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Post by LCSeminole on Aug 28, 2024 8:48:34 GMT -5
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Post by LCSeminole on Aug 28, 2024 10:05:18 GMT -5
I know, I know, this isn't real exciting but I bought this dryer vent coupling to cleanup behind my clothes dryer. www.magvent-dryervent.com/ If only you saw the boring stuff Amazon has been delivering to MY house this week! But I was just thinking, it's a lot of fun to be able to think about a problem or project, imagine a solution, try to figure out what to CALL the solution, search for it ... and have it within two days! View AttachmentAmazon opened up a warehouse and delivery system in my area at the beginning of the year, so sometimes I'll get my orders the next day, as long as the items are in stock locally. |
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Post by ttocs on Aug 28, 2024 10:10:15 GMT -5
I'm very disappointed, you didn't get the Carbon Fiber version? That's going to throw off the center of gravity! But I am impressed with the feature that shows approaching traffic behind! |
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Post by LCSeminole on Aug 28, 2024 11:45:29 GMT -5
I'm very disappointed, you didn't get the Carbon Fiber version? That's going to throw off the center of gravity! But I am impressed with the feature that shows approaching traffic behind! Actually I had hoped to find a version made of aircraft grade titanium, and was told that is an “unrealized” model. As for the center of gravity, I use a 0.000000072mm thicker cleat on my left side shoe to compensate for this. |
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Post by klinemj on Aug 28, 2024 12:47:25 GMT -5
Well, a month ago I posted I'd bought a new laptop. It died...just less than 30 days ago. The audio wouldn't go off mute, and I learned that it thought it had no audio devices to play through! The laptop's speakers would not play, nor would the wired output or bluetooth earbuds! No troubleshooting could resolve it (believe me, I looked and tried...). Given it was the last day to return it for no charge, it went back. So...I just bought this. It cost 2x what I had, but it's worth it to me.  Mark |
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Post by Cogito on Aug 28, 2024 20:08:21 GMT -5
Added a bit of hardware to my favorite plinker. Tacticon Predator V2 reticle sight. Inexpensive and terrific build quality.  |
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Post by ttocs on Aug 28, 2024 22:35:02 GMT -5
Ear protection. I've been to a great many races over many years, but will be going to my first NHRA Drag Race this weekend!! I've only witnessed one Top Fuel Dragster exhibition burnout for real when Gateway Motorsports Park first opened for the CART Racing Series. It was a short one since the pavement was new, but it was LOUD!! even with sealed ear protection headphones on. So I'm doubling up with these. Not the best, but good enough on short notice. Go TJ Zizzo!!   |
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Post by geebo on Aug 29, 2024 19:38:37 GMT -5
Ear protection. I've been to a great many races over many years, but will be going to my first NHRA Drag Race this weekend!! I've only witnessed one Top Fuel Dragster exhibition burnout for real when Gateway Motorsports Park first opened for the CART Racing Series. It was a short one since the pavement was new, but it was LOUD!! even with sealed ear protection headphones on. So I'm doubling up with these. Not the best, but good enough on short notice. Go TJ Zizzo!! Not only is it loud but you will feel the power when that light goes green. The experience of two 1,500+ hp top fuel dragsters or funny cars taking off is hard to describe. |
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Post by ttocs on Aug 29, 2024 19:41:36 GMT -5
Ear protection. I've been to a great many races over many years, but will be going to my first NHRA Drag Race this weekend!! I've only witnessed one Top Fuel Dragster exhibition burnout for real when Gateway Motorsports Park first opened for the CART Racing Series. It was a short one since the pavement was new, but it was LOUD!! even with sealed ear protection headphones on. So I'm doubling up with these. Not the best, but good enough on short notice. Go TJ Zizzo!! Not only is it loud but you will feel the power when that light goes green. The experience of two 1,500+ hp top fuel dragsters or funny cars taking off is hard to describe. You forgot a digit. They now have over 11,000HP! I think you're quoting the per-cylinder spec, which is close to 1,500HP. |
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Post by geebo on Aug 29, 2024 19:59:49 GMT -5
Not only is it loud but you will feel the power when that light goes green. The experience of two 1,500+ hp top fuel dragsters or funny cars taking off is hard to describe. You forgot a digit. They now have over 11,000HP! I think you're quoting the per-cylinder spec, which is close to 1,500HP. You are quite right, I left out a 0. I heard somewhere recently that the number could be as high as 15,000 with new measuring techniques. When I took my wife to Memphis for the races many years ago we were walking to the track and some cars had just taken off. My wife's eyes got huge and she said I wasn't kidding when I said they were loud. Then I told her those were just Pro Stock cars. Are you going to Indy? Tell Beckman to win one for John. |
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Post by ttocs on Aug 29, 2024 20:24:10 GMT -5
You forgot a digit. They now have over 11,000HP! I think you're quoting the per-cylinder spec, which is close to 1,500HP. You are quite right, I left out a 0. I heard somewhere recently that the number could be as high as 15,000 with new measuring techniques. When I took my wife to Memphis for the races many years ago we were walking to the track and some cars had just taken off. My wife's eyes got huge and she said I wasn't kidding when I said they were loud. Then I told her those were just Pro Stock cars. Are you going to Indy? Tell Beckman to win one for John. 15,000, eh? Didn't know there's a new method to measure the intense power. Yes, The Big Go! I met someone with the TJ Zizzo Team and was invited to go, so I said Heck Yeah! So I'll be there for Sunday final qualifying and Monday Eliminations. And being a Beckman fan, I'll relay your well wishes! He's acclimated really well to John's car. He trained the Force daughters for their NHRA licensing. |
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Post by LCSeminole on Aug 29, 2024 21:06:05 GMT -5
