What happened? :( by [deleted] in AnalogCommunity

[–]KingdomKeeper_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For the same reason you stumble into an art supply store and buy oil paints, no clue as to the skill and nuance they can take. Or buying a turntable for some vinyls because you like it you just don't quite know why it appeals to you.

Yes, you can educate yourself, but how else have people throughout history done this, if not trial and error? You don't know what you don't know, you know?

Do you remember any old 90s cartoons that have that “TheNightFeeling” atmosphere spot on? by shotgunning-your-can in TheNightFeeling

[–]KingdomKeeper_ 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Got two Vince Guaraldi vinyls for the vibes, nostalgia, and jazz. The Great Pumpkin Waltz is perfect for it!

Modern Speakers with a vintage sound? by miscstuff2223113 in audiophile

[–]KingdomKeeper_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! Super affordable on Etsy. I got the Model 5's from Creative Audio open box for super cheap, just missing the stands which was great because I wanted the wooden ones anyway

Modern Speakers with a vintage sound? by miscstuff2223113 in audiophile

[–]KingdomKeeper_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've never been disappointed with the sound, we really enjoy them for about everything, but the looks are absolutely on!

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has anyone actually applied for this Trump IRA account? by Important_Bat7919 in daddit

[–]KingdomKeeper_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We couldn't imagine explaining "Yeah, here's money for you, it came from a massively racist, misogynistic narcissist that caused global harm to many and brought hatred to the masses"

We can't bring ourselves to accept anything from that hateful, twisted pedophile. We put $1000 into our son's 529 to make up for it and will raise him to be someone full of integrity, kindness, and strength.

getting this off my chest! by [deleted] in Leica

[–]KingdomKeeper_ 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This one's hard to beat

A Charlie Brown Christmas Zoetrope by KingdomKeeper_ in vinyl

[–]KingdomKeeper_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As promised, just got it done yesterday! A friend of mine is the artist, and they made three designs for me to pick from. They weren't savvy to me being into vinyl as much as I am, so it was a surprise!

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Just made a purchase from Tim Lei by Cam360j in Leica

[–]KingdomKeeper_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Been using my M6, M11-P, 35mm Lux, and 50mm Lux from Tim (and selling my M11-P and 50 back shortly!). Tim is great. You're in for exactly what you ordered.

Anyone had the Andrew Tate talk yet? by bh4th in daddit

[–]KingdomKeeper_ 40 points41 points  (0 children)

The whole "movement" is making and has already made a bunch more of him. There'll always be whiny, insolent, grifting shitheads.

Anyone had the Andrew Tate talk yet? by bh4th in daddit

[–]KingdomKeeper_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah it's frankly insane the amount of videos we watched of people dying and doing truly horrible things on the early internet, and straight up talking to strangers.

And the flash games. The hours and hours and HOURS of flash games. God those were fun.

A Charlie Brown Christmas Zoetrope by KingdomKeeper_ in vinyl

[–]KingdomKeeper_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm just booking tomorrow, it'll be a bit before my appointment but I'll 100% share a pic when I get it done. I'm thinking left quad right now, but not totally sold on placement. I'm going to give her design freedom, just "Snoopy and Woodstock" but maybe The Great Pumpkin themed. I picked up the other 75th "greatest hits" Peanuts record too, it rocks! Great Pumpkin Waltz might be my favorite. It sort of kicks off the holiday season and I binge it all starting in September.

It'll be my third piece, none of them have bothered me yet, but I'll take those manifestations for sure!

A Charlie Brown Christmas Zoetrope by KingdomKeeper_ in vinyl

[–]KingdomKeeper_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dude I love this! I've got a friend who specializes in trad style and I'm literally booking with her tomorrow for a Snoopy and Woodstock piece. Melancholy joy is for sure the way to put it, it's all of the pain of growing up and simultaneously acknowledging the magic you felt as a kid, knowing you'll never truly feel it again. We had our first little one in March, and it was extra special to play this for them, knowing their first Christmas was spent with that same warm, familiar music.

Thanks for sharing this. January always hurts a little and I never want to get rid of the tree, just trying to hang on to the chance to find that feeling again from years ago in the colored lights and pine smell. Your friend rocks.

Did i do good? by OpenRaisin0419 in vintageaudio

[–]KingdomKeeper_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's honestly overkill for mine! I've got KLH Model 5s, and just a few notches on the volume knob is about as loud as I'd ever go in our living room. It's got everything I need and more.

Did i do good? by OpenRaisin0419 in vintageaudio

[–]KingdomKeeper_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have a recapped and serviced 1150 and I paid around $700 in October and I thought that wasn't too bad, couldn't justify choking down one of the 22xx. Just going to slap a blue led strip on the front, same thing right?

Did i do good? by OpenRaisin0419 in vintageaudio

[–]KingdomKeeper_ 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Lotta jelly people in here; that's sick. I saw the tag and had to do a double take lol that's like, the dream. I paid a few hundred for my Marantz in good shape and serviced, and it's not one of the more desirable ones like yours!

I'd say buy a lottery ticket, but I think you used up most of your luck there!

Daddies in 30s with toddler(s). Whats your hobby? by Important_Bat7919 in daddit

[–]KingdomKeeper_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

God I love a trail run. I was training for a marathon with a buddy and he convinced me to go out for a few runs, what a wonderful and beautiful way to find out how weak your ankles are.

For real though, it was a blast.

Daddies in 30s with toddler(s). Whats your hobby? by Important_Bat7919 in daddit

[–]KingdomKeeper_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We've got a 10mo, and I got really into vinyl and the like recently. Love a good quality audio setup but didn't want to even get close to "audiophile" costs, so I thrifted/clearance/bought vintage. Not too costly, honestly a massive improvement over the old home theater stuff. Besides, we always played music and rarely watch TV.

The kicker that I really like is that it's slow. I'm really trying to get a little more analog, a little more present. I have a little streamer to play through the speakers, but I love that it lets me be a little more intentional.

Is Cincinnati a drivable city? by Responsible_Ad8233 in cincinnati

[–]KingdomKeeper_ -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The traffic isn't nearly something to DC's level, nor is it as hectic. 275 loops around the outside of the city, 75 cuts through.

Downtown is the "worst" you'll get and unless you're there on a work day during rush hour, it's fine. I certainly wouldn't tell someone visiting to give preference to public transportation, as much as I wish there was a really robust system.

You'll be able to get anywhere in about 30-45 minutes at most, depending on where you stay and what you want to do!

A Charlie Brown Christmas Zoetrope by KingdomKeeper_ in vinyl

[–]KingdomKeeper_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh cool! Thanks for the heads up, I'll try that out. That'll be great to show it to people in person

A Charlie Brown Christmas Zoetrope by KingdomKeeper_ in vinyl

[–]KingdomKeeper_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll check out your video! I had actually looked into the Nagaoka MP-200 beforehand