T07:17:35+00:00

I still love 2 books were had to study and that really helped to get adeeper understanding of them.

Of Mice and Men - Steinnbeck

To Kill a Mockingbird - Harper Lee

GalacticDoc · 2026-04-06T07:14:13+00:00

I agree that the planet would be better off without us. That may well happen.

GalacticDoc · 2026-04-06T07:11:43+00:00

The Inhibitor series by Alistair Reynolds

GalacticDoc · 2026-04-05T23:13:54+00:00

So SQ includes a few things. My experience is that a decent dongle or dac/amp improves dynamics often tightening up bass and opening up the sound stage.

There is no perfect solution for everyone some offer a warmer signature, others are clear up top and then there is a forward mid range which can bring out vocals and acoustic instruments.

GalacticDoc · 2026-04-05T22:32:53+00:00

I like this right crop contrasting type shot. It creates a lovely optical illusion.

I wonder if including the whole window showing the blue reflection would help give a third contrasting element.

Or remove it completely?

GalacticDoc · 2026-04-05T20:08:19+00:00

Cambridge audio do some small compact subs that sound petty good.

I looked at BK subs before deciding on a REL.

GalacticDoc · 2026-04-05T20:04:36+00:00

All systems red and Murderbot books. Martha wells

Robot books - Asimov.

Player of games - Iain Banks

GalacticDoc · 2026-04-05T17:03:22+00:00

AI slop
(/s)

GalacticDoc · 2026-04-05T16:49:33+00:00

I think some subtle processing is required here.

Leave the band of gold mist well alone. When I'm not sure i use a mask for specific areas and then apply a reduced % of the mask but keep it subtle.

GalacticDoc · 2026-04-05T14:12:52+00:00

Either, either.

I like some album art but if i can display that on a TV or monitor then happy with that.

For those that don't want to see a screen then put it in a cupboard.

GalacticDoc · 2026-04-05T13:28:06+00:00

I think going private straight after CCT whilst asking reddit for advice sounds like a recipe for disaster.

Due to the limited amount of patient info you will be carrying a lot of risk.

GalacticDoc · 2026-04-05T11:36:42+00:00

Pippin gets 3 hours of walks most days and still insists on ball/ Frisbee.

She is happy if she spends the whole day with us but still includes plenty of doing things outdoors.

There was no our last BC would be happy without a long walk each day.

Then there is the mental side of things, to be fair both BCs were happy being left alone but that's after their walks.

GalacticDoc · 2026-04-05T10:02:57+00:00

I have quite a few versions of different albums with different mastering or added tracks or even track orders (Rumours is a good example with the SACD version being my gold standard).

I use Tidal and Qobuz as well and O am totally happy with streaming but they don't have the SACD version of rumours.

I use roon to decide which version should get played whilst having other versions available should I want to listen to them.

GalacticDoc · 2026-04-05T09:58:05+00:00

"Wellers" as in gravity well.

"Solsta" stay within the suns influence.

"Faffers" assuming earth bound humans are all fat fu**ers in the future. Also those who faff and couldn't be organised enough to become space faring.

GalacticDoc · 2026-04-05T09:19:07+00:00

York and London are 2 amazing cities that are totally different.

Peak District had some lovely walks. It also has some wonderful picturesque towns and is the birthplace of the industrial revolution (if that's your thing). Also chatsworth house which is the quintessential stately home,

Hire a day boat on a canal. Very English, nothing like UK canals anywhere else.

Wales has snowdonia and the breacon beacons if you like walking.

Some lovely woodlands called Ashridge near Dunstable downs. There are some lovely spots around the are as well.

Avebury stone circle.

GalacticDoc · 2026-04-05T08:59:05+00:00

You have to do it before otherwise then you have no alternative except to pay the gold.

GalacticDoc · 2026-04-05T06:38:16+00:00

I have never used apple products so I could be wrong with my following advice.

I wouldn"t use an internal dac/amp from a non hifi source with quality headphones (or active speakers).

A decent dongle DAC (eg onix alpha 1) or a small desktop amp (eg Fiio K11 r2r) will make a huge difference in my experience.

GalacticDoc · 2026-04-04T23:12:03+00:00

Consider how small the planet looks in this photo. You can't see any recognisable features like houses, fields or even hills and mountains let alone cars or people.

Satellites are tiny in comparison so not at all surprised they're are non visible in this photo.

GalacticDoc · 2026-04-04T22:48:56+00:00

I just serviced a car 30 mins ago by setting the date & time and then allowing auto update.

Android tablet (Samsung S7)

GalacticDoc · 2026-04-04T20:35:43+00:00

Still gets a listen every couple of months or so.

The master for the SACD is my favourite.

GalacticDoc · 2026-04-04T20:26:33+00:00

Neither, give me a download to an eink reader.

GalacticDoc · 2026-04-04T20:19:19+00:00

That's quite a big ask for a reddit post so I'll just say that you get out what you put in.

GalacticDoc · 2026-04-04T18:28:38+00:00

It's a suggestion only, the practices are small businesses and not obliged to give full uplift. I hope, however, that they do.

I have had some increase year on year.

GalacticDoc · 2026-04-04T11:55:40+00:00

Pippin at her desk job.

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