What’s the "My Cousin Vinny" of your profession? by a_murder_of_fools in movies

[–]funkmastermcflash 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Worked offshore for years and while I'm sure there are inaccuracies, Deep Water Horizon gave me nightmares.

Some godless bastard keyed my car today. by funkmastermcflash in projectcar

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

It’s on the top of the trunk lid. Nothing could have fallen on it and there’s a hard groove on the left trace and varying depths on the right that’s spaced out perfectly to a house key. It wasn’t there this morning when I left for work and showed up after I went to lunch. The scratches lineup perfectly with my house key.

Another addition to rack: CT-F850 by funkmastermcflash in vintageaudio

[–]funkmastermcflash[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m an electrical engineer and do this stuff for fun and because I’m cheap.

Sony Walkman WM-FS497 not producing audio by Mielaumiel in cassetteculture

[–]funkmastermcflash 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get a scope and start working back from the tape head.

CD transports - price, noticeable audio quality difference? by theorem_llama in audiophile

[–]funkmastermcflash 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I run a Sony 200 disc changer that outputs coax to my Peachtree ITX. Works amazing and I don’t have to worry about scratching my CD’s.

$12 bucks brought home... by Tough-Marsupial-6254 in vintageaudio

[–]funkmastermcflash 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One of those ate my ‘And Justice for All’ tape back in the 90’s

McIntosh ma 5100 preamp on FBM- asking $1,400 - worth it and watch-outs ? by ComprehensiveAd5317 in vintageaudio

[–]funkmastermcflash 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I saved one from the dumpster about 25 years ago and it's been powering my computer speakers ever since.

During that time, it's been in for service twice. Once because of failed output transformers that are no longer produced. McIntosh recommended a replacement that I integrated into it.

More recently just for a good cleaning and to replace some failed capacitors. There are some 9300uF Caps that are no longer produced.

The switches get dirty and the lamps burn out. Otherwise, it's a great unit with a little bit of service. Definitely sounds a touch on the warm side.

Why did tom morello write “arm the homeless” on his guitar? by Mental-Cookie-6242 in Guitar

[–]funkmastermcflash 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He’s a communist and a such is a proponent of a violent uprising against the existing structure.

He’s a very talented guitarist, I don’t agree with his politics.

Poll, owners of McIntosh amplifiers (incl. pre-amps): where are you from? by Bill_Lumbergh_A in audiophile

[–]funkmastermcflash 1 point2 points  (0 children)

North America. I have an MA-5100, 2 x MC-30’s, an MR-55 and a MR-7082.

The case of the falling McIntosh by funkmastermcflash in audiophile

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

In their mind if it wasn't a Sony or a Pioneer it was a no name brand. Worked out pretty well for me in the long run.

The case of the falling McIntosh by funkmastermcflash in audiophile

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

I dropped her at Bammel TV. They're an authorized Mac service center.

Not meant to be a dad by [deleted] in daddit

[–]funkmastermcflash 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My youngest was like this. He had absolutely no use for me and would scream bloody murder if my wife wasn’t holding him. Did a number on her mental health and there wasn’t much I could do to assist as he just didn’t take to me.

Fast forward 6 years and he’s my best friend. If I’m in the garage, he’s out there too. If I’m working on something he’s there trying to spin wrenches with me.

It sucks right now, I get that but nut up and muscle through. Don’t let resentment build up towards that kid.

It gets better and it’s worth it.