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I know it's already been mentioned but Rough and Rowdy Ways is such a refreshing Dyan album. Serious Time Out of Mind vibes. Sep 1, 2020

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1. Skyline
  I know it's already been mentioned but Rough and Rowdy Ways is such a refreshing Dyan album. Serious Time Out of Mind vibes.
  
  Sep 1, 2020
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2. Skyline
  Remote teaching officially underway. Let's see how high school kids handle online calculus.
  
  Aug 7, 2020
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  3. Skyline
    I really HATE it when teachers do that to kids. Yeah, let's take a subject students tend to struggle with and really add a nice layer of trauma on top of it! *sigh*
    
    Aug 7, 2020
    
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  4. bixby
    Actually for the first calc class in college it was a 200 person auditorium setting with no freaking interaction at all from students.
    
    Aug 7, 2020
  5. Skyline
    Haha yeah...that is also bad in completely the opposite way :P
    
    Aug 7, 2020
3. Skyline
  Picked up Jaws on 4k and it's crazy what the format can do for these old films. The Atmos track isn't a slouch, either.
  
  Aug 5, 2020
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  2. Merrick
    Film doesn’t have “resolution” the way that digital does because it’s a chemical process, but 4K is roughly equivalent to 35mm, so if the transfer is done well 4K will show you most films how they were meant to be seen.
    
    Aug 5, 2020
    
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  3. Skyline
    "Done well" being the major caveat there. Resolution aside, the improved color depth via HDR/Dolby Vision makes a huge difference as well.
    
    Aug 5, 2020
    
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  4. Melvillian
    Even 1080p Blu-rays look awesome with good transfers. My favorite are 50’s and 60’s color films like North by Northwest and Charade. They just pop off the screen. Can imagine 4K looking beautiful on a good display
    
    Aug 5, 2020
    
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4. Skyline
  Sites that only give you one attempt for a digital download before locking you out should burn in the fiery pits of hell.
  
  Apr 18, 2020
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  2. cizx
    Fiona Apple's store did that to me.
    
    Apr 18, 2020
    
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  3. Skyline
    Yep, that's the one that sparked this, haha.
    
    Apr 18, 2020
    
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  4. Skyline
    Still haven't heard back from support. I bought the album three days ago and still haven't been able to listen to it *sigh*
    
    Apr 20, 2020
5. Skyline
  Wife working from home. Digital audio setup usurped. Solution: New TT speakers and upgrade to atmos upstairs! Itch scratched.
  
  Mar 19, 2020
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6. Skyline
  Do you all think this is legit? Sure seems so, but there are some really cheap prices and the Pioneer site says they don't sell on ebay.
  
  Mar 10, 2020
  2. Skyline
    https://www.ebay.com/str/pioneerhomeusa
    
    Mar 10, 2020
  3. bixby
    Probably. I bought those pioneer52 floorstanders for $70 ea new shipped from Amazon for example, so deals are out there. looks like some say they sell refurbs.
    
    Mar 10, 2020
  4. Skyline
    Yeah, they price shot up on those. $170+ new pretty much everywhere and have been that way a long time. $106 with a full warranty seemed too good to be true, and that ebay account always has them at that price. I'm always skeptical.
    
    Mar 10, 2020
7. Skyline
  Anyone have experience with BuyDig.com?
  
  Feb 11, 2020
  2. fraggler
    I got an nvme ssd from them last year with no issue.
    
    Feb 11, 2020
    
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  3. dasman66
    I used to purchase from them quite regularly with no issues, but my experience is a little stale (ie., 2 yrs ago)
    
    Feb 11, 2020
    
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8. Skyline
  Pearl Jam tickets obtained! They're one of the very few bands still on my to-see list.
  
  Jan 25, 2020
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  2. bixby
    key question is do you have your refund. Just saw tour cancelled.
    
    Mar 10, 2020
  3. Skyline
    *Sigh* Thankfully postponed rather than cancelled, so the tickets should still be good. All assuming I can go on whatever the new date ends up being.
    
    Mar 10, 2020
9. Skyline
  Hats off to Nirvana. Two vinyl albums purchased and the digital download cards in each had lossless file options...one was even 24-bit!
  
  Jan 23, 2020
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10. Skyline
  Intermission at Hamilton. I hate musicals, but I'm enjoying myself.
  
  Jan 11, 2020
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  2. Skyline
    I think the above should be the blurb for their posters. Maybe I should consider advertising as a new career.
    
    Jan 11, 2020
    
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11. Skyline
  Family Disney trip booked. If you see me selling all my audio gear, you'll know why.
  
  Dec 31, 2019
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  3. Lyander
    @RobS it is if the family deems it so.
    
    Dec 31, 2019
    
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  4. imackler
    I love Disneyland!
    
    Dec 31, 2019
    
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  5. fraggler
    My Dad grew up in California during the rise of Disney, and I grew up about an hour away from the Orlando resort. I understand why people hate Disney, but it is a generational part of my family and I can still enjoy the magic as an adult.
    
    Dec 31, 2019
    
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12. Skyline
  Upgraded from my old 720p plasma to a 55" 4k TV with Dolby Vision. Paid nearly $1000 for the plasma and got the new set for $399. Insane.
  
