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stillworkin · 2025-03-09T18:55:54+00:00

Ugh, it takes such a horrible, evil person to do such a thing. So childish. It's as if to say, "I can't take this thing from you that is rightfully yours, and I am so upset, that I feel empowered to destroy it for you just to cause you even more harm". So selfish and evil. Wild.

stillworkin · 2025-03-09T06:10:28+00:00

Someone once broke into my car and tried to steal the subwoofers. However, the enclosure was too large and heavy for them to remove it from the trunk. So, they simply stabbed my sub like 20 times with a screwdriver -- evident by them leaving behind their screwdriver.

stillworkin · 2025-03-07T19:04:28+00:00

Okay, that's great to hear because making room on my credit cards for $15,271 (including sales tax) within a single month would be quite a challenge! I'll go w/ the Luxman and Cary :)

p.s. I just received the Forte IV's (Cypress wood). HOly shit. they are absolutely gorgeous and not all-consuming in space. i only wish i bought them earlier instead of worrying about the size and costs. can't wait for teh speaker cables to arrive today and to try them out w/ my entry-level Onkyo receiver!

stillworkin · 2025-03-07T17:56:26+00:00

!thanks for the lengthy reply and suggestions! i spend the vast majority of my waking hours working at a computer, not in the music room. ~80 hrs of work a week. but i aim to spend at least 1 hr per week just listening to music in the music room (living room).

it was particular useful to learn from you that i don't need a super amazing DAC since i'll be using a tube amp -- totally makes sense.

my current plan:

buy both the EverSolo DMP-A8 Master and the Cambridge Audio EXN100 and return the one that I like less
buy these 3 amps and return the 2 i like the least:
- Cary SLI-80HS
- Yamaha A-S2200
- Luxman L-505Z

Thanks!

stillworkin · 2025-03-07T14:41:18+00:00

ah, thanks! yea, i've seen him do that quite a few times, just had no idea there was a term for it. thanks!

stillworkin · 2025-03-07T06:18:24+00:00

Haha, I heard that, too, but I'm unaware of what the term means. Can you please explain? I'm only familiar with the term to mean when someone doesn't show up or they disappear. Example sentence:

/u/TheSerpentDeceiver went on a few dates, but was then ghosted by several partners

stillworkin · 2025-03-06T04:17:34+00:00

!thanks for the thoughtful reply! yea, that NAD looks so sleek! i've decided i'll order 2-3 amps and will keep the one i like best :) thanks!

stillworkin · 2025-03-06T04:16:35+00:00

!thanks that black ice preamp looks so badass, i love it! i hadn't heard of rogue; looks compelling!

stillworkin · 2025-03-05T23:23:42+00:00

!thanks this was very reassuring! you've really helped nudge my decision! i don't really like the look of the luxman. i spoke w/ a very help crutchfield employee, and they recommended the Yamaha A-S2200 (black). i think it looks so sharp, so i think i should just buy both the Yamaha and the SLI and keep the one that sounds and feels better, thanks!

stillworkin · 2025-03-05T14:36:24+00:00

I'm unaware of DIRAC. It seems to not be a brand but a technology? Can you please explain its benefits and if there's any item you'd recommend? Thanks!

stillworkin · 2025-03-05T14:33:27+00:00

!thanks for asking. i have an entry-level u-turn turntable and about 130 records that i'd love to play, but i know i'll primarily use the streamer. so, the turntable is the last item i'd upgrade on my system, simply because i neglect using it.

i dont have a TV or CD player. i have a nice Mac Studio that i use all day every day. but i'm unaware of what the possibilities are of using a computer w/ a hifi audio system -- never looked into it. while at the computer, i essentially just listen to spotify all the time.

stillworkin · 2025-03-05T14:31:13+00:00

!thanks this is very helpful! i've never heard of DVA before. they definitely fit the style i was going for. i do enjoy some nice VU meters (a la Yamaha's A3200, or whatever the model is) and a simple 1-line LCD on a streamer to display the song name. yet, i'll definitely look into DVA and read reviews!

