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Enjoying the Google DAP - https://bit.ly/3F1v4YH Dec 16, 2021

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1. sphinxvc
  Enjoying the Google DAP - https://bit.ly/3F1v4YH
  
  Dec 16, 2021
  1. edd, Cryptowolf, philipmorgan and 7 others like this.
2. sphinxvc
  So tired of planned obsolescence
  
  Oct 26, 2021
  1. loadexfa, GanGreinke, Jinxy245 and 10 others like this.
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  3. Lyander
    The custom Android ROM game is still going somewhat strong but it's not as lively as it used to be about a decade back with the DarkyROM community and others; LineageOS supported the GT-i9000 Galaxy S up until 2017 it seems, but with how many models there are out now development is diffused.
    
    Oct 26, 2021
    
    YMO likes this.
  4. rlow
    @Merrick Apple do seem to at least give the “appearance” of trying to be somewhat responsible and ethical regarding the environment and privacy (the child porn scanning thing notwithstanding). Privacy and device updatability were 2 of them main reasons I switched from Android to Apple.
    
    Oct 26, 2021
    
    Lyander and Merrick like this.
  5. Qildail
    I think we audio types are acutely sensitive to this phenomenon. Some of us are still rocking 40-50+ year old gear - planned obsolescence is crux anathema to the hobby.
    
    Oct 26, 2021
    
    Tchoupitoulas, sphinxvc and Lyander like this.
3. sphinxvc
  Just posted an amp switcher as a community loaner, would people also be into in a lazy susan with 5° increments marked off for measurements?
  
  Oct 1, 2021
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  3. sphinxvc
    This is what it looks like - https://i.imgur.com/04LS2MJ.png
    
    Oct 1, 2021
  4. Cspirou
    Reminded of this rotating speaker stand I saw. Plans are free! https://josephcrowe.com/collections/see-all-3d-cad-files/products/off-axis-rotary-table-plans
    
    Oct 1, 2021
    
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  5. sphinxvc
    That's pretty nice, this is the bootleg cake decorating version
    
    Oct 1, 2021
    
    Thad E Ginathom and Cspirou like this.
4. sphinxvc
  What a way to set the mood for the playoffs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qu3zRyQs8To
  
  May 17, 2021
  1. Boops and tommytakis like this.
  2. insidious meme
    A dominant team coming to clown their opponents.
    
    May 17, 2021
  3. luckybaer
    In an age where superlatives are mis-applied and over-used, this is one highlight that truly deserves ANY superlative label!
    
    May 17, 2021
5. sphinxvc
  In PHX for about a month; any SBAFers have a UMIK I can borrow? Finally making progress on a build but don't have all my gear here. :(
  
  Feb 27, 2021
  2. skem
    @spwath has mine. Maybe he’ll lend it.
    
    Apr 24, 2021
  3. spwath
    Yeah I can, most of the time its just sitting around
    
    Apr 24, 2021
  4. sphinxvc
    Oh thx guys, appreciate it, actually managed to get one but not an amp for the measurements, back in NY now so the adventure continues here :)
    
    Apr 24, 2021
6. shredical
  That’s badass...whoops I meant to respond to the 4wheelin vid
  
  Feb 20, 2021
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  2. sphinxvc
    Damn, I thought you meant my Sekiro shinobi skills
    
    Feb 21, 2021
7. sphinxvc
  Memory confronted: Sekiro - Attack power permanently increased.
  
  Feb 20, 2021
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  3. HotRatSalad
    Yes there's a chalice boss if I remember correctly but you can use glyphs if you don't want farm your ass off.
    
    Feb 21, 2021
  4. gaspasser
    You guys are some serious nerds. I have no clue what you are talking about, going to Google now.
    
    Feb 21, 2021
    
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  5. sphinxvc
    It was grueling, but satisfying. I'll post more in the game thread.
    
    Feb 21, 2021
8. sphinxvc
  I no longer understand the appeal of off-road driving, but made full size, this would be cool: https://youtu.be/MwHHErfX9hI
  
  Jan 4, 2021
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  3. rhythmdevils
    Off-road driving in a Jeep Wrangler is one of tithe most exhilarating things I’ve ever done. But I love driving in general. Awesome video btw!
    
    Jan 4, 2021
    
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  4. sphinxvc
    That thing is awesome, would be cool to see a version with "drive by wire" as in where the vehicle scans the environment and figures out how to adjust itself. Right now the human's the slowest component in the chain.
    
    Jan 5, 2021
  5. yotacowboy
    Almost there: https://www.pirate4x4.com/threads/hydrodynamic-buggy.763311/
    
    There was another build thread on p4x4 like 20 years ago I can't find now that was full hydrodynamic with two tank style swing axles and adjustable wheel base.
    
    And there's this, too: https://youtu.be/h8yw6CUlEZ0
    
    Jan 5, 2021
    
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9. Boops
  Nice Sekiro cameo in your turntable setup shot.
  
  Aug 12, 2020
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  3. Boops
    Lol. @Boops dies 850,000 times and gives up half way through.
    
    Aug 12, 2020
    
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  4. Melvillian
    That’s a good catch lol I saw that photo a couple of times and didn’t notice.
    
    I’m working on the multiple endings atm.
    
    Aug 12, 2020
    
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  5. HotRatSalad
    OMG Sekiro ! Loved it so much, got platinum !
    
    Aug 12, 2020
    
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10. sphinxvc
  What's with cars that sound like they're sharting? Who among you are into this?
  
  Sep 5, 2019
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  3. spwath
    I think it's satisfying for the driver. Just not everyone else.
    Plus less restrictive=more hp
    
    Sep 6, 2019
  4. Deep Funk
    The subtle burble of a nice engine is one thing. Fart cannons though, too monotone. A stock Golf GTI can sound really nice. Those big American V8s, I dig them. Just do not let your car fart like an asshole.
    
