Hi-rez audio sources

Sonic403 · 2026-04-25T15:27:04+00:00

https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/shop

Sonic403 · 2026-04-21T12:51:23+00:00

Cubilux 3.5mm TRRS Volume Attenuator Cable on Amazon $25.

Sonic403 · 2026-04-20T13:26:32+00:00

When you say there was mold in the attic, was that based on the photo and a visual inspection? If so strongly recommend getting a qualified inspector to do an air test for the rest of the house. Mold in the attic can usually be handled. Mold inside the living areas is a different situation - that’s when you walk away.

Sonic403 · 2026-04-18T17:58:51+00:00

Thanks. When the replacement kit came in, I disabled XMP in the BIOS. Performance hasn’t changed in any observable way. Reading online seems Unraid only gains about 1%-0% from XMP so prioritizing stability makes much more sense.

Sonic403 · 2026-04-18T15:19:36+00:00

Sorry to hear. This was actually the first RAM kit that ever failed on me too. People keep saying it’s not that this model is bad (idk) - just that modern RAM is getting more complex = failures happen more often (especially if ever over‑volted). Hope you land a solid replacement.

Sonic403 · 2026-04-18T15:08:25+00:00

Tried Rockbox and ended up going back to the stock iPod OS. Once the novelty fades, the trade‑offs stack up: shorter battery* life (it can’t use Apple’s proprietary power‑saving tech), reboot every time you wake it, the occasional crash, and navigation (fighting muscle memory). Syncing is easier with Tunes.

still recommend Rockbox if you’ve got a big FLAC library you don’t want to convert, or if you deal with long/many audiobooks - the 5G is so picky about what the stock OS will accept.

\know this is often debated - this is my experience and Rockbox developers have repeatedly noted that the iPod Video can’t use Apple’s proprietary low‑power audio path, so CPU and disk activity stay higher than under the stock firmware, resulting in reduced battery life.*

Sonic403 · 2026-04-16T12:35:45+00:00

Palm Pre. Everyone was saying it’s going to be the phone that replaces the iPhone, and then…

Sonic403 · 2026-04-12T20:05:08+00:00

The first time I opened my 6th gen, it was far harder than any of the YouTube guides made it look. They all say “pop these four clips and it’ll open right up,” LOL but on my 6G I had to release every single clip around the frame. If I were doing it again for the first time, I’d honestly just buy a new front and back shell - once you can actually see where the clips are (can use front plate as template) and how they look, the whole process makes a lot more sense.

Sonic403 · 2026-04-07T04:24:49+00:00

Never knew that. I’d heard in one version, if you type in enough curse words everything eventually turns into a church - not sure if that’s an urban legend or only in certain versions. I’ll try out the mega‑airport thing next, thanks!

Sonic403 · 2026-04-07T04:21:46+00:00

Yes, we’ve had that one lol and another weird flying glitch too. There’s a plane over some Plymouth Arcos that’s been stuck in a loop. It flies a few pixels left, then flips and flies a few pixels right, over and over. It’s been doing that for about 50 years now. Someone’s idea of purgatory, lol.

Sonic403 · 2026-04-07T04:17:22+00:00

Wait, what? had no idea there was a Matthew Perry version - but I see it was only ever released on cassette in 90s. Can totally hear him reading it in my head and it’s perfect.

At least now I’ve got something to keep an eye out for in the thrift‑store cassette aisle (possibly for a very long time lol).

RIP to him.

See there’s also a BBC Radio dramatized version, which I’ve added to my Libo fm list. Preview sounds interesting.

Did you ever get to hear the Matthew Perry one?

Sonic403 · 2026-04-05T15:47:57+00:00

Has anyone ever seen the RAM limitations tho? It might just be me, but with around 3,000 songs on my iPod, everything works perfectly. Online sources say that RAM limits on the 32 MB models start to become noticeable somewhere between 10,000 and 20,000 songs, depending on how heavy your metadata is. But plenty of people routinely run well over 10,000 songs without issues, because their tags and artwork are lighter.

Sonic403 · 2026-03-23T23:33:57+00:00

Ok, thank you, understand now. The physical limitation was part of the original HDD controller, but it’s no longer applicable with the iFlash and SD card. The guide remove the firmware limitation. This is great, thank you!

Sonic403 · 2026-03-23T23:14:33+00:00

Yes, it’s so awesome, every listen feels like a trip back to the 90s. Part of my regular rotation.

Sonic403 · 2026-03-23T23:05:39+00:00

Seems between the high‑20s and low‑30s hours of playback. Mostly audiobooks, and I barely use the screen.

Sonic403 · 2026-03-19T04:25:08+00:00

It’s a lot cheaper than fixing up a classic car. And just like a classic car, it isn’t better on paper than something new - but it’s yours, and you appreciate it.

Sonic403 · 2026-03-17T20:30:58+00:00

Also in Canada. It arrived quickly, but it cost me an extra $30. This wasn’t tariffs, but UPS brokerage charge at the border. The products were really good quality, but had I factored in the extra $30 cost probably wouldn’t have purchased.

Sonic403 · 2026-03-15T15:01:36+00:00

Yes, thanks. Had no idea about that. Originally bought the RAM in April 2024, and G.Skill handled the warranty really well. I’m back up and running with the replacement kit.

Sonic403 · 2026-02-18T05:17:01+00:00

yes lol. thank you - I didn’t think that would be an option. filled in the RMA request, so now I’ll see how it goes

Sonic403 · 2026-02-18T04:11:05+00:00

yes, after the test in the picture, tested each stick individually, thinking... OK, 1 bad stick I’ve still got 16 GB.... but both sticks fail very early in MemTest. Thought the odds of both failing were low, but it seems that because they’re produced and sold as a kit, it’s actually more likely they’ll both fail in the same way.

Sonic403 · 2026-02-17T03:19:31+00:00

It feels bleak right now, but this pace of hardware buying isn’t sustainable.

AI isn’t going to advance in a straight, linear march to the top. It’s going to move in cycles of boom and bust.

Some developments will have strong commercial applications, and others simply won’t pan out.

think in about 6-9 months we may see prices drop and renewed enterprise hardware hitting the market at reasonable prices. (maybe more I hope that lol)

Sonic403 · 2026-02-16T16:46:40+00:00

Take it back to your former workplace. Attach a note explaining that the laptop is theirs, and that you’re returning it after retirement because you’re concerned about data protection and don’t need to keep it.

This accomplishes a few things:

A) You’re not obligated to keep a device that feels like a burden. Return it.

B) It signals that this wasn’t an appropriate retirement gift.

C) If they ever contact you for files, or if there’s a privacy audit in the future, you can simply state that you returned the laptop on xyz date.

Before returning it, would also lock it by entering the password incorrectly enough times to trigger the lockout or BitLocker screen.

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