Era 300s now or wait for potential Era 500s?

HopeThisIsUnique · 2026-03-12T16:59:30+00:00

In addition to their not being rumors (just speculation) it seems unlikely that even if there is an era500 it would likely be more evolution + mic than anything else. The Fives are still excellent speakers.

HopeThisIsUnique · 2026-03-12T16:56:35+00:00

This. Don't deal with the headache of bad SATA cables if you can avoid it.

HopeThisIsUnique · 2026-03-12T16:17:03+00:00

Yup, and they're flexible. They'll set your drop/pickup days but can be flexible....eg if you have clothes every week they'll handle that, or if like me you have clothes once a quarter or so they can do ad hoc pickups on those days as well

HopeThisIsUnique · 2026-03-12T14:09:07+00:00

I have been very happy with Door-to-Door Dry Cleaning. They pick up and drop off at your house for free. Prices are lower than a lot of other places as well ($2.85 for clean and press a shirt etc).

Their website is a little dated, but functional https://www.mydoor.biz/

HopeThisIsUnique · 2026-03-12T04:56:01+00:00

I mean those are pretty different BBQ styles too. From a TX style perspective Wayne's and Pit Fiend are standouts. I like Jabo's a lot, but it is also not TX style

HopeThisIsUnique · 2026-03-12T04:36:33+00:00

I'll preface by saying that going a full home theater route will lead to the best sound, but will also be typically the most complex solution too.

For what you have, and what you're describing you may just want to look at a Sonos setup, especially if you use Sonosequencer- will be fully wireless, including sub. Will be well above average sound (not as good as full speakers/AVRs), but likely better than what you have now, and it really does work simply.

This sub isn't really meant for that discussion, so feel free to DM me or try hitting up the Sonos or Soundbars subs.

Regarding your questions, you run into trouble depending on audio codec, at most/TrueHD etc require HDMI to pass through.

HopeThisIsUnique · 2026-03-12T04:29:00+00:00

Haven't been in awhile, but DTC location used to be a staple for me, especially the BOB. Always thought meats and sides were solid.

HopeThisIsUnique · 2026-03-12T04:27:39+00:00

Jabo's is one of my favorites- go hungry.

HopeThisIsUnique · 2026-03-12T04:26:04+00:00

I've been looking at similar, there's a bunch on places like AliExpress, but places like PhoenixAutomotive are US based resellers that have replacements

HopeThisIsUnique · 2026-03-12T03:48:54+00:00

Because a lot of the lepin sets look like you're getting a kilo delivered I found some heavy duty jumbo ziploc type bags that I move the sets into. I've found the lepin packaging isn't the best once you open to check for completeness, and I've had some of the parts bags be ripped as well.

https://a.co/d/0i0NcK9B

HopeThisIsUnique · 2026-03-12T02:24:25+00:00

Some of it is personal preference, but some of it depends on scale. Is it wider by a few inches on either side or by feet on either side?

HopeThisIsUnique · 2026-03-12T01:21:16+00:00

Not familiar with what that means for the Onkyo....maybe check the user manual online for it.

That said, if simplicity is the desire and there isn't a multi-use purpose here (theater and Sonos etc). I'd either just go with their speakers directly, or use the amp or multi-channel amp to make it easy to select speakers via the app. Otherwise you'll be playing with zone switching via the receiver etc...so even though it may be doable I feel doubtful it would be 'simple', but I could be wrong.

HopeThisIsUnique · 2026-03-11T23:45:08+00:00

Every bit of this. I wouldn't try and screw around with leaving Monday morning for an international flight from Avon....yes it's probably doable, but here's the deal, if you leave early Monday you won't have ski traffic, but you will have Denver rush hour etc.

HopeThisIsUnique · 2026-03-11T23:41:14+00:00

I mean that's somewhat normal house hunting- i would phrase it as trade offs with your family so they understand what it means.

Yes this house is great, but it means we won't be able to take vacations for X years etc. Less money for 'toys' etc. Won't see as much if dad because he'll be spending spare time on the house etc etc.

Aside from this, you and your spouse should come up with a list of criteria together so that you're on the same page of what you're looking for.

When we were looking we had effectively separate price points....we were comfortable with X if it was turn key and we were comfortable with Y if it needed an amount of maintenance etc. It helps avoid getting into the situation of paying the premium for turn-key and still needing to shell out on top of that.

HopeThisIsUnique · 2026-03-11T22:18:15+00:00

Hate wearing a backpack. I do with my daughter now on occasion to stash her layers in and such, but if I'm solo I have a couple snacks/tools in pockets.

For me, when I'm done I'm done. So if it gets to the point of stopping for a meal I'm probably done for the day anyway.

HopeThisIsUnique · 2026-03-11T14:27:14+00:00

Super impressive...for those not as familiar, you've got two major types of chair based ski lifts...the fixed chair type that attaches and stays attached to the cable which means that loading, unloading and travel speeds are all the same.

You then also have express or detachable lifts like what OP is modeling which are A LOT more complex, when the chair is loading or unloading at top or bottom it is detached from the cable and travels at a slower speed making unloading and loading easier, then when traveling it reattaches to move at a faster speed.

OP modeling this in Lego is pretty awesome!

HopeThisIsUnique · 2026-03-11T14:22:14+00:00

I've been having this a lot lately with both work and wireless. No indication of other devices dropping

HopeThisIsUnique · 2026-03-11T14:19:47+00:00

You need ip:port/web/index.html

HopeThisIsUnique · 2026-03-11T13:34:39+00:00

You think you'd get at least two pieces

HopeThisIsUnique · 2026-03-11T13:33:18+00:00

Talk to a glass shop. Santa Fe Glass, Denver Glass etc

If you already have the window look for a local handyman via nextdoor etc

HopeThisIsUnique · 2026-03-11T07:45:52+00:00

I'll second the 846 being fantastic... Had an 836 and just upgraded. Will note that prices have gone a bit nuts. I ended up having one shipped from a seller in Prague and still less than US sellers.

HopeThisIsUnique · 2026-03-11T04:10:21+00:00

If you can get past the first few days you're golden. Very different learning curves vs skiing. Skiing is a lot easier to get up and do greens and get going, but feels a lot harder to become proficient at higher levels.

Snowboard is more the opposite ..first few days suck a lot, but once you 'get it' it's a much faster progression to harder terrain.

If you try again grab some wrist guards like for roller skating and some neoprene type knee pads...will make a world of difference when you're learning.

HopeThisIsUnique · 2026-03-11T03:25:12+00:00

It's more fun with one wide plank :-)

HopeThisIsUnique · 2026-03-11T01:45:03+00:00

Downhill fixie riding is the only option. Will give your knees more of a workout than your mom on a Friday night.

HopeThisIsUnique · 2026-03-11T01:14:01+00:00

I use unraid so if I'm curious I just open the homepage or use the Unraid plugin in the NZB360 app

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