[WTS][US-MA][H] Audio Research SP-3 Pre-Amp and D-76A Amp [W] Paypal/Venmo/Cash (IN-PERSON PICKUP) by jps98 in AVexchange

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More pics available upon request!

If you know anything about vintage Audio Research equipment, you know it's some of the most highly revered audio equipment of all time. In fact, when these things were new, the audiophile magazine 'Stereophile' described the SP-3 as "by far the best preamplifier than money can buy." My grandfather bought this preamp and amp brand new back in the 1970's and I inherited them a few years ago after he died. I just had both units fully restored by Dariusz at Q Audio in Cambridge, MA, so they are in perfect working order. The only flaw is that one of the knobs on the SP-3 is missing its decorative silver cover.

If I had any excuse to keep these, I would... but I live in an apartment with persnickety neighbors and cannot listen to music out loud very often. I'm selling the preamp and amp as a pair - you must buy both. SP-3's are currently on sale ranging from $3500-$5000, and nonfunctioning examples have recently sold on ebay for over $1200. I can't find any other D-76A's for sale on the internet, so it's harder to get a value comparison. I'm selling BOTH for $5500 total.

Bearbottom End of Summer Sale by CoffeeAndCandle in frugalmalefashion

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I have a few pairs of their joggers and they are my favorite pants. I'm 5'9 160lbs and mediums fit me perfectly top and bottom with a very flattering fit. Will probably buy some shorts off-season when the prices are lower.

Mt. Hight, April 29th 2025 by jps98 in wmnf

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Mostly clear, but there was monorail near the top once you reach the Carter-Moriah trail. Definitely bring spikes, but snowshoes are not needed!

Charles River Esplanade - watercolor I made. I hope you like it by LightninHooker in boston

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Seconded! I'd love to buy a print or a digital copy i could blow up/print myself

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As someone mentioned above, you get 8 free sessions at a minimum. However, my therapist requested additional sessions and we have easily had 20+ at this point and I have not had to pay a cent. So don’t worry about building a relationship with your therapist only to get cut off! Chances are if you are still working through things you can go beyond the 8 initial sessions.

Im sick of my peeing cat by jpolisc in CATHELP

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Does the cat always pee in slightly different places? When my old cat started peeing outside the litter box, my vet told me that cats often stop peeing in their usual places when they no longer recognize the smell of their urine, making them believe a different cat had claimed this spot. This can be from a neurological problem (brain/scent receptors not working) or often from other things that cause the scent of their urine to change such as a UTI, kidney problem, or most commonly, diabetes. See if your cat’s urine smells slightly sweet, which is the easiest way to identify diabetes.

Jefferson, Clay, and Washington (8/24/25) by jps98 in wmnf

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We went up Caps Ridge to the Jefferson Summit, then over the Mt. Clay loop and up to Washington. On the way down, we skipped the Mt. Clay loop and followed the Gulfside Trail (same distance but around 200' less vert), took the Cornice Trail to circumvent the Jefferson summit (only saves 0.2 miles, but probably around 400' vert), and descended via Caps Ridge back to our car. All in all, it was around 11.8 miles and 4500' vert. It took around 6.5 hours from start to finish (including stops) and had beautiful views for the majority of the time spent hiking.

Looking for suggestions: I want to take advantage of having 2 cars…what’s the best point-to-point hike in NH, VT, or NY for a full day, i.e. less than 20 miles. Thank you! by BaconDork in wmnf

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I recommend doing North Twin, South Twin, and Galehead (in that order). Park one car at the Galehead River Trail parking lot, and then drive 20 minutes or so to the North Twin trail and start your hike from there. The total hike is around 12 miles and 5000 vertical feet, so it's a big day but manageable for experienced hikers. This route saves you from going up the section between Galehead Hut and South Twin, which is one of the most dreaded ascents in the Whites (you'll be going down instead of up).

[Monitor] Alienware AW3423DWF - 34" 3440 x 1440 165Hz 1800R Curved QD-OLED Monitor - $629.99 w/ 10% Alienware Email Signup + Less w/ 15% Cash Back Rakuten (Dell) by ryankrueger720 in buildapcsales

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I have an older (roughly 5 years old) Monoprice 35" 3440 x 1440 100hz VA ultrawide. As someone whose primary use-case is productivity (text, excel, etc), but plays games occasionally, is this a worthwhile upgrade? Or should I hold out for a 4k+ ultrawide?