Ear protection. I've been to a great many races over many years, but will be going to my first NHRA Drag Race this weekend!! I've only witnessed one Top Fuel Dragster exhibition burnout for real when Gateway Motorsports Park first opened for the CART Racing Series. It was a short one since the pavement was new, but it was LOUD!! even with sealed ear protection headphones on. So I'm doubling up with these. Not the best, but good enough on short notice. Go TJ Zizzo!! Not only is it loud but you will feel the power when that light goes green. The experience of two 1,500+ hp top fuel dragsters or funny cars taking off is hard to describe. It's been quite a few years, like 25 or so, when I attended Gatornationals in Gainesville, FL. You are correct that its hard to describe, I'd compare it somewhat to experiencing the raw power of a shuttle launch at Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral. Enjoy and have fun!!! |
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Post by geebo on Aug 29, 2024 21:46:55 GMT -5
You are quite right, I left out a 0. I heard somewhere recently that the number could be as high as 15,000 with new measuring techniques. When I took my wife to Memphis for the races many years ago we were walking to the track and some cars had just taken off. My wife's eyes got huge and she said I wasn't kidding when I said they were loud. Then I told her those were just Pro Stock cars. Are you going to Indy? Tell Beckman to win one for John. 15,000, eh? Didn't know there's a new method to measure the intense power. Yes, The Big Go! I met someone with the TJ Zizzo Team and was invited to go, so I said Heck Yeah! So I'll be there for Sunday final qualifying and Monday Eliminations. And being a Beckman fan, I'll relay your well wishes! He's acclimated really well to John's car. He trained the Force daughters for their NHRA licensing. I can't find where I saw that but regardless even 11,000 is a bunch of HP. Beckman also trained Laurie who has a Super Comp license. |
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Post by novisnick on Sept 1, 2024 15:43:56 GMT -5
Have you had a problem with volume equalization? Playback from Pandora has vast volume swings per song, so much so that I just registered to return the product. WIIM told me that they don’t support it. Have you found that to be true with yours? How do you use it? Thanks for any input you may have. |
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Post by monkumonku on Sept 1, 2024 15:55:50 GMT -5
Have you had a problem with volume equalization? Playback from Pandora has vast volume swings per song, so much so that I just registered to return the product. WIIM told me that they don’t support it. Have you found that to be true with yours? How do you use it? Thanks for any input you may have. I stream Tidal and Qobuz through the Wiim but use an external DAC. I notice the volume does vary from song to song, some more than others. Normally I will listen to an entire album at a time so the issue of varying volume doesn't affect me too much. Sorry you had that problem. I don't know if something like that is due to the streamer or to the recordings themselves. |
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Post by novisnick on Sept 1, 2024 16:35:55 GMT -5
Have you had a problem with volume equalization? Playback from Pandora has vast volume swings per song, so much so that I just registered to return the product. WIIM told me that they don’t support it. Have you found that to be true with yours? How do you use it? Thanks for any input you may have. I stream Tidal and Qobuz through the Wiim but use an external DAC. I notice the volume does vary from song to song, some more than others. Normally I will listen to an entire album at a time so the issue of varying volume doesn't affect me too much. Sorry you had that problem. I don't know if something like that is due to the streamer or to the recordings themselves. Thanks for your quick response. When using an IPHONE OR IPAD the and Emotiva dongle plugged into my UMC-1 I have no such fluctuation. This requires a dedicated I product to stream from and the one I was using has a battery that swelled up and is soon doomed. I’ve worn out one dongle and was fortunate enough to own another. My remedy will be a less expensive Ipad gen 9 to stream from. Until this dongle dies I’m good. |
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Post by monkumonku on Sept 1, 2024 17:47:08 GMT -5
I stream Tidal and Qobuz through the Wiim but use an external DAC. I notice the volume does vary from song to song, some more than others. Normally I will listen to an entire album at a time so the issue of varying volume doesn't affect me too much. Sorry you had that problem. I don't know if something like that is due to the streamer or to the recordings themselves. Thanks for your quick response. When using an IPHONE OR IPAD the and Emotiva dongle plugged into my UMC-1 I have no such fluctuation. This requires a dedicated I product to stream from and the one I was using has a battery that swelled up and is soon doomed. I’ve worn out one dongle and was fortunate enough to own another. My remedy will be a less expensive Ipad gen 9 to stream from. Until this dongle dies I’m good. Well good luck with all that! Sounds like it's a Wiim issue. |
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Post by 405x5 on Sept 1, 2024 21:34:13 GMT -5
…… for Switzerland and Italy…… The farthest we’ve been from our backyard so far LOL Prefer these individuals over the adapter kits that have too many loose parts   |
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Post by 405x5 on Sept 1, 2024 22:08:46 GMT -5
Ear protection. I've been to a great many races over many years, but will be going to my first NHRA Drag Race this weekend!! I've only witnessed one Top Fuel Dragster exhibition burnout for real when Gateway Motorsports Park first opened for the CART Racing Series. It was a short one since the pavement was new, but it was LOUD!! even with sealed ear protection headphones on. So I'm doubling up with these. Not the best, but good enough on short notice. Go TJ Zizzo!! …..You had me remembering New York’s national Speedway out in Suffolk county Long Island, New York, which CLOSED In 1980 and first opened in 1966 (Didn’t know the dates until this evening lol). Went there once in 72 or 73 to watch those dragsters Compete. We had a summer place out there and the owner rented the house behind us and gave us tickets so off we went. I was in the high-performance boats for the longest time so loud was something I was used to, but man…… I never went again after that day. |
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