  Nov 13, 2019
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  3. Luckbad
    What did you get? I Just got a 55" LG UM7300 at Costco. Coming from an old 42", it almost feels too dang big despite places saying I need a 65".
    
    Nov 13, 2019
    
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  4. Skyline
    TCL 55R617. And yeah, it's a small-ish room, so it feels gigantic, haha.
    
    Nov 13, 2019
  5. Syzygy
    Viewing distance for 4k isn't the same as it is for HD (1080). Our 42" 4k in the bedroom seems perfect at a 9' viewing distance, but the 65" HD in the living room seems small at 12' viewing distance.
    
    Nov 14, 2019
13. Skyline
  In case you missed it, the Nirvana YouTube channel has been uploading rehearsal videos from the Unplugged sessions. A+.
  
  Nov 7, 2019
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  2. DigMe
    They just released the 25anniversary addition of the unplugged album. Apple music had a really nice writeup about it that I enjoyed reading.
    
    Nov 7, 2019
    
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  3. Skyline
    Yeah, @DigMe ... I've had the vinyl edition on my wishlist for a while now. Hope they did it justice.
    
    Nov 7, 2019
    
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  4. DigMe
    Here’s the writeup from Apple music https://imgur.com/a/Wlr0WDc
    
    Nov 7, 2019
    
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14. Skyline
  Anyone have experience with "affordable" 4k players that have Dolby Vision? The cheap Sony is so appealing, but seems to have issues...
  
  Nov 1, 2019
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  3. Skyline
    I'm leaning towards the X800M2 right now. Several reports of freezing issues on Amazon, but scrolling through forums where people know what they're talking about make the issue seem slightly overblown.
    
    Nov 1, 2019
  4. lm4der
    I have the cheap Sony UBP-X700. It works fine for me with only one complaint - it doesn't seem to have a reliable screen saver. For most disks, the player will shut off if you pause it for something like 10 minutes. However on some disks it will go into a screen saver mode. Go figure. In any case, I'm happy with it and haven't had any other problems.
    
    Nov 1, 2019
    
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  5. Skyline
    That was my original target and I'm still considering it. The better build quality and quieter operation of the 800 are what have me leaning that way. Thanks for the feedback!
    
    Nov 1, 2019
15. Skyline
  New Sturgill Simpson album with accompanying Anime film on Netflix? Yes, please. The music video is back. Sound and Fury. Check it out.
  
  Sep 28, 2019
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16. Skyline
  I teach Juniors and Seniors in high school and our principal did a tribute/moment of silence for 9/11 yesterday. Then it hit me...
  
  Sep 12, 2019
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  3. rtaylor76
    Most of the people I work with were in grade school. I was in college.
    
    Sep 12, 2019
    
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  4. Ringingears
    This hit me last year. I was a high school Vice Principal. We were all very scared but we couldn’t let the kids see it.
    
    Sep 12, 2019
    
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  5. Claritas
    I'll never favor memorializing 9/11. I admire the brave FDNY immensely. But since when do Americans sacralize our defeats? Even if we can't celebrate our counterattack, this is beneath us.
    
    Sep 15, 2019
17. Skyline
  Do you all have experience with The Music Room? They have supposedly new HD600s for $199.
  
  Sep 11, 2019
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  3. netforce
    We have used TMR before to help us sell a bunch of our older 2 channel/home theater gear. Went well, very easy to work with them.
    
    Sep 11, 2019
    
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  4. Skyline
    So, I bought the 600s, haha. Thanks for all the info, folks.
    
    Sep 11, 2019
    
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  5. bixby
    Friend died, they got his Infinity IRS Betas, he smoked non-stop, their ad said from smoke free environment. Also overcharged another friend for a McCormack DNA amp. So ymmv, I suppose.
    
    Sep 11, 2019
    
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18. Skyline
  Hit me up if you have any 6dj8 matched pairs that you may want to sell. My budget isn't huge, but I'm starting to look around...
  
  Sep 5, 2019
19. Skyline
  Saw The Raconteurs last night. Amazing show, but I think listening to headphones may be pointless for a couple of days. Oh, the ringing
  
  Aug 30, 2019
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  3. Cspirou
    I can send you a Flare audio loaner if you are undecided
    
    Aug 30, 2019
    
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  4. insidious meme
    I have the earasers and etymotics. Don't wait if you go to loud concerts. Tinnitus is bad for this hobby.
    
    Aug 30, 2019
    
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  5. Skyline
    I don't go often. Maybe 2-3 per year. 39 and my hearing is still solid, but yeah...a good idea all the same. Any preference here between earasers and etymotics?
    
    Aug 30, 2019
20. Skyline
  Do you all usually source new HD6XX earpads directly from Senn. or through a 3rd party vendor? Amazon sellers look somewhat sketchy.
  
  Aug 23, 2019
  2. fraggler
    Directly from Senn always seems to be out of stock when I need pads. I got my last pair from Adorama via ebay which was cheaper than Amazon by a few pennies.
    
    Aug 23, 2019
    
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  3. tommytakis
    I actually ordered new pads from amazon recently and had no issues with them. Looks,feels, and sounds as the authentic should be. Plus it’s 2 day amazon prime shipping. I don’t think you should be worried. Just make sure to choose a store with the prime checkmark for easier returns if needed
    
    Aug 23, 2019
    
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