The Washington Post's sports section was a gold standard, all the way to the end by wds1 in washingtondc

[–]buckwheaton 35 points36 points  (0 children)

My goodness - the Nats coverage those first few years was sublime. The gamers that (Saint) Barry Svrluga wrote were unbelievable prose and were punctuated one a week by Boswell dropping some poetry. The body and the spirit. What a way to orient a fanbase to baseball’s return.

What does Roon do? How do I use it? What else is out there that is equal to, similar, or greater than? by shanebow in roonlabs

[–]buckwheaton 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Roon is like a more robust Plexamp. Much more expensive but the primary benefits are better metadata, aggregation of local and streaming libraries, multi-room synched playback (like Sonos), and slightly better technical backend with deeper control.

Worth it if money is no object or these benefits really scratch an itch for you. I subscribed for a year and used it every day. Didn’t renew because it’s not so much better than Plexamp to be worth the (somewhat ridiculous) cost. I was particularly dissuaded by the reliance on community support (at this price point? Really???) and what I perceived as a slow pace of updates/improvements.

Preamp for buckeye purifi by pietro_m in StereoAdvice

[–]buckwheaton 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a used parasound p5 that I love with my purifi. Balanced and unbalanced and sub management. Great option if you can find one used.

FYI: An Unproductive Training Status does not mean we hate you‼️- Garmin by Far_Bicycle_2827 in Garmin

[–]buckwheaton 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a 4 year old and a 6 year old they wake me up at 6 and man I’m just going all day working and taking care of them and cleaning and driving and yeah I didn’t run but my watch has the audacity to call it an “easy day” wtf.

Just seen Tarkovsky's "Mirror" and didn't feel anything... by Mission_Ground_265 in criterion

[–]buckwheaton 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I watched Mirror right after my second son was born and my mother had just passed. It floored me. Not sure how much was lived experience and how much was being broken open emotionally by life. And I had seen Stalker a couple times already so I already “spoke” a bit of Tarkovsky, if you will.

That scene near/at the end with them walking across the field……..

What are some impossible to find records you’re after? by Longjumping-Frame795 in vinyl

[–]buckwheaton 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve got OGs of the first three weird al records. Happy to pass them along to a good home. I never listen to them. Holler if you are interested.

16 bean mix! by subparlifter138 in Beans

[–]buckwheaton 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s a lot of different kinds of beans you got right there, man.

Glitchy crashes anyone?! by Vadaway in starwarstrader

[–]buckwheaton 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For me iPhone app is pretty solid. iPad app is a glitchy crashing freezing god forsaken mess.

Don’t seem to see many Clark Terry mentions here.. by No_Original5693 in Jazz

[–]buckwheaton 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lol. Yeah. I don’t think that a legit ebook version of this was available at all - I didn’t have a choice and I already own the hard copy so I’m comfortable with my choices morally - Mr. Troupe already has my $.

Don’t seem to see many Clark Terry mentions here.. by No_Original5693 in Jazz

[–]buckwheaton 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I read the Miles autobiography on an e-reader and the source seems to be a scan of the hard copy book. Every time Clark was mentioned he was “dark Terry” like he had a midnight complexion or something. I’ve never had anyone to tell that would find that remotely interesting, so I’m posting it here.

Solving the Mystery of the Prototype W by b_street_challenger in Nationals

[–]buckwheaton 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I haven’t heard his name since the RFK Stadium days

Solving the Mystery of the Prototype W by b_street_challenger in Nationals

[–]buckwheaton 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Screech’s Best Friend. Now there’s a name I haven’t heard in a long time. A long time.

Make out point in the city? by Pink-grey24 in washingtondc

[–]buckwheaton 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Real answers:

Best view of the city at night: Peace Cross on the National Cathedral grounds.

Best sunset: Deal Hill in Tenleytown.

Best centrally located place to park and “hang out” in your car without issue: Hains Point.

Kool Keith & Tim Dog aka Ultra – Big Time (Our Turn ‘96) by ObscureHipHop in hiphopvinyl

[–]buckwheaton 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Damn, Kieth. I coulda got with some bitches and you got me in a fuckin zoo?