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I use my Future Sonics MG5HX even more than I use my Sennheiser HD650. If they were slightly more comfortable to have shoved in my ears I'd probably use them all the time.

To clarify : They're not uncomfortable at all. They are customs so they fit perfectly. I just don't like having any IEM stuck in my ear for more than an hour or so at a time.

Looking at the same now that I've moved into a tiny split level

Selection is a big part of why I use mostly spotify to find music and then bandcamp to purchase what I want hi-res or physical media.

I know it's sacrilege, but I hate a matte screen. Loved my t480s... Except the screen.

I think matte is great for work/critical things on a laptop in different light conditions.

I love Thinkpads due to easy to fix. The x130e is from 2012 and still works fine.

what did you buy?

The nVidia Shield. Yeah....I know. Great product just not what I'm expecting.

What were you expecting that it didn't deliver?

The hint is my current avatar.

So your oysters are blue?

Like the ones on Long Island?

Hell yea, you are coming up just before all the tourists. Good call. Would love to grab a few drinks

Yup. I don't want to deal with them, and I don't mind cooler weather. Gotten good deals on a B&B. I'll reach out when it's closer. May 9th-May 14th.

Not wrong. LA feels a lot like Houston to me. Although urban sprawl isn't as bad here

Yep. Good, solid not too expensive stuff

Cool, thanks for the tip. Just ordered a balanced IEM cable.

Indeed. I was quite surprised on what's in it. Also reminds me, I think ATM computer tech has plateau. It wasn't like the 80s/90s.

I agree, you can throw a few upgrades on a older device and still have a very usable machine right now.

My 2014 Lenovo y70 still runs great with a 500gb SSD and upgrade to 16gb ram. Trying to convince my wife her 2012 Asus needs an SSD, but it still works pretty good stock.

My wife and I cut cable TV about 3 years ago, we only have cable internet. We upgraded to the Shield TV 2 years ago from a Fire TV and the Shield is miles ahead of the Fire TV in every way. Its very easy to "cut the cord" with the Shield. It's overpowered as a streamer and its very good with game streaming or local emulations.

I currently have a PS4 in the living room. It does most of the streaming duties. However, I do find the interface to be "chunky," since well it's a video game console. Sega Saturn emulation is tempting.

It has been impeccable as a streamer via apps and from my NAS. I can't wait to try it as a game streamer so I can play emulated 4K Breath of the Wild on my 65"

Like what?

Sometimes the free stuff is great too. Eg, a nice bit of chip tune/mellow analogue stuff if you like that sort of thing... https://dubmood.bandcamp.com/album/overshoot-days-data075

I got on FM Skyline stuff that's on BC. Very 90s sound, reminds me of the older VGM Soundtracks from the early 90s when CDs were just being used for video games.

Eat a decent meal. A healing body needs food. Narrowly avoided getting the flu the last few days.

I think it was also the reason why I was getting tinnitus. It's better now just slight but of noise in my right ear.

No need to panic yet, it’ll probably pass. But caution is advised, see my past comments for more: https://www.superbestaudiofriends.org/index.php?search/68611583/&q=Tinnitus&o=date&c%5Buser%5D%5B0%5D=2130

Thanks guys! I only hear it by using earplugs. After removing them I don't notice it.

In my case, I found big help from reframing subconscious "negative energy" and beliefs. It is a form of transformation of changing your personality for the best. Not easy to do though. The subconscious stressor that you might not be aware of drag you down and waste mental energy.

OK, so I like pita bread. I still think of the acronym every time I eat it.

I just noticed the banner yesterday. I think it should be in bold red letters so the newbs can see it and prevent any 50 car shit pileups

I'm wanting to see something like this in the banner: https://dsh.re/c199e9

I feel sorry to my Midwest folks. Bring out the t00bs and Class A stuff as @Cspirou said and stay warm. And me thinking I want to move up to New England, ahhahah. I still would do it....

I wore 4 layers to the office today, with the outer layer being a quilted and windproof pair of Carharrt overalls. I may have looked odd, but I was toasty till my jeep finally warmed up.

If you don't need to go out, stay inside friends. I have mild frostbite on my thumb from taking off my glove for two minutes to pump gas.

And the kicker is Saturday temps are expected to be in the high 40s. 70 degree temperature swing in one week. What could possibly go wrong?

@LetMeBeFrank stay safe. That sounds horrendous.