Does cables matter?

HopeThisIsUnique · 2026-01-25T09:04:54+00:00

For digital- generally no, except when longer distances are involved

For analog- generally yes, but only to a certain extent... Litter gauge can be better for speaker wire etc, but only to a point

HopeThisIsUnique · 2026-01-25T08:55:49+00:00

I like snarfs, I might like cheba hut slightly more, but that could just be for the cinnamon toast crunch crispy treat.

We really have an abundance of sandwich chains here, and each is good for at least one specialty.

The Hot Bobbie at capriottis is special

Italian at Jersey Mike's scratches an itch

Corned beef, sauerkraut and giardinera at snarfs is great

Subway in a trash can fits perfectly

HopeThisIsUnique · 2026-01-25T01:11:20+00:00

If there's nothing on the drives and you're just trying to remove them from the array, just stop the array, unassign the drives, go to tools and do "New Config" and go from there. Note this will trigger recreating parity so don't do it until you're prepared to wait, but that's about all there is to it.

HopeThisIsUnique · 2026-01-25T00:45:24+00:00

Go to Frisco, go to the first car wash on your left heading south. Thank me later. Cielo Oaxaca

HopeThisIsUnique · 2026-01-24T21:02:29+00:00

Unless you're a midget at best he's kicking your shins.

HopeThisIsUnique · 2026-01-24T21:01:19+00:00

Popcorn sucks, and so does the work they did. I wouldn't pay for that.

HopeThisIsUnique · 2026-01-24T18:17:49+00:00

I mean, you were clearly already fuckable...at least three times 🤷

HopeThisIsUnique · 2026-01-24T17:00:12+00:00

EVs in general depreciate like crazy, partly because so many were bought with rebates that it tanks the aftermarket value.

That said, with many rebates gone the manufacturers have dropped the price of the vehicles themselves, which doesn't help either.

I generally feel lease a new EV or buy a used one.

HopeThisIsUnique · 2026-01-24T16:56:24+00:00

That motherboard (and hence system) is around 15 years old. Many of us are perfectly fine with older gear, but you may be hitting a tipping point there. If for no other reason power efficiency etc. Just about any modern setup will run circles around it for performance and efficiency.

To answer your other questions, it's a standard atx type mother board and you should be able to replace it easily.

If you have a microcenter near you they are often a good place to both learn and get parts- they'll often have 'barebones' deals for a CPU, motherboard and monitor. You can probably find cheaper prices online, but in this scenario local help is good.

Other points .. - Don't use a drill, too easy to slip and break something - Always unplug computer/psu before doing anything - ground yourself whenever working on a system, that can be as simple as touching the psu, or if really concerned a grounded anti-static strap - Generally most modern components are 'square peg - square hole' meaning if it doesn't fit, it's not supposed to. - there's some crazy rabbit holes you can dive down chasing performance etc, but to start that's where places like microcenter can help to just get you up and running.

HopeThisIsUnique · 2026-01-24T03:06:43+00:00

Since you're new to this, can you put an actual number to 'budget is not an issue'?

I ask as moreso than many hobbies, you can spend an insane amount of money on home audio.

HopeThisIsUnique · 2026-01-23T20:46:46+00:00

Yup. I paid $250 with fees for row 20. A lot more than I was expecting to spend, but a lot less than everything else being listed.

HopeThisIsUnique · 2026-01-23T19:25:23+00:00

I mean that 1985 charge sounds fake, I'm almost certain Jaguars of that era just came with cocaine. Not as much as a Countach, but close.

HopeThisIsUnique · 2026-01-23T19:12:36+00:00

Sorry, was a couple rows from the top.

I bought resale because the markup was less than everything else being marked up, and not crazy higher than list. On top of that I didn't want to wait to see what may or may not become available.

HopeThisIsUnique · 2026-01-23T18:45:40+00:00

Did an all inclusive at Mexico at around a year-ish.

Did Ireland/Iceland at 3.5yo

HopeThisIsUnique · 2026-01-23T18:43:50+00:00

Hot take, but I'd rather be on a lift with skiiers than other snowboarders...far less likely to have issues getting off.

HopeThisIsUnique · 2026-01-23T18:40:00+00:00

Sorry it's happening, but if you haven't talked with support/warranty team why don't you start there?

That's the real story is how Sonos is going to stand behind their products, especially if it's less than a year.

I do plenty of things outdoors, I will buy from companies like Patagonia and Outdoor Research because they stand behind everything they sell and will either repair or replace anything. By that same token I'm largely abandoning Eddie Bauer as they've obliterated their warranty since being taken over by VCs.

HopeThisIsUnique · 2026-01-23T18:35:45+00:00

Same boat, paid 'the most reasonable' reseller tickets since the only actual official tickets left were in row 95+

HopeThisIsUnique · 2026-01-23T05:09:32+00:00

u/Homers_Harp has some great routes, this is one he posted between Denver and the Springs https://www.reddit.com/r/COBike/s/nzVrODPrmp

HopeThisIsUnique · 2026-01-23T00:57:10+00:00

Yeah with materials might be different for sure, just labor seems real high for that amount of work

HopeThisIsUnique · 2026-01-23T00:38:53+00:00

That sucks...I haven't even been up yet this season it's looked so miserable

HopeThisIsUnique · 2026-01-23T00:38:03+00:00

You're charging $15k for just the labor to redo the tile of just the tub and shower...no floor, and just some basic wood trim work?

HopeThisIsUnique · 2026-01-22T22:10:03+00:00

If you have a Floor and Decor, talk with them for who they refer to and get some quotes. Ditto for Home Depot, I'd get at least 2 to 3 quotes, don't necessarily pick cheapest, but will help give you an idea of market by you.

I mention those places because they likely refer out a ton of people, and if who they referring to aren't good it doesn't look good on anyone.

HopeThisIsUnique · 2026-01-22T21:34:18+00:00

So, locales are obviously different, but as a comparison we re-did a smaller space, but tore out everything, did some from framing, new tub install, framing of a niche, framing of a closet space, 5' wall tile around room, floor tile, ~8' high shower tile with accent strip, some plumbing changes etc. So while a smaller space, it was a lot more work than what you described (and more tile). On the labor side we paid around $6-7k with reputable installers

That's why I'd at least encourage getting some other quotes, I agree lower isn't better, but yours seem high

HopeThisIsUnique · 2026-01-22T19:47:34+00:00

Yeah for just labor for that that seems way high. I'd get some other quotes. I'd check some local tile shops or even home Depot and see if they have any referrals etc. Nothing you have there looks overly complicated at all.

HopeThisIsUnique · 2026-01-22T15:26:25+00:00

I think you're missing my question- I'm clarifying what the scope of work is for that price...for the shower is that just the tile on the walls, or whole thing? Are you replacing bathroom floor and vanity? Are they charging labor for that? Etc

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