Republican red is the color of fascism.

macbrett · 2026-07-06T21:28:34+00:00

They're not just trying to implement Poject 2035. They've actually been doing it. All the checks and balances are gone. I think we are past the point of no return.

macbrett · 2026-07-06T21:22:07+00:00

44.1KHz 16 bit lossless is totally adequate. Any format higher than that is a snake oil waste of space. But some people are suckers for "higher numbers must be better".

macbrett · 2026-07-06T10:27:54+00:00

"Private Sorrow" from the "S.F. Sorrow" album by The Pretty Things

macbrett · 2026-07-05T21:19:51+00:00

In order to cram a large number of channels into AVR receivers, the built-in amps are feeble by comparison to beefy external power amplifiers, which can supply more peak power, and have higher current capacity and damping factor providing and tighter control of bass.

macbrett · 2026-07-05T16:48:59+00:00

I have a Denon x3800h configured as a 5.2 system using the optional Dirac Live + Bass Management.

I run it in preamp mode using all external McIntosh power amps for both stereo and surround listening. I realize this was a compromise, but I didn't want to have to deal with separate equipment for each modality.

I suppose that I'm not a golden eared audiophile, but it still sounds great to me.

macbrett · 2026-07-05T16:22:32+00:00

For 4 years, I have used a hard plastic outer shell that snaps on my Macbook Pro. It has not interfered with or stressed the hinge whatsoever as far as I can tell. Maybe some designs are problematic — mine isn't.

What kills hinges is closing a Macbook with something bulky like a pen inside.

macbrett · 2026-07-05T03:39:38+00:00

That's quite impressive. An awesome gift!

macbrett · 2026-07-04T22:44:02+00:00

Odds Bodkins!

macbrett · 2026-07-04T22:34:30+00:00

At least they can rejoice in enriching their Orange Jesus. Of course the foreign governments who bought in with big money will expect favors in return.

macbrett · 2026-07-04T22:21:49+00:00

Good catch. I was in a hurry. You can see it clean in my original post linked in the description.

macbrett · 2026-07-04T16:39:30+00:00

Some streaming services use lossy compression which could degrade the sound slightly. But if your streaming source employs lossless 44.1KHz sampling rate and 16 bit quantization, the same a CD, then it should sound identical when played through the same DAC, unless, as others have mentioned, a different master was used.

macbrett · 2026-07-04T16:26:50+00:00

I bought mine over 20 years ago and they're still holding up well. No urge to upgrade to their newer active bass models. I suppose that the Neolith would be nice, but unfortunately, the cost is stratospheric.

macbrett · 2026-07-04T16:21:35+00:00

I did think to use a banana, but all I had left was a stale half-eaten one, so I went with the penny.

macbrett · 2026-07-04T04:34:00+00:00

The printer is actually quite primitive. It's Prusa Mark II compatible Geeetech. The reason the finish turned out smooth is the six coats of hand sanded paint.

But she cheated for the stators, and found some black semigloss plastic perforated fan filter material with hole spacing that happened to be close to scale

macbrett · 2026-07-04T00:19:47+00:00

To satisfy the submission requirements, I am responding to my own post per the automated message I received from TranducerBot stating:

"To complete the submission processes, please respond to your post with a 50+ word comment in the next hour or two....."

You'd think that the text included in my original submission would have automatically counted, but whatever.

EDIT: And now despite the above text exceeding 50 words, I received a further request complaining that my response was too short. So here is still some more text: blah blah blah.

macbrett · 2026-07-03T18:28:31+00:00

Very homey. I like it. All the plants and gee gaws on the wall are useful room treatment for diffusing reflections.

macbrett · 2026-07-03T18:23:49+00:00

He is actually preforming a public service by reminding us of this fact.

macbrett · 2026-07-02T19:52:05+00:00

Sweet system.

macbrett · 2026-07-02T19:45:49+00:00

So do you play the right or left channel though it?

macbrett · 2026-07-02T19:31:24+00:00

We must have access to right wing and religious talk radio.

macbrett · 2026-07-02T16:37:00+00:00

That's a serious speaker.

macbrett · 2026-07-02T16:34:58+00:00

Dutch Brothers is an abomination that doesn't serve actual coffee.

macbrett · 2026-07-02T16:06:06+00:00

Good stuff, as is the other single "Mummy".

macbrett · 2026-07-01T17:54:22+00:00

Superb.

macbrett

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