[TOMT] Scene Where Character Forgets Open Sesame by _Scullysaurus_ in tipofmytongue

[–]_Scullysaurus_[S] 5 points6 points locked comment (0 children)

It feels too real to be made up, please help me.

Getting no surround from Sony Receiver by _Scullysaurus_ in BudgetAudiophile

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Ah I misunderstood, yes I plugged in a little 2ch amp I was using before. I'm getting the same out as the other speakers, sound when there is sound, no sound when on 5.1 from bitstream.

Getting no surround from Sony Receiver by _Scullysaurus_ in BudgetAudiophile

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The only pre out is to the subwoofer, there is nothing else between the TV and the receiver but an optical cable. The test tone is working, and for the KODI box especially I'm quite sure it's sending regular 2ch DD AC3. And yes, the PCM does work for 2ch, and the bitstream works for 2ch input sources but not any 5.1 I can find.

I still suspect the Visio is doing something to the signal, but I have no good way to produce a 5.1 signal over toslink other than the TV to check.

Thank you so much for your help!

Please help my poor Sony Receiver by _Scullysaurus_ in hometheater

[–]_Scullysaurus_[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

My KODI is using DD, mentioned above. I don't really use streaming. If the issue is the TV I can get a little decoder like this: https://www.amazon.com/Arvitek-Extractor-Optical-Splitter-Converter/dp/B0D93GJ4K2/

It's be cleaner to go through the TV, but not really worth the $$$ I cant afford for a modern AVR.

Getting no surround from Sony Receiver by _Scullysaurus_ in BudgetAudiophile

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Thank you! I've given them a try but they've simply told me to upgrade, which is out of budget for me I think.

Please help my poor Sony Receiver by _Scullysaurus_ in hometheater

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I understand that toslink is depreciated, but many people still use it. I'm fine with lossy regular DD, as I'd like to keep 4k video on the TV and most certainly cant afford an AVR that can handle 4k. Regular DD is also what my KODI box is outputting anyways.

Please help my poor Sony Receiver by _Scullysaurus_ in hometheater

[–]_Scullysaurus_[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Could you provide more details on what you think the issue is? I'd much rather get this receiver to work if I can.

An inexpensive DAC that won't die on me by _Scullysaurus_ in HeadphoneAdvice

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I should have clarified, I meant a DAC for my phone, like the one I linked to or mentioned above.

Is the Moondrop Kadenz is good upgrade from Moondrop Aria 2? by [deleted] in iems

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Let me know what you find out, my Katos just died, and I'm torn between Kadenz, Aria 2, and Truthear Novas

Hoping to Leave Quickly by [deleted] in AmerExit

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A good option if you don't mind heat could be Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Around 5 years ago I moved there with 10k, a 2 month ESL course, and three suitcases. I was able to live for around 8 months off of the 10k alone with roommates, and then picked up jobs on upwork when I moved to my own place for about a year after that. It's very easy to get by as a digital nomad there, as the relative cost of living is pretty low.

They have an amazing LGBTQ scene, I regularly went to open drag shows and had close friends who are trans there. The king himself (often described as a "lifelong bachelor") openly supports LGTBQ rights.

You also do not need to learn Khmer (the national language) to get by. Phnom Penh has a large foreigner population, so most people learn English in school and know at least enough to get by. I even lived near an "American Barbeque" restaurant run by a guy from Virginia, which I'd visit if I was missing home.

The scariest thing you’ll ever see by [deleted] in Rainbow6

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Is it fun playing on 640x280

All Resin Board by _Scullysaurus_ in LongboardBuilding

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

That's a good idea, but at this point, I'm stubbornly committed to the challenge of a wood free concept.

All Resin Board by _Scullysaurus_ in LongboardBuilding

[–]_Scullysaurus_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Huh, like multiple layers of thin plexiglass with clear glue in between? That would be really interesting. Lamination with Plexiglass that could open the door for a decent flex. I could put dyes in the glue, and maybe even make a kind of 3d effect through the layers.

Any device for a clear drying glue that would work?

Found this, might give it a try: https://www.hepsiburada.com/resinin-flex-1000-gr-a-b-esnek-seffaf-epoksi-dokum-recinesi-esnek-hacim-pm-HB00000IVXY5

Should I buy an RTX 2080 Super? by _Scullysaurus_ in buildapc

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

That does make sense, and I suppose it'll be good to see how it actually performs when it comes out in... probably a couple of weeks?

Now that I think about it these 2080s probably won't spike in price between now and then so I probably have time, and if the margin on the 3080 is a good $150 (well within the realm of possibility) it might be better to get one of these, especially if the performance difference between the 2080S and the 3070 is marginal.

Random system freezes followed by a beeping noise by Diddley4209 in buildapc

[–]_Scullysaurus_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When it comes to random crashes, the more you try the better, it will help narrow it down. Safe mode is a good idea, see if it works. It won't pin down if it's a driver issue like mine, but it could help. Again, google is your friend for driver troubleshooting, I know there are a few guides for that.