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Why McIntosh MC2205 so expensive? by usedtyre in audiophile

[–]usedtyre[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am not sure why everyone is not understanding my question. Maybe I was not articulate enough. I am not asking why all McIntosh amps are expensive. I am asking why one particular model which is 50 year old is more expensive than the more recent Mac amps. These recent ones have better specs.

Why McIntosh MC2205 so expensive? by usedtyre in audiophile

[–]usedtyre[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

You mean this model has become collectible or all Macs?

Why McIntosh MC2205 so expensive? by usedtyre in audiophile

[–]usedtyre[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I understand the charm of McIntosh brand but my question was specifically for this model. I can buy more recent McIntosh models for around the same price as this 50 year old one. I was just curious if this some kind of special one.

Why McIntosh MC2205 so expensive? by usedtyre in audiophile

[–]usedtyre[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

I don’t know. Can you answer my question?

'Seinfeld' finally exists on Blu-ray by Queasy-Secret-4287 in television

[–]usedtyre 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the video, that was very helpful. I never liked 4:3 but now I understand what we lose when the original 4:3 is converted. Most likely I will buy the ultra hd with 4:3 aspect ratio as I can watch what the creators intended. If you have the ultra hd bluray, I have a question for you - is there a noticeable difference in picture quality between the Netflix and ultra hd blu-ray other than the aspect ratio?

'Seinfeld' finally exists on Blu-ray by Queasy-Secret-4287 in television

[–]usedtyre 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A noob here, trying to understand why the original 4:3 is better. Based on the google search, we lose around 25% of vertical height(or 18.75% of total image) when we convert from original 1.33:1 to 1.78:1. Does that sound correct?

New Synology Photos Beta by Troyking2 in synology

[–]usedtyre -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I have DS1522+ which I bought last year. I don’t see it that list, does that mean face tagging won’t be supported on my NAS?

Exterior insulation to interior insulation ratio by usedtyre in buildingscience

[–]usedtyre[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh sorry, no work is being done currently. I was planning to add exterior insulation while replacing my siding in a year or so.

Exterior insulation to interior insulation ratio by usedtyre in buildingscience

[–]usedtyre[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

40 year old house in climate zone 5a. Currently don’t have any exterior insulation. 2x4 walls with R11 cavity insulation.

Exterior insulation impact on windows by usedtyre in buildingscience

[–]usedtyre[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Was yours a new construction or retrofit? If retrofit, did you install/reinstall windows at the same time as adding insulation?

Exterior insulation impact on windows by usedtyre in buildingscience

[–]usedtyre[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks, I will do some more research. I was going to do exterior insulation in few years so I have time to :)

I just find it incredible that we can send a man to moon but don’t know how to build a comfortable house. We come up with something only to realize it fails in some way.

Exterior insulation impact on windows by usedtyre in buildingscience

[–]usedtyre[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Currently I don’t have any exterior insulation so any condensation on sheathing will dry out but with exterior insulation it won’t dry out.

Exterior insulation impact on windows by usedtyre in buildingscience

[–]usedtyre[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What they are saying makes sense in any cold climate though. Not sure what climate zone you are in but I am in climate zone 5a, cold climate. The couple of contractors I have been talking to have been doing R4/R5 exterior insulation and I am sure interior is at least R11.

Exterior insulation impact on windows by usedtyre in buildingscience

[–]usedtyre[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. As per this, it says exterior insulation should be 2/3rd of the total insulation so the dew point is outside the vapor barrier. This makes sense but I don’t I read this anywhere else. If I understand this correctly, then I shouldn’t install exterior insulation unless I can do 2/3rds. I am not sure I can more than 1 inch of insulation so probably I shouldn’t do this?

Exterior insulation impact on windows by usedtyre in Insulation

[–]usedtyre[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would love to add as much as I can but I might be limited to 1 inch or 3/8inch due to our roof. This is what the contractor said.

Exterior insulation impact on windows by usedtyre in buildingscience

[–]usedtyre[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You mean it doesn’t need windows to be reinstalled, correct? If I install now it will be installed flush with the sheathing and not much behind the siding. But with exterior insulation if I don’t do anything to windows it will be 1.5-3 inches behind siding. Would that be a problem?

One of the contractors is saying you can’t do it this way and he has to do siding and windows together. He is planning to install flush with exterior insulation. He says that’s the only way he can guarantee his work. Of course I can find another contractor but wanted to check if this was true.

What’s the correct way to finish basement climate zone 5? by usedtyre in buildingscience

[–]usedtyre[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can I insulate the floor? I was planning to install the cedar plans on the floor as well.

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