Qildail

Laser thermometer? Unlikely. You probably have IR thermometer with laser pointer. It will measure everything emitting infrared spectra. That can be the filament itself behind the glass envelope. When you see metal glow red it usually means more than 400 deg C.

For a survey of tube temperatures see this post:
https://www.superbestaudiofriends.org/index.php?threads/tube-warm-up-time-technical-measurements.3810/

@atomicbob That is great work there, sir. Very interesting that 15-20m seems to be a round equilibrium time.

I didn’t this was possible because of how XLR cables are configured with one end female and the other male. Why would you have a female - female XLR cable?

Unless you are using the RCA output/input. But then what is the point of a balanced preamp and balanced amp if you aren’t using balanced cables?

@Cspirou Short version of that story is the Freya balanced out is tied up by Mjolnir now; so I’ve got Jot a bit out of place as an SE-only amp for the moment.

He was pretty stressed out the first couple years, but he is just resigned now. Him, the insurance company, and various (sub)contractors (and their insurers) all have lawyers, and the city is involved too for code issues. Makes me shake my head.

^ gubbamins!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Also, I wonder how much the lawyers are colluding to stretch this case out.

Speaking with him we are both very sure far more money has been spent in the legal system than the entire repair job would have cost even if they did it twice. Nobody wants to take any blame though, and that appears to be worth more money than anything else.

I have an Audio Research pre and a Kuzma tonearm that I got such ridiculous deals on, I don't think I'll ever part with them. And both are amazing performers.

My old stuff - turntable (since incrementally upgraded) & CD player (now transport) bought in the mid 90s. Even at my budget there are better of both out there but with inflation and with the value I've had out of them, it'd be silly to sell.

"Too Jewish."

(everyone is fine - just a series of klutzy moments with the women of my immediate family)

No one really wants to hang out at the ER. Even though my day job involved observing prehospital transport, ER and OR for medical device research, it is emotionally draining. People ranging from mildly frustrated to really scared. Lives saved and lives lost.

@Qildail now thinking about it, how about using your debit card as an ATM card for cash withdraws? That's how I been using mine. I use my Credit Union's Co-Op ATM Network, which gives me better ATM locations than the big banks. I normally carry $40-$60 on me. Only time Socialism works IMO.

@YMO Yep; that's pretty much the direction I'm heading. Use the card for the ATM, then put it back in the home wallet.

Thanks for the tips and hints, gang.

I still keep it in my wallet, just in case. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=lTYdtfM13LE

I don't mind untangling cables. I don't mind untangling rope.

I do mind untangling cheap, fine chain in necklaces etc. Sometimes it can be teased apart using a couple of needles, but generally it beats me.

@Thad E Ginathom Too many flashbacks of untangling my wife's jewelry with two toothpicks. The incense burner and chicken bones were just for backup.

Because I was a hobby jeweller once (whoa, nearly 40 years ago!) people tend to give me those tasks.

Because I was a hobby sailor too, I take a pride in untangling rope --- and a bigger pride in not tangling it in the first place! LOL

That's more of a love triangle than duo in my eyes: the diacetyl compounds are probably a large part of the show.

Popcorn with Champagne is an enophile classic.

(Also Foie Gras and Sauternes)

Except on weight.

It feels like you were always here!

Hug me

You wait your turn. I'm hugging Qildail!

Yeah, I get teased for being a box hoarder.

"Why don't you you at least fold them down flat so they don't take up so much damn space?"

"Because I need to keep the foam inserts to protect the items if I ship them."

"So, you're now hoarding foam thingies as well?"

One of the reasons I purge, I'm sick of having so many damn boxes!!

You should see my attic…

Time to upgrade to Lyr 3+ + MB.

Jot 2 is my work amp. If I was listening for engagement though, Valh 2 would be my choice.

This talk is all well and good, but what are you replacing the *wife* with?

Are you upgrading? Or sidegrading? Or, perhaps, waiting for some new model, which might, or might not, be released?

But if you put them away, how could you enjoy their beauty?

Or some of these aftermarket cables are so pretty I want to replace all my stock cables and never see them again. ;)

ok, but is the soap good?

It's good pure soap. Works a wonder on my genitals. Last we were in Paris we brought an empty carry-on here and filled it. The store clerk thought we were crazy.
https://goo.gl/maps/aVbEiFccREB58BVAA

Please let me know if you decide to let go of the Clears. But you can keep the soap!

Did you use duct-tape?

If not, did you consider it? These are important questions.

@Deep Funk ha! No, no duct tape, but I did try spraying WD-40 on the valve before resorting to emergency surgery on the thing. So, half point there maybe?…

You, sir, are a renaissance man. Don't forget about the duct tape, though.

They used to sell the plastic bags for pads a la carte (5 for $10 I think?) but I don’t see them on the site anymore. Maybe try emailing them?

We will have the bags back soon, did a slight redesign and ordered a bunch more!

Wasn't expecting a direct reply at all. Thanks, Zach; I'll keep my eyes out for them.

@Armaegis ha!

"only putting ice cube at a time"

But what time?

That's when you wanna gossip with your GFs is bringing out the cube.

I think my youngest daughter was more excited about them getting here than I was. Of course she will inherit them, so I'm cooking my own food for the next couple weeks... (I kid, I kid...)