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Post by pedrocols on Jan 1, 2020 18:36:05 GMT -5
Yes, but you don’t want to know!! I will take your word for it on this one...😂🤣 |
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Post by Ex_Vintage on Jan 1, 2020 19:52:50 GMT -5
So recommended, makes allot of other machines broken. Most use slip and grip. Subaru is symmetrical all wheel drive 24/7! So while others will introduce AWD, Subaru had it first and changed how the snow bunnies get along. I had 2 Subarus and loved them both. WRX and a Legacy GT. Still doing 75MPH in the snow on all weathers while others were spinning out all over the place. The Subaru delivers. Not to mention their IIHS scores. Mostly Top Safety Pick or Top Safety Pick Plus! So far - So GOOD This machine has ALMOST as much "Giddyup" as my 2004 Volvo S60-R that I had a few years back and interior / seats are probably NICER. AWD System that Subie uses is hands-down the BEST that I have driven (Superior performance and less complex than the Haldex variable-conversion "diverter" sub-system on the Volvo). AFAIK - the only AWD System that MAY be "superior" is the Quatro system used on Audis - and that comes at a considerably higher price tag that I'm willing to pay-for (at least, as NEW) The big tires and "mild-off-road" suspension is just the ticket for crappy Urban area roads during ALL seasons. We're not there yet - but if anybody has an older relative looking for a car: The seats are at "bun-height" = makes getting in & out easy Rear-seat leg room is like a mini-limo. There is actually enough room behind me when I drive for a normal adult (I'm 6'-3") Only complaint is that I wish I could disable the stupid Start / Stop operation. (You can do it on a "temporary" basis - as soon as you shut-off the car and re-start it, it gets re-engaged). I worry about the added strain on the starter and battery and maintaining oil-flow to the turbocharger when the engine shuts-down. I am a relatively "green" person - but NOT at the expense of unwarranted wear-and-tear on my already expensive vehicle. I'd happily trade the gallon or two that it saves over the course of a year. (It's ALREADY a PZEV and I've chosen a turbo-4-banger over a more thirsty 6-cylinder model that this engine replaces.) Call me "old-school" - But I STILL firmly believe that the biggest "Safety Feature" of ANY car is the thing with a Brain sitting behind the Steering Wheel (AND staying-OFF hand-held phones / fumbling-around with stuff while driving, at least while in any sort of traffic / city driving...) A vehicle with good dynamics and good tires / brakes comes next = the ability to maintain control and steer-around or stop for "the (fecal matter) that happens" This is our 2nd Subie and is unlikely to be our last - unless all of the added tech / complexity starts impacting RELIABILITY. I'd love to give the turbo a try. I have a 2016 Outback with the standard 2.4 boxer. The Outback with that motor is noticeably under powered. In Wisconsin winters the 4wd is priceless. Nice comfortable car. |
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Post by vcautokid on Jan 1, 2020 20:50:33 GMT -5
Beam me up Scotty! Was never said, but hey Happy New Year everyone, and no you cannot order Egg Rolls at Waffle House, but in any case, I just bought an Anthem AVM30 for my Bedroom and the Logitech 665 to drive it and my other gear at my place. Have a old Marantz RC2000 mk.2 looks like an old Universal Remotes. Will learn to fly it too. Got it for 25.00 bucks so not so shabby, and the Bacon is still crispy. As my kid buddies would say. Yo! But I will get this all organized so I don't fall back into the Beecches back slide stupid 7 trillion remotes and sucking up more batteries than Astro on Alpha Prime. Less Electrons and Nuetrons and Protons and such going to the wrong place. Stupid is getting a redo. Yeah, that Marantz remote looks like a cousin of my Home Theater Master MX-500 remote, also branded as Universal. View AttachmentYep was a big OEM for many companies. Audio companies are not in the business of making remote controls. Remote Control companies make remote controls. |
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Post by creimes on Jan 2, 2020 2:28:42 GMT -5
Building some new subs, so new amp and new Flat Packs for the build Two Mini Marty Flat packs from these guys Also grabbed a Behringer NX6000D on sale for $577 CAD  |
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Post by geeqner on Jan 2, 2020 23:01:04 GMT -5
New Vintage Solid-State Pre-Amplifier:
(And a big thanks to member “Percussionista” for kindly working with me / selling it)
Threshold FET-9. An ALL-Discrete unit designed by Mr. Nelson Pass
I shined it up a bit and replaced the Electrolytic Capacitors within the separate Power Supply and within the unit itself.
(Got a little guidance from DIY Audio members)
This unit is “Dead Quiet” when there’s no music and very neutral when there IS.
The Phono Stage is (as it SHOULD be) leagues better than the one within my “classic” NAD 7220PE that it is replacing
(Set Resistance / Capacitive Loading to match Shure’s recommendations for my cart - a feature that the NAD lacked - that may partially explain the sound.)
I’m going to have to re-listen to ALL of my Vinyl - hearing nuances that I never noticed before it was developed around the same time as my TT/cartridge.
CD & other sources come-through “cleaner”/clearer, but not as big of a difference as I noticed with the Phono input
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Post by roadwar on Jan 6, 2020 12:36:52 GMT -5
Power Sound Audio surrounds to match my fronts
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Post by klinemj on Jan 6, 2020 20:21:40 GMT -5
New TV for the living room...  Mark |
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Post by valgolfs on Jan 6, 2020 20:28:21 GMT -5
Polk S20 bookshelf speakers for side surrounds, delivered tomorrow I hope. Attachments:
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Post by Cogito on Jan 6, 2020 21:56:29 GMT -5
Polk S20 bookshelf speakers for side surrounds, delivered tomorrow I hope. A lot of bang for the buck.  |
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Post by valgolfs on Jan 6, 2020 22:43:16 GMT -5
Wasn't too knowledgeable about them until I listened.
Heavily discounted to boot. 👍
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Post by Ex_Vintage on Jan 6, 2020 23:30:17 GMT -5
New screen for the family room. Nice picture and good apps.  |
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Post by vcautokid on Jan 6, 2020 23:38:09 GMT -5
New screen for the family room. Nice picture and good apps. If you have overlooked this company for a TV on the super reasonable. Why? Does quite well. May get one for my bedroom. See Rtings.com to get the 411 on the best selling TV on Amazon. |
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Post by autiger on Jan 7, 2020 17:41:55 GMT -5
New screen for the family room. Nice picture and good apps. LOVE mine |
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Post by creimes on Jan 7, 2020 20:50:07 GMT -5
New soldering iron, couldn't resist the $25 sale price   |
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Post by klinemj on Jan 7, 2020 21:32:05 GMT -5
Had to buy a new TV stand for the new, much larger TV. Bought it from IKEA, so I got to build it myself.  Mark |
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Post by brubacca on Jan 8, 2020 18:01:34 GMT -5
Ordered a Hana EL cartridge for my Rega P2. I am very excited to try a really good cartridge.
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Post by dksosku on Jan 10, 2020 10:44:34 GMT -5
Zwilling J.A. Henckels Pro 7-Piece Acacia Knife Block Set. Love how solid and sharp these knives are. Next target is to get few Shun Premier knives to have the best of both worlds.   |
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Post by creimes on Jan 10, 2020 20:26:32 GMT -5
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Post by pedrocols on Jan 10, 2020 21:28:05 GMT -5
Bryston 4B ST. Pretty hefty amp!  |
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Post by DavidR on Jan 10, 2020 22:07:57 GMT -5
(4) 1959 Tung-Sol 12BH7A NOS/NIB with black plates and horseshoe getter.
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