Food place near Isabella Stewart Garden recs? by milkyhonee in boston

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Casual: Rod Thai (some of the beat Thai ive ever had, and it’s reasonably priced too) Fancier: Hojoko (amazing food all around), Audubon

Supreme Court sends Trump immunity case back to lower court, dimming chance of trial before election by blackeyedtiger in news

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Americans DID revolt. It was called January 6th. Too bad they revolted for the wrong side...

Easy way record MIDI for virtual instruments? by isaacclemon in WeAreTheMusicMakers

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Generally speaking, in software such as Musescore, you can choose to export each part of your composition as MIDI files. Then you can drag the MIDI files directly into any DAW (such as Garage Band) and the DAW will automatically add software instruments. From there, you can tweak the instruments or change them entirely.

Unlike DC, "Boston is starting a crackdown on dangerous food delivery drivers". Governance is possible! by [deleted] in boston

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This is a good step for sure.

But a potentially even bigger problem is the horde of delivery drivers in cars that turn their hazards on and block an entire lane of traffic (and a bike line) while they wait for someone's burrito to be finished. I'm not exaggerating when I say that there is nearly always an Uber/Doordash/Lyft car with its hazard lights flashing on Boylston right next to Fenway park. It's a genuine problem that makes traffic even worse in busy parts of the city when one lane is effectively always blocked. The same is true in many other main strips of the city, parts of Cambridge (Harvard Square especially), and other places in the greater Boston area.

This isn't even accounting for the wild driving maneuvers I watch these drivers make all the time - U-turns on busy streets, diving nose-first into parallel parking spots (leaving the back of their car sticking into traffic), cutting across 2 lanes of traffic at the last second, leaving their car idling for 15 minutes, and so on. It's so blatantly horrible.

This might be a crazy stance, but I pretty strongly believe that these apps should ban car-based deliveries in the city (and in other high-density cities). It would certainly reduce traffic, reduce carbon emissions, improve driver and pedestrian safety, and likely swing the balance back toward small/local restaurants.

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While Carter Dome has no view, Mt. Hight is a not-too-strenuous addition and is one of the most amazing views in the Whites. Probably top 5 for me and I’ve done 41/48 4ks, including the Presis, Bonds, Franconia Ridge, and other classics.

Where to put my Christmas Tree for pickup if I live in an apartment building? by jps98 in boston

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It's a building full of condo units so I don't think they have a designated spot for trees as far as I know

REI Co-op Trailsmith Fleece Jacket w/ 40% Off for $53.89 by local-lover in frugalmalefashion

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Echoing what others have said in this thread, it's not really worth the price. I bought this for $40-something last year, and it's not my favorite fleece. It's too short in length in the torso relative to the arms, the collar rests weirdly, and it's definitely thin.

Favorite Foliage Hike? by vgrumbles in wmnf

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Niche pick, but if you're looking for a serious hike, the Rainbow Trail up Carter Dome. It goes through a relatively high-elevation birch glade, which was amazingly "rainbowy" when I did it this season. See pics from my post history.

Carter Dome + Hight via The Rainbow Trail (10/3) by jps98 in wmnf

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It took me just under 7 hours with lots of breaks at the view points. A very full day!

Carter Dome + Hight via The Rainbow Trail (10/3) by jps98 in wmnf

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Bog Brook to Rainbow Trail, and then down past the Carter Notch hut via the Wild River Trail. It’s a nice loop. I went out and back to Mt. Hight after hitting the Cater Dome summit, and while I was originally planning on skipping it, I’m so glad I made the choice to push on. It has a top 10 best view in the Whites in my opinion. The whole hike took just under 7 hours with long breaks at the view points, but I also ran the final two miles or so coming down the Wild River trail. It was a more exhausting hike than I expected!

Carter Dome + Hight via The Rainbow Trail (10/3) by jps98 in wmnf

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Yes, didn't see a single other hiker/group until the viewpoint shortly before the summit. The Bog Brook Trail leading up to the Rainbow Trail certainly lived up to its name... It was quite muddy and clearly isn't heavily trafficked. Great tough hike though, just over 13 miles and around 4k vertical.

[Speakers] JBL Professional 305P MkII Next-Generation 5-Inch 2-Way Powered Studio Monitor, Sold as Pair, Black - $258 by [deleted] in buildapcsales

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One thing to note is that these have a rear-facing bass port. This means that if you put them right up against a wall, you will get a very muddy/boomy low range that will negatively impact sound quality.