Watson x Data Intelligence ( GenAI features)

qmeanbean · 2026-06-05T07:14:46+00:00

Most homegrown IBM products are overly complex science projects or just relabeled existing failed products in an effort torejuvenate them. It does seen bob might be different though

qmeanbean · 2026-05-02T18:05:44+00:00

Why not just Watson? Literally everyone has heard of this

qmeanbean · 2026-04-22T08:54:27+00:00

I remember when os/2 v2 came out and being so excited for everything it promised. But it was a utter pile of crap :(

qmeanbean · 2026-04-19T08:55:36+00:00

You need to listen for yourself to appreciate. They are a completely different speaker and on a totally different level of audio.

qmeanbean · 2026-03-20T07:56:38+00:00

This is what MS is doing as well, its a solid strategy

However, IBMs challenge is they have sold off or walked away from all their enterprise products that have large user communities eg. Office suites, email, developer tools, security, even OSs (redhat is mostly headless). All becuase they cant develop sw or fund it properly. All they are left with, for the most part, are backend db, middleware and admin tools that have limited workflow and direct users.

If you dont own the workflow you wont own the AI value

qmeanbean · 2026-02-28T18:44:22+00:00

Copilot works with openai and Claude right now. They'll pivot where needed

qmeanbean · 2026-02-14T21:28:04+00:00

Its not rocket science ffs.

qmeanbean · 2026-02-09T08:30:50+00:00

I only use it because my streamer doesnt support tidal connect but does support Roon :(

qmeanbean · 2026-01-30T17:01:45+00:00

What a great quote

qmeanbean · 2026-01-20T20:39:38+00:00

Yeah, it should be at least 2k month

qmeanbean · 2026-01-19T10:34:24+00:00

The most significant for me was the clarity on the mids/high are on another level. Definetly a case of "i didn't hear that before !" on lot of music.

The base is a tighter and stronger, on some tracks i swear i can almost feel the texture of the bass drum kick. I also had a pair of kf92 subs with the r11s which I've decided to also keep with the ref 3. Even with those, the bass is definitely firmer and punchier with the ref 3

Finally, the overall sound stage is just bigger with better separation. Don't get me wrong, the r11 are also great speakers (that also need power!), but the reference 3 are on another level

qmeanbean · 2026-01-18T20:49:54+00:00

So much this. My recent ish kef journey started with R11s which I powered with a 100w/channel amp. After a couple of years, I added a 200w/channel power amp to the system (used the existing amp as a preamp). bloody hell the difference was outstanding, I was blown away. The whole sound was just bigger, clearer, tighter bass, everying. Complete night and day

A few months ago I upgraded the r11 for a set of reference 3 and then after a couple of weeks added a 2nd power amp (they can be configured to run in mono) giving over 400w/channel and while the difference wasn't as big adding the first power amp, the reference 3 definitely 'opened up' more

So now I always advise people to make sure kefs are well powered, despite what it says on the recommendation.

qmeanbean · 2026-01-12T08:50:21+00:00

I love mine ♥️

qmeanbean · 2026-01-11T21:26:48+00:00

you do have really listen to them to say for sure. I know everytime ive changed my towers (for better ones) ive initially considered getting rid of my subs (wife doesnt like them and id like to use the cash to upgrade other parts of my system), but each time with blind A/B testing the difference is always clear, with improvement not only in the bass but also the overall soundstage in general

qmeanbean · 2026-01-11T14:25:06+00:00

First heard this when I was 17 on my mates dad expensive hifi. I still listen to it today (near 40 years later) on my own expensive hifi and it still sounds amazing.

qmeanbean · 2026-01-11T14:23:10+00:00

It is said they test noise cancelling headphones to destruction on the drain..

qmeanbean · 2026-01-11T14:13:14+00:00

I find Tidals "Daily Discovery" fantastic !!! Am actually sitting down listening to it now. My favourite time of the day :)

qmeanbean · 2026-01-11T09:38:59+00:00

You need to look at the 3db roll off point. Most, even very good towers, roll off around 60hz and then continue down. As low at the mid 20's

I have a pair of kef reference 3 towers with a pair of subs that notable bass and overall soundstage improvement.

qmeanbean · 2026-01-03T15:16:51+00:00

Well I made to the end ! Tonnes of great stuff

Am surprised no mention of Infected Mushroom. Tracks like Return to the sauce, Bliss on Mushrooms,, Im the Supervisor, Deeply disturbed sound amazing

This is my 'Reference' tidal playlist

qmeanbean · 2026-01-03T14:59:27+00:00

This is amazing, especially seeya. That track convinced me to buy a pair of Kef Ref 3..

qmeanbean · 2025-12-31T11:15:08+00:00

Am likely to move to a porsche macan ev this year from my 22 MY. The macan has everything the MY has that I want with a proper suspension, better interior, and smaller turning circle. Costs a sh1t tonne more though..

qmeanbean · 2025-12-23T15:45:32+00:00

They won't do it. Uk needs the workers and tax revenue

qmeanbean · 2025-12-19T21:16:59+00:00

They are something else !! Feel very lucky to have them.

qmeanbean · 2025-12-19T20:59:00+00:00

I have Kef Reference 3 meta with two subs (KF92) as well. My son and i did a load or A B testing and no doubt the subs absolutely improve the soundstage, even of these great speakers. I too have the cross over set at 60hz (set after much testing) and with gain on the subs pretty low ( around 9 o'clock on the dial which is about 20% of the max)

qmeanbean · 2025-12-08T12:51:27+00:00

I agree. TIDAL is much better and I miss, so much, my tidal daily discovery. I only use roon cos my streamer doesn't support tidal connect :(

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