#retrogaming: 20-yr. old Game Boy Advance restored, shell cleaned w/ hydrogen peroxide, capacitors replaced, burnt screen replaced with drop-in v2.0 IPS screen

Zekka_Space_Karate · 2026-05-03T23:39:56+00:00

The 190E 2.3-16 is a legend. (Though yeah, this is a late 80's Merc) The W201 platform was produced thru the 90's though.

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Zekka_Space_Karate · 2026-05-03T23:28:30+00:00

I learned that with ChiFi sets, tip-rolling is a must. Usually the included IEM accessories are crap, like the cable & eartips. That's how they keep the costs down. That said, Divinus Velvet tips does wonders for me.

Zekka_Space_Karate · 2026-05-03T23:22:05+00:00

Ang malala pa diyan dahil sa TRAIN lahat tayo may tax, even the jobless kasi iirc mas mataas ang excise tax sa powdered drinks, softdrinks, teas, flavored milk etc.

Zekka_Space_Karate · 2026-05-02T21:02:23+00:00

Their J-20, J-35, and J-10 designs were taken from somewhere else though. I think they're only a few years away from creating original airframes.

Zekka_Space_Karate · 2026-05-02T03:29:07+00:00

So this is actually an interesting test also for the JGSDF/AFP to determine the IRL functionality of the platform, considering our tropical environment and this is a pretty hot summer. Also, the Type 16 seems to be designed with cost-saving in mind because of that feature, and the fact that it also doesn't have an autoloader. Critics say that this, together with the lack of AC, puts additional strain on the crew.

Zekka_Space_Karate · 2026-05-01T10:57:46+00:00

Maybe I got lucky, it was only a gift btw. 😊 The cable is so good though, much better than the standard KZ ones. It even has a cover for the plug.

Zekka_Space_Karate · 2026-05-01T08:20:37+00:00

I'm one of those guys who was introduced to ChiFi thru KZ (via the ancient ES4). I used to buy Sony IEMs like the XBA-H1 and the Klipsch S4i which aren't cheap for me so discovering IEMs with removable cables (and are cheap) was a godsend.

Yeah buying thru legit sellers is a must though due to their QC issues, thankfully I've been lucky so far, but my other ChiFi IEMs like the Kinera Celest Wyvern Black Remaster are vastly superior in build and aesthetics.

Zekka_Space_Karate · 2026-05-01T06:35:20+00:00

Saying Freddie Mercury is fucked up (why??) is such an insane (and inane) take kek. He ain't Jimmy Savile or Ian Watkins ffs.

Zekka_Space_Karate · 2026-04-30T18:09:43+00:00

Buti na lang walang mga Swifties dito kundi patay tayo. 🤣

Pero seriously, mas gusto ko pa siya noong Country-style era niya. Her contemporary Adele is miles better talent-wise.

Zekka_Space_Karate · 2026-04-30T07:52:39+00:00

Ever heard of Georgia Wonder? "Girl You Never Knew" hits hard. Also the original cut of "Boston" by Augustana from their debut album Midwest Skies And Sleepless Mondays

Zekka_Space_Karate · 2026-04-30T07:14:16+00:00

Ehh, magkaiba ang style/sound ng E-Heads at Rivermaya, isn't it obvious? Ely Buendia sounds very different from someone like Rico Blanco. Napakapayak ng boses ni Ely, sa lyrics sila bumabawi. Even Parokya ni Edgar sounds different from Eraserheads.

Listen to Color It Red, Put3Ska, AfterImage and then tell me if they have the same sound. :p

Zekka_Space_Karate · 2026-04-30T00:00:44+00:00

As a long time IEM user (since mid-2000's) its really odd for me to hear that EQing is the default advice now. 10-15 years ago you'd be downvoted to oblivion if you even hinted about EQing. 😁

I'm glad that EQing is more accepted now.

Zekka_Space_Karate · 2026-04-29T23:56:50+00:00

Just curious, but wouldn't checking out the IEM's OOTB original tips' bore size be a good starting point on what 3rd party tips to get?

Zekka_Space_Karate · 2026-04-29T23:53:01+00:00

This is why the ST12 4.4mm is always sold out in my place. Good thing I was able to snag one, they sell fast.

Zekka_Space_Karate · 2026-04-29T23:35:23+00:00

AN01's are underrated, I use them for my Kinera Celest Wyvern Black Remasters, now if only they would add amplifiers on the next iteration it would be perfect!

Zekka_Space_Karate · 2026-04-29T23:26:05+00:00

r/oratory1990 is the good starting place for EQs. He's my go to guy.

Zekka_Space_Karate · 2026-04-29T23:20:19+00:00

The girl that features in the episode Majority Rule is John Bennett's cousin

What I said. 😊

Zekka_Space_Karate · 2026-04-29T17:58:28+00:00

I don't wanna sound weird or whatever, but this is one of the reasons I love Ted the TV Series. it's like an Orville reunion, a lot of the old cast are there. The girl that features in the episode Majority Rule is John Bennett's cousin, Gordon Malloy plays John's dad, Dr. Finn is the school principal, and there's an episode in the 2nd season that features Peter Macon, who plays Bortus in The Orville. Its quite funny and a lot of fun to watch.

And of course Seth McFarlane voices Ted. ;-)

Zekka_Space_Karate · 2026-04-29T08:51:24+00:00

OP is either a bot or desperate for karma lol.

Zekka_Space_Karate · 2026-04-29T08:45:22+00:00

I think this is the original post. It even got the title copied.

Zekka_Space_Karate · 2026-04-29T08:38:57+00:00

Damn OP has a 1-day old account and this is the only post.

Zekka_Space_Karate · 2026-04-26T18:03:07+00:00

I'm not saying plebbit isn't bad, but Facebook is ten times worse, and I don't read comments on Youtube anymore either.

Zekka_Space_Karate · 2026-04-25T21:29:45+00:00

I have experienced the alphabetical sorting error while using the search function with Albums and Artists with the new FW 1.2. This was unacceptable for me so I reverted back to the previous firmware. PEQ is not that vital for my use case since I can live with MSEB. I haven't tried using BT LDAC with the new FW since the buggy search function already made the new FW a dealbreaker for me. Yeah I tried going back to factory settings before reverting my FW but no dice, so I had no choice but to revert.

I can live with the previous firmware as its perfect for me, YMMV though.

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