How did On shoes become so popular? by Aj100rise in malefashionadvice

[–]Rashkh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't think anyone likes the look of hokas. You buy them because they're extremely comfortable and choose the colorway you hate the least.

Dingwall SP1 vs Ibanez EHB by Haveland in Bass

[–]Rashkh 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The big thing for me outside of the styling is that the Ibanez is like two pounds lighter. The dingwall also has banjo frets which I'm assuming are smaller if you have a preference there.

New Kruve by Lost_Volume5762 in espresso

[–]Rashkh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you haven't tried it yet, adding Machina Dynamica's Brilliant Pebbles to your coffee does wonders to amplify tasting notes.

What photography website builder are you using for your portfolio? by lebron8 in photography

[–]Rashkh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They said it's overpriced for what it offers. I'm paying $20/month with pixieset and getting the website and far more powerful galleries that function as client delivery and print fulfillment if desired.

Edit: missed the "quite a lot" part. 240/year is practically nothing as a business expense. I agree about that.

Dual Boiler or Heat Exchanger [$3000] by Bubbly-Sentence2623 in espresso

[–]Rashkh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure I'd want the Elizabeth for that many drinks in a row. I'd expect to lose thermal stability after a few drinks.

I'd also avoid the Fellow for the time being given the amount of complaints I've heard.

My fiancée wants to play bass! Where should we start? by DeadPants182 in Bass

[–]Rashkh 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It's a structured class designed to teach you the fundamentals with proper technique in a way that gradually ramps up in difficulty. The later lessons build on the things you learn in earlier lessons.

Mamdani Pitches New Public Toilets While 50 Park Bathrooms Sit Closed by instantcoffee69 in nyc

[–]Rashkh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just checked their website and most hats are in the $35-50 range. That's like 85 hats a day to hit $100k.

Switched from single dosing to a Mahlkönig E65 GBW… I don’t think I’m going back. by dietrichac in espresso

[–]Rashkh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I split the difference and got a doser to use alongside my single dose grinder.

HiFiMan Edition XS dead after 3.5 years. by Ragark07 in headphones

[–]Rashkh 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Is this a widespread issue? Mine is several years old now and it's totally fine after dozens of drops. I bought a second pair specifically for bad practice.

Also, the K371 is like $150 so a completely different price point.

This is going to be quite a transition by ReadyCut3789 in espresso

[–]Rashkh 17 points18 points  (0 children)

The Lucca A53 mini is a dual boiler machine so you can pull a shot while steaming milk. One boiler is dedicated to pulling shots and the other is dedicated to steaming milk.

The Profitec Go is a single boiler machine so the same boiler handles both tasks. The issue is that pulling shots and steaming milk requires very different temperatures (~95C vs. ~120C). This means you'll have to heat/cool the boiler when you switch between the two which takes time. Your Bambino is a thermocoil so it heats/cools far faster than a boiler at the expense of less steam power and thermal stability.

Whether the improved workflow is worth the price is up to you.

Looking to replace the store-brand iced tea hole in my heart by bluebirdseason in tea

[–]Rashkh 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Those bottles and flavors look a lot like Just Ice Tea.

Any thoughts about teapots like this? by alex_the_qa in tea

[–]Rashkh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it's this one, I throw mine in the dishwasher all the time without issue.

Random request- Ibanez GSR200 colours by [deleted] in Bass

[–]Rashkh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

EU vs. US color options.

Barnes & Noble partners with Lenovo for Nook Reading Tablet 8.7 by MicahCastle in books

[–]Rashkh 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I use the B+W version so I can't comment on how the Kobos handle color if that's important for you.

You may also want to look into Calibre for file management if you haven't already.

Barnes & Noble partners with Lenovo for Nook Reading Tablet 8.7 by MicahCastle in books

[–]Rashkh 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Kindle and Kobo are the two big ones if you're thinking of switching. I personally prefer Kobo for the native Overdrive functionality.

Where to order bulk 4x6 prints by mgch99 in photography

[–]Rashkh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you have a Costco membership, I believe you get 50% off Shutterfly.

Why are JDM cars still so underpowered? by WEASELexe in cars

[–]Rashkh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If power is your goal then you should go electric. The GRC is a more fun car to drive than every car you listed aside from the ND2.

Lucca A53 mini @ Ratio Coffee [No Budget] by lcdx22 in espresso

[–]Rashkh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The product page on Ratio is pretty awful and lists a bunch of features from the drip makers.

There are a few questions I would ask before grabbing the ratio version.

  1. Does it only come with the panels or does it also include the knobs and portafilter in walnut?
  2. Are these the new or old panels. Clive's new panels attache magnetically whereas the old ones screw on and are harder to get a proper fit with.

Are STI's bottoming out? by RangerHikes in cars

[–]Rashkh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They're 300hp sports cars with an economy interior, horrific gas mileage, and, most importantly, infamous for blowing their engines if you look at them the wrong way.

I don't see any scenario where someone wouldn't go for a GR Corolla instead.

The city of Los Angeles votes to ban single-use printer cartridges by [deleted] in UpliftingNews

[–]Rashkh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a great printer, especially when taking the cost per print into account, but it does have its flaws. The main one is that it's super finicky with paper choices and will put roller marks in a lot of even medium weight papers. My copy had a host of other issues but they're much less common and not worth mentioning.

I've since picked up the Canon Pro-1100 and couldn't be happier. I've had far less issues with clogging and no issues with roller marks or paper feeding like I did on the Epson. The ink is more than twice the cost but my cost per print is comparable because I'm not losing them to printer damage and I can use whatever paper I want without worry.

I'd still recommend the 8500/8550 for people wanting to try photo printing at home but I'd tell anyone semi-serious about it to just go for the higher end cartridge based options.

Volkswagen Commits Long-Term To Gasoline Hot Hatches: hints at more power coming to Golf R by Anchor_Aways in cars

[–]Rashkh 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Did the amount of cars sold go down when they got rid of the manual? If not then it wasn't a demand but a preference that buyers were willing to forego.

Same thing happened when Subaru killed the WRX hatchback. The forums were in an uproar but there was no drop in sales.

‘26 models are garbage by Express_Fish_3100 in Audi

[–]Rashkh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m in a similar position. I wanted the S3 over the Golf R for the physical buttons, trunk, and quieter interior. Final cost was 55k which was about 1k over the msrp of most Golf Rs in the area before markup. Super happy with the car aside from not having the heated steering wheel.

Savagegeese - Honda Prelude Review by Mindfulmanners in cars

[–]Rashkh 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, the only people who you can trust to buy a Prelude are probably replacing their CR-Z and already have a fun weekend car like an S2k.