spwath

The models I listed are sort of the entry level "nice" ones people tend to recommend and will work for most needs. They sit at the $100-$120 range typically. But you can definitely go up from there if you're looking for something swank. Probably worthwhile to consider how easy it is to get replacement tips as well.

Get something from Metcal. I had an old SP200 and I forget where, but Marv talked about his model and his experience with it.

I have a t12 clone that I haven't used yet but will post a review. This guy convinced me to buy one.

https://www.rchelicopterfun.com/t12-soldering-station.html

I have a colleague whose son worked at EPIC. She described it as being in college again, including the part where most people leave after 4 years for something else.

If you really want to make a difference I suggest you arrange to experience the lives of your customers. Go on ride-alongs with paramedics in prehospital situations. Shadow attendings in the ER. Observe OR operations. Spend time in the ICU and NICU. That is what I did to learn how to better serve those working on the front lines of medical performance.

@atomicbob yeah, looks like there is plenty of opportunity to do that, once I finish my training. Would be interesting to see the hospital side, and even better if it was in a cool location

Which ones?

Probably these https://www.superbestaudiofriends.org/index.php?threads/troels-gravesen-illumina-66-build-log.11071/

Looks like you have on-site dry cleaning too.
https://careers.epic.com/Perks

Make sure they are using a high quality filter like Wix.

If only you didn't have to commute beyond the home office, it would be perfect!

This latest one is push-pull like the F5

high efficiency horn loaded something-or-other!

I won the same. This will be my first build. :)

Ye gods. I have no tolerance for drive-throughs. That's one good thing of the pandemic: Cut my "bad food" intake way down because I won't snake around a parking lot for 20 minutes.

That's been offset somewhat by home delivery alcohol, but at least it's something...

Hope the burger was good!

Don't complain to us when you are on the toilet @spwath

Compared to the amount of spicy food I eat this should be no problem

Yeah, for some reason Wisconsin area has a ton of nice mid century stuff, with mostly not too bad prices

Never mind the furniture: is she interested in your speakers?

Hasn't seen them yet but did think it was cool I was building speakers, and liked my car audio system

Seven-plus years and I'm more confused now than I was when I started...

Or are you? https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/46/Dunning%E2%80%93Kruger_Effect_01.svg :)

I'd have imposter syndrome, but really, I don't think I'd be any good at it.

replied to the other thread but just putting this out there: my rug is worth about 1/2 what my stereo is siting at, and I'm happy with that. Not trying to humble brag, but quality furnishings are two-in-the-hand.

2 suggestions; carpet store to try things and 2, great padding matters with any carpet, even high end hand woven rugs.

Real Talk: Some Home Depot have rugs at a reasonable price.

Wow. Stuff like that can spend /years/ being nearly finished... but you just *did it*

They look very nice. I wish I could hear them.

@Kunlun don't worry I'm doing it

That is so hawt.

Top is nice solid marble, weighs like 50+lb

I'm liking the minimalist vibe to the whole arrangement. But 50 pounds... oof.

Turntable goes right there.

I have heard an ex-cinema-driver system in a very much smaller room than yours and it sounded superb. It was some time back, but I recall thinking that it gave me the most *being-there* feeling that I had actually heard whilst not actually being there.

Perfect for tilting the earth’s axis.

That’s a pretty good price if the drivers are good. There’s a guy locally that’s been trying to sell a trashed and possibly incomplete pair for $1500. He started at $4k. Funny how some of these guys think their borderline junk is gold

So long as you're into it, it's a good thing.

Play the YMO theme song.

On a serious note, you're in the primary time of your life to meet women and make friends. After that, people will be more into their own lives/children/spouses. So make good use of the time. Also, even a little money each month in a vanguard index fund now will be more powerful for you than a thousand later in life. And, uh, brush your teeth twice a day.

Yes, and I am doing that. Living in the city, everyone at work is my age, made lots of friends, including women. Got a good amount going into 401k, but I should save more for other things. At the beginning was spending a bit to set up apartment and such, but now I'll try to save more, as I am usually somewhat bad at saving

https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1_UiMXjDuK1Rjy1zjq6zraFXa7/I-Hate-Code-Programming-Computer-Programmer-Coding-T-Shirt-Men-Short-Sleeve-O-Neck-Cotton-Male.jpg

Good troubleshooting/debugging skills will last a lifetime.

10 Midwest winters, then 37 years in California…

I mean I am from upstate NY, so it can't be that much worse here

I met a guy in Anchorage, who said, "I'm from Buffalo. I moved *here* for the weather."

Tannoy got their start making PA speakers, they became the dominant supplier in Britain during WWII. Older Brits still say 'heard it on the Tannoy' when they hear any kind of PA

Clipped British Tones
On the Tannoy
At the railway station.
Childhood memory.

#notahaiku