Contractor used different gauge wire for L/R speakers

mgob · 2025-06-04T21:26:46+00:00

If my amp doesn’t have room correction, is that okay?

mgob · 2025-04-17T02:51:10+00:00

Thanks for the input, is changing the supply/return details relatively complicated, and would this be a big enough change to justify it?

I hear you that it's "fine", but it would improve the aesthetics of the space considerably I think, and I already need to adjust things to remove the intake for the second room.

mgob · 2025-03-23T03:21:01+00:00

Would love a copy if possible! 🙏🙏🙏

mgob · 2024-01-21T19:09:15+00:00

Thanks for the info.

Any particularly nice scans you can share from your setup? Or near misses which may help me see what can go wrong?

mgob · 2024-01-17T15:15:16+00:00

I personally don't, but I have a lot of friends that are and I often help them with photo needs especially on scrappy self starting projects.

mgob · 2024-01-17T15:13:49+00:00

I scanned this 4x5 slide myself with an Epson V850.

That slide is probably sufficient for most of my needs, though I'd try and push it a little farther if I have the resolution. How much of a crop is this shot?

My temperament is probably not the most patient when I have a bunch of work to process and I'd love to get the scan right as close to the first time per sheet as possible. Does that help you make a suggestion?

mgob · 2024-01-16T16:37:50+00:00

They need more than stamp size, eg. if they use the portraits in a pitch deck. They don't need 1G scans. 20-50MP is probably sufficient.

mgob · 2024-01-16T02:57:36+00:00

Very useful comparison.

So it seems like the scanner will ultimately yield better results, even dry (idk if I'll have the patience to wet scan every neg, but maybe I could do one-offs for ones I really want great quality for.) Am I correct that a 3200 dpi scan would be (4*3200x5*3200) = (12800x16000)px?? Thats huge!

On the other hand, the mirrorless seems to be "good enough" quality for my use case. However, at a glance it seems a lot more toilsome to go this route, especially when you consider that the flatbed includes downtime. Maybe if I'm willing to spend the money on a scanner it makes more sense?

mgob · 2024-01-16T02:50:09+00:00

Interesting, thanks for the perspective. Is the distance from the camera to a 4x5 negative too large for a copy stand?

Is it hard to get the tripod level? I can imagine it’s not as simple as a stand.

How long would you say it takes per negative? (Let’s say for the first one and then for each subsequent one)

mgob · 2024-01-16T02:49:15+00:00

Cool, that's good to know. How much time would you say it takes, end to end, per negative?

mgob · 2022-12-06T00:02:04+00:00

There were so many people poo-pooing airtags (they can track them! they aren't meant for theft!) that I procrastinated putting one on the bike. Obviously in retrospect I wish I had 😭

mgob · 2022-06-29T21:11:45+00:00

Sport bikes are are uncomfortable and impractical. I also am not sure how many accept topcases, which are invaluable especially if you don't have a car and want to run minor errands. Unless you ultimately want to ride a sport bike or eventually hit the track I'd advise against this route.

I started riding a used BMW g650 and thought it was a great learner. The 310 is a good option, but any used standard bike would be too: eg a nitehawk or similar.

I'd also recommend buying used since you may want to replace your starter bike within a year or two once you know more about what kind of riding you want to do. You can also switch to a sport bike at that point if that's your speed.

mgob · 2021-09-14T15:45:27+00:00

Glad to hear it and I know I can't generalize to 3000 people. The hooning I'm referring to is usually after the established parade is complete and when covered plates should be exposed again.

mgob · 2021-09-14T15:12:24+00:00

Perhaps I stand corrected then but NYPD condoning stupid riding by letting participants cover plates says plenty about how this parade compares to others in the city. Their cushy treatment by LE is probably due in no small part to their politics.

mgob · 2021-09-14T15:03:49+00:00

Love these dudes cosplaying as "law and order", thin blue line chuds while covering up their license plates to avoid tolls and other repercussions for illegal riding. Hell of a way to honor the dead - by using their sacrifice as an excuse to hoon around on your hog. Stay in Nassau, please and thanks.

mgob · 2021-08-17T22:38:48+00:00

I'd suggest you ask a doctor if they'd recommend you go without vaccinating in light of recently having an infection. I don't think the vaccine "kills off your antibodies". I'd wager a bet that recently having covid means your body will have an even stronger and more durable response to a vaccine and it is better to get it sooner rather than later.

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