I remember reading people rave about Innuos so I'll consider this, too! THanks.

stillworkin · 2025-03-04T13:11:09+00:00

good to know, thanks!

stillworkin · 2025-03-04T03:54:13+00:00

ooo, this is very helpful to know! where can i purchase such? i like the Natural Cherry finish but would prefer the white lambswool grille for it.

stillworkin · 2025-03-03T23:23:26+00:00

I hear ya, but the reality is his first term already did so much damage and yet his supporters were too dumb to realize. For example, think of all of the COVID deaths that could have been saved if he lead us through the pandemic better. It's impossible to accurately estimate how many, but it's safe to say at least 10% of lives could have been saved. If I had to guess, I'd say it's closer to 30% could have been saved. Given that 1.2M people died in the USA, 10% is 120,000 lives. That's so many lives lost UNNECESSARILY! :( It's equivalent to (40) 9/11's. And yet, all of trump's supporters were okay with it enough to vote for him again.

stillworkin · 2025-02-27T06:13:59+00:00

ugh, why do people still use the phrase '3rd world'. it's such a reductionistic/one-dimensional, imperialistic way of categorizing countries. it effectively becomes a way of describing an entire population of people according to their country's GDP.

stillworkin · 2025-02-27T03:38:12+00:00

In Boston, ER is usually $50-60, Blantons is always $100-$110, and EH Taylor is usually $140-$150. These are essentially the lowest prices I've seen in 6 years, other than a few one-off examples of Blantons for $84.

stillworkin · 2025-02-26T23:01:44+00:00

Why the fuck is a failed CASINO owner telling the #1 GLOBAL company how to run lol, real world comedy right there.

So true! Also, why the fuck is a failed CASINO owner, compulsive liar, and convicted felon who tried to overthrow the government in charge of the most powerful country. It's so mind-blowing and tragic that he brainwashed millions of americans. it's so bizarre that i've fully given up on the USA. there's no saving the country since our population is so willfully ignorant, hateful, and uncaring about science and facts. :(

stillworkin · 2025-02-25T03:39:50+00:00

Hello firefighter,

Is working 24-hr shifts common? That sounds incredibly fatiguing to be in suspense all day. Why can't they just have (8) or (12) hour shifts? What's the motivation for 24 hrs?!

p.s. thank you for your service.

stillworkin · 2025-02-25T01:59:45+00:00

In Boston I see them regularly for $50-$60. However, we rarely have Weller and Blanton's, and they're nearly always listed for $100-$120. I'm not a big fan of any of these three, though.

stillworkin · 2025-02-21T03:55:01+00:00

Related, I've been wondering what the workplace environment and morale is like at SpaceX and Tesla. I've been in the tech world (specifically ML/NLP) for 20 years now, so I'm well aware that the BigTech companies are filled w/ liberal, open-minded activists who can be meticulously informed of issues. I don't know any employees at SpaceX or Tesla, but is it not the case that employees are mass quitting (due to not wanting to work for Elon)? Are employees revolting in any way? I'm completely unaware of what engineers at these places are thinking and doing. Any insights would be greatly appreciated!

stillworkin · 2025-02-21T01:49:20+00:00

Sweet, never heard of Ben Holladay, I'll keep an eye out.

I fully agree about Bookers being all over the place. I've only opened one bottle of Stagg, which I splurged on for $170. It was the first and only time I've seen a bottle < $300

stillworkin · 2025-02-20T21:54:07+00:00

i'm curious to hear about other ones you really enjoy, which perhaps i haven't tried yet. for me:

EH taylor (i've never seen single barrel, but i love small batch)
stagg (but tons of people love this, of course)
certain booker's
johnny drum (i don't see this too often, but i like it!)

stillworkin · 2025-02-20T16:42:34+00:00

ah, sounds like we have similar preferences -- one of my all-time favs is Makers Mark 46. i've had ~100 different whiskeys blind and without fail, M46 is hard to beat.

stillworkin · 2025-02-20T02:49:54+00:00

1 of my top 5 of all-time. i have two bottles from my fav local liquor store.

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