    Sep 6, 2019
    
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  5. sphinxvc
    @spwath may I suggest Imodium AD instead?
    
    Sep 6, 2019
11. sphinxvc
  BWC + Tool album, ❤
  
  Aug 31, 2019
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12. sphinxvc
  Last of Us vinyl is on sale again at non $500 - $1K prices, picked up Vol. 1 and 2
  
  Apr 15, 2019
  1. Ash1412, FallingObjects, Cakecake and 3 others like this.
  2. brencho
    oh damn. music composed by a really good argentine musician
    
    Apr 15, 2019
  3. zerodeefex
    DO I WANT THE COLORED VERSION OR THE BLACK?
    
    Apr 15, 2019
    
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  4. FallingObjects
    @zerodeefex best get both, just for good measure
    
    Apr 15, 2019
13. sphinxvc
  I just shifted most of my weight to my right leg. #uselesssocialmediaprofileupdateimpression
  
  Nov 17, 2018
  1. Boops, Deep Funk, Griffon and 5 others like this.
  2. Riotvan
    I want to tell you all about my farts. Looking for like-minded people #blessed #brownlung #wateryeyes
    
    Nov 17, 2018
    
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14. sphinxvc
  Has anyone tried a HDMI-coax audio extractor? Any better than optical? PS4 optical <<< Gen 5 USB. Before Gen 5 I felt less bad about it.
  
  Aug 16, 2018
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  3. A1Gear
    Something like this maybe:
    https://www.gefen.com/product/4k-ultra-hd-600-mhz-12-scaler-w-edid-detective-and-audio-de-embedder-EXT-UHD600A-12-DS
    https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1373909-REG (btw it's cheaper on Newegg atm)
    or
    
    https://www.gefen.com/product/audiovideo-multi-format-processor-EXT-MFP
    https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1122920-REG (this is probably way overkill)
    
    All specs are on the Gefen site.
    
    Aug 16, 2018
  4. A1Gear
    Or perhaps something like this:
    https://www.gefen.com/product/hdmi-hdmi-plus-audio-converter-GTV-HDMI-2-HDMIAUD
    https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1353753-REG
    
    Just make sure whatever you buy has a proper unadulterated HDMI-to-HDMI bypass and/or a 1:2 built-in splitter.
    And like others mentioned: its difficult finding proper audio-side S/PDIF de-embedders... w/out some latency issues or horrid re-clocking chips.
    
    Aug 16, 2018
  5. A1Gear
    There's also a bunch of much cheaper Chinese HDMI to SPDIF splitters w/ de-embedders on Amazon; though they do tend to have lots of fake/sponsored reviews; as I usually check-up on: https://www.fakespot.com/ before shopping on Amazon/Newegg/Yelp.
    
    @sphinxvc When you eventually acquire one, that works properly... please do tell us! As I'm quite interested in getting one of this newer 4K 60Hz HDR 4:4:4 Gadgets myself.
    
    Aug 16, 2018
15. sphinxvc
  Eminence Alpha 15A + other free stuff for SFers: https://goo.gl/sFr73D
  
  Aug 8, 2018
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16. sphinxvc
  Smh https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis92156-shun-mook-audio-signal-tube-resonators-enhance-the-performance-of-your-tubes-tweaks
  
  Jul 13, 2018
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  3. Vansen
    I’ve been looking for one of these for my MCTH. Sweet!
    
    Jul 14, 2018
    
    Boops likes this.
  4. Cspirou
    Made in the USA!
    
    Jul 14, 2018
  5. sphinxvc
    When no one buys your floor savers
    
    Jul 14, 2018
    
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17. sphinxvc
  What's a fair price for a used 650 these days? Haven't been keeping up.
  
  Jul 1, 2018
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  2. Mystic
    $200 for one in great condition? Massdrop has the 6xx for that price with immediate shipping pretty often these days.
    
    Jul 1, 2018
    
    Lyander and sphinxvc like this.
  3. Pyruvate
    $185-$200?
    
    Jul 1, 2018
    
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18. skem
  Here’s an interesting fact: Did you know the pulsar location map on your Voyager record avatar doesn’t actually work as a map to locate Earth, as originally intended.
  
  Mar 18, 2018
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  3. captkirk
    Major Asshole will lead the receiving delegation, but Gunner’s Mate 1st Class Philip Asshole will botch the gun salute... mayhem ensues.
    
    Mar 18, 2018
  4. Ringingears
    I knew it, I’m surrounded by a bunch of Assholes!
    
    Mar 18, 2018
    
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  5. skem
    @sphinxvc, sorry I caused a runaway thread on your wall
    
    Mar 18, 2018
19. sphinxvc
  99% of people don't know how to use camera flash. -_-
  
  Feb 25, 2018
  1. bazelio, DigMe, jowls and 3 others like this.
  2. SoupRKnowva
    this is why some of the best advice you can give people is to just turn it off.
    
    Feb 25, 2018
  3. jowls
    Bounce, off-camera or GTFO. Haha, I even bounce the little flash on my RX100...
    
    Feb 25, 2018
20. sphinxvc
  Found out my most played LP in the past year is a digital recording: Our Man in Paris. Hunting Japanese version from 70s now.
  
  Feb 2, 2018
  1. bazelio, ohmaigulay and Colgin like this.
  2. Colgin
    Love Dexter Gordon! Great album. Will fire it up today as I have not listened to it in a while.
    
    Feb 2, 2018
  3. brencho
    Music matters pressing is ill
    
    Feb 2, 2018
    
    bazelio likes this.
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