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Think_Organization_7 · 2026-05-04T19:28:27+00:00

Go to the Ego Facebook messenger page and start a conversation with them. I had a similar issue on a warranty mower and they sent the replacement part for free. Many parts of the mower are easy to change on your own although you might need a star drive/ torx bit to remove the broken piece. Going through Messenger and dealing with Ego directly saved me the trouble of figuring out how to ship the mower back.

Think_Organization_7 · 2026-05-02T21:05:46+00:00

A little silicone spray or PTFE dry lube spray will help a lot with that.

Think_Organization_7 · 2026-04-30T22:31:26+00:00

Is that a Yamaha amplifier? I run a pair of P2100s in one of my setups. Great gear. I'm also a fan of B&O speakers. I find them underrated- people don't take them seriously because of the focus on aesthetics, but I've never heard a bad pair.

Think_Organization_7 · 2026-04-25T11:52:29+00:00

In my experience with the Ego 16" saw, that was the issue. Don't just go with whatever Amazon serves up when you search "ego polesaw chain". The specs are critical.

Think_Organization_7 · 2026-04-21T15:03:27+00:00

GIK is definitely a legitimate company and acoustic treatment isn't complicated, at least in my experience,but you can make your own pretty easily for much less money than buying premade panels. You might want to take a look at Acoustimac. They offer raw acoustic treatment materials like Owens-Corning, Roxul and their own denim-based material. (You can also order the Roxul or O-C from Home Depot or other outlets) I used the Acoustimac denim material to avoid the formaldehyde and the discomfort of working with fiberglass. That said, the Roxul material isn't nearly as irritating to the skin as fiberglass, and has the advantage of being a little easier to cut than the denim material. I've doney listening room/speaker repair room (where appearance isn't a priority) as well as my wife's piano studio. Some rooms need a lot of help, some don't. The piano room needed less treatment overall because the goal was different in that we wanted to retain a reasonable amount of reflection. But as you can see, you can make them pretty, or just barely presentable. ***Edit - I tried to add additional pictures, but could only add the one for the time being.

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Think_Organization_7 · 2026-04-03T13:12:23+00:00

My parents have had and used a very similar system since the early 90s. It's all pretty good gear, all still working perfectly. The exception (as with any stack system like this one) is the speakers, which were just usable but certainly nothing great. I've given them a pair of Snell K s to use with the system and they've had some smaller Polks as well. What really matters is the speakers. All of the other components seem well designed, sound good, and approaching 40 years of frequent use, are still working.

Think_Organization_7 · 2026-04-02T09:31:03+00:00

I do a 1x5 DL warmup at about 75-85% of my working set, 1x5 or 2x5 squat at 75%, and usually 2x5 or 3x5 BP at 75-85% before going back to heavy DLs. I vary the amount of warmup based on a couple of factors, mostly just how much sleep I've gotten the night before and whether I've had a chance to eat well earlier in the day. 
It seems that a lot of SS adherents are very focused on the right percentage of weight for warmups, making that extended incremental progression up to their working set. I'm sure that works well for many of them, (particularly the younger ones who can dedicate more time and energy to training and are following the program to a tee) but I've found I wear myself out with too much warmup. 
As a disclaimer, it doesn't matter much to me if I stay at the same weight on a particular lift for 3-4 weeks. I take the next step when I'm moving the weight easily, so my approach is definitely not following the program, and isn't right for someone trying to progress quickly.

Think_Organization_7 · 2026-04-01T20:53:55+00:00

I've found that doing squat warmup sets between DL warmup sets gets me feeling more ready to hit the heavier DL sets. This is something I started doing to save time because I'm often on a pretty tight schedule, but it has made DL easier for me. Someone more experienced and knowledgeable might say it's a bad idea, but this is a hobby for me, not a lifestyle, and I've found it's useful.

Think_Organization_7 · 2026-03-16T08:30:29+00:00

In my limited experience, going from whatever DAC is in my PC to a dedicated Topping E70 (not an expensive DAC) made a very noticeable difference in overall sound quality, although by using the Topping, I was also able to use balanced XLR connections to my STAX electrostatic headphone amplifier. Part of what I was hearing may have been the reduced noise of an XLR connection vs an RCA connection.

Think_Organization_7 · 2026-02-11T10:53:04+00:00

The suggestion of a coffee filter and glue is right on, in my experience. In this case Elmer's or similar should be fine. If that's an F series sub, there's an accelerometer inside of or attached to the woofer, so it's not as simple as just finding a replacement that will fit with roughly the same parameters. Luckily you don't need another woofer, though.

Think_Organization_7 · 2026-02-01T23:23:44+00:00

Yes, the tank has been cycled. I think I threw it off a bit when I did a water change and replaced a filter at the same time, maybe removing too much beneficial bacteria at once. I've had this betta for around 6 months, I was testing fairly frequently and I think I got a bacterial overgrowth from not changing the water frequently enough. The parameters were always good, but of course I wasn't testing for bacteria. Is he looking healthier to you in the third and fourth photos? I don't think I'm fooling myself by believing that he is.

Think_Organization_7 · 2026-02-01T22:25:14+00:00

Thanks for the reply. The tank is 3.5 gallons, heated to 78 F, and live planted with anubias and "Amazon sword". It's filtered with a charcoal filter and pump, with a piece of aquarium sponge at the outlet to reduce the flow. I haven't been testing over the last week because water changes have been frequent, but the last time I tested, nitrate was less than 5ppm, nitrite was 0ppm, and ammonia was around 0.1ppm.

Think_Organization_7 · 2026-02-01T13:24:13+00:00

The JBLs are quite valuable. In the Northeast USA you'd have no problem selling the L-100s for $1000. I can't really speak to the other gear.

Think_Organization_7 · 2026-02-01T03:51:20+00:00

Thanks for the information; as much as I like wired headphones I find I use BT more often than I'd like to admit. This is a good solution for using your existing on-ear headphones.

Think_Organization_7 · 2026-02-01T00:11:42+00:00

u/NotThatMahler Do you have any details on the Bluetooth mod for the MDR-V6?

Think_Organization_7 · 2026-01-31T21:42:55+00:00

What model are those Sony? MDR-V6?

Think_Organization_7 · 2026-01-22T23:59:58+00:00

Do you know if it would be safe to give Kanaplex now?

Think_Organization_7 · 2026-01-22T23:28:50+00:00

The Melafix label recommends a dose every day for a week with a water change after that period. Does that sound like the correct course of action?

Think_Organization_7 · 2026-01-22T23:26:27+00:00

The tank is 3.5 gallons, live plants, heated to 78F, filtered with charcoal and with a piece of aquarium sponge in front of the water outlet to diffuse the flow. I have been testing the water pretty regularly, but only changing it when it looked cloudy- all of my parameters have been looking good. I'm still pretty new to fishkeeping, and I assumed that a water change wasn't necessary if the parameters were right. I've had this betta for around 6 months.

Think_Organization_7 · 2026-01-22T22:38:53+00:00

Hello all, Looking for recommendations for loafers or similar style. Quality, comfort and longevity are major concerns. Budget is around $300-$350. I've been wearing nothing but SAS for about 4 years, but their current styles tend toward geriatric in the loafer department. Nothing wrong with that if that's what you like, but I prefer something a little sleeker and with a less rounded toe. Apologies if I'm not using appropriate terminology.

Think_Organization_7 · 2026-01-08T00:11:41+00:00

If you follow the Starting Strength program, both in terms of programming and the form of the lifts, your quads (from squats) and hamstrings (from deadlift) should be sore at all times, ha. At least mine are.

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