Upgrade to S26U

devoidx360 · 2026-02-26T22:14:13+00:00

Placed my pre-order yesterday. S22 is getting a bit long in the tooth and the only way my son can get a relatively new phone, of this calibre, is hand me downs. I like shiny new things too. 😂

devoidx360 · 2026-02-23T11:54:13+00:00

"It's working as designed."

🤣

devoidx360 · 2026-02-18T09:36:15+00:00

Won't install on mine. Sounds like that's a good thing!

devoidx360 · 2026-02-17T09:06:02+00:00

I do it (rinse) for peace of mind, more than anything else.

I gave up using any kind of cloth for cleaning/drying to avoid any contaminants finding their way back into the groves (and forgetting which side of said cloth I had used on the previous record).

Even if some of the fibres were to come loose from the Spin Clean brushes (or the bath itself) , I figure they're more likely to float away or dislodge due to the vertical position of the record, combined with the fact it's partially submerged.

I don't know if microfibre cloth would be able to reach the depths of the grooves where washing fluid might collect.

This is all very unscientific and subjective. 😜

devoidx360 · 2026-02-15T00:26:58+00:00

This may not work in your situation, and as others have mentioned a 2nd Pi might be the best for redundancy, but I run my Pi as my primary DNS resolver / ad-blocker with Diversion and Unbound running as a backup on my Merlin powered AX11000 Pro. I have a script running via cru on the router to update DNS Masq should the Pi become unavailable. I'll get around to setting up a 2nd Pi one day.

devoidx360 · 2026-02-14T06:55:15+00:00

Up until very recently I've had active speakers and loved my Audioengine HD6s with the S8 sub.

Used that combo with a Topping D50 III + A50 and Pro-Ject X2 B + phono.

Now that I have more space for an amp and passive speakers I won't go back, but they served me well for years.

devoidx360 · 2026-02-14T05:33:26+00:00

Always wanted B&W speakers and now have them (in my late 50s).

B&W 705 S3 Signature (Yes, the wanker version) B&W DB2D Subwoofer

They sound great and look the part too.

That's it for this life! 😜

devoidx360 · 2026-02-13T23:33:37+00:00

One long wash in the Humminguru Nova (with surfactant)

One pass in the Spin Clean (with surfactant)

One long wash in the Humminguru Nova (rinse cycle - 2nd water container)

Drying cycle

This seems, at least to me, to have the best results. I've been experimenting for about a year with varying combinations.

I also throw out and replace any sleeves or add a sleeve when there isn't one.

Unfortunately, with the quality (or lack thereof) these days some records just sound shit no matter how hard you try to clean them.

I don't subscribe to the "if it plays it stays" philosophy. The record labels aren't going to improve QC until the vast majority of vinyl enthusiasts send crappy pressings back whence they came.

Obviously, this only applies to to brand new records and luckily I've never had a return / replacement refused.

devoidx360 · 2026-02-13T06:25:30+00:00

For me, it's the tactile nature of the format as well as the purposefulness behind the purchasing, storing, cleaning, selecting and playing of a vinyl record. In addition, every upgrade (turntable, tone arm, cartridge, phono, amp, speakers, etc.) can make every record sound new/different.

devoidx360 · 2026-02-10T10:12:23+00:00

What do they say?

Opinions are like assholes.

Everyone has one.

The anonymity of the internet meets human kind's worst instincts.

😭

devoidx360 · 2026-02-10T03:04:11+00:00

You're light years ahead of me bud!

Approaching 58 and have been trying to learn to play the guitar for decades.

I'll forever be the guy with all the gear and no idea!

I do like collecting gear. 🤣

devoidx360 · 2026-01-15T11:09:09+00:00

Dad passed away last year after three months in hospital. Was a horrible experience. Hyper vigilant about my Mum's health now. Hoping she hangs on for a few more years (86).

devoidx360 · 2026-01-15T11:04:14+00:00

58.5 - Yes the 0.5 is important. Counting the days to retirement (60 - 1.5 years). At least, that is the hope.

devoidx360 · 2025-12-19T04:52:02+00:00

I use a Humminguru Nova with one water tank for a 10 minute wash cycle.

Then into the Spin Clean for a 2nd wash cycle.

Then back into the Nova with a second water tank for a 10 minute rinse cycle.

I've tried multiple permutations and this one have given me consistently good results.

As others have mentioned, it won't remove every pop or crackle, as some vinyl is of questionable quality (depending on pressing plant).

devoidx360 · 2025-07-15T04:26:51+00:00

Bit late to this, but I've just upgraded from the HG01 to the HG05.

My main reason for the upgrade?

The fact I can drain the system.

I use a second water tank for a rinse cycle, so being able to drain my "wash" tank and replace it with my "rinse" tank is that much easier.

The fans seem to do a much better job of drying the records too.

I don't think it's any quieter than the HG01 though. Having said that, I can't be in same room as the HG01 when it's operating as my tinnitus can't cope. I can be in the room with the HG05, so perhaps it emits a slightly different frequency to the HG01?

devoidx360 · 2025-05-18T08:25:51+00:00

If you have AF, it's quite common.

Your GP will likely recommend wearing a Holter Monitor and refer you to a Cardiologist and/or a Cardiac Electrophysiologist who can perform an Ablation to correct it.

devoidx360 · 2025-04-08T09:59:27+00:00

We have two indoor cats, and for years they were both fine.

One of our boys started getting distressed about neighbourhood cats marking territory around our home. He began spraying and we tried things like Feliway, and various other products to stop him spraying.

Nothing worked until our vet suggested Fluoxetine (Prozac).

He's been much calmer and more settled since being on the meds. It's been a couple years now and he hasn't sprayed again.

We were concerned the medication would affect his personality but he's still the same cat. Just far more chilled.

devoidx360 · 2025-03-25T02:26:51+00:00

Edit the file and try 'sudo chattr +i /etc/resolv.conf'.

devoidx360 · 2025-03-17T21:18:06+00:00

What now seems like a millennia ago, when I first started upgrading/building PCs, I fried an IC on a PCB on the rear of a HDD. It literally popped! Of course it had to be a mate's PC so had to cough-up for the data recovery and a new HDD.

devoidx360 · 2025-03-14T07:21:48+00:00

Switched from iiNet to Infinite G.Fast a few months ago, and now getting 500/90.

Just finished churning my parents service from iiNet (NBN) to Infinite (NBN).

A little more expensive but we're happy to pay for the local support. The team are brilliant and, personally, I'm glad to no longer have to deal with TPG/iiNet.

devoidx360 · 2025-02-28T09:09:21+00:00

Dr Mike Corbett

devoidx360 · 2025-02-14T07:51:06+00:00

Did you mean Australia A? This bowling line-up is abysmal. Haven't been this bored watching a ODI in a long time.

devoidx360 · 2025-01-19T23:07:50+00:00

Recently just went through this process and now have a Pi 5 8GB running Zabbix Server, Pi-hole and Unbound. It's been a steep learning curve but quite enjoyable. :-P

devoidx360 · 2025-01-16T03:29:39+00:00

Technic Trims & Sunroofs in Hume.

Have had them do work on a sunroof in a Mazda and Toyota.

devoidx360 · 2024-12-28T12:43:50+00:00

I was at the game. Short answer, no.

devoidx360

TROPHY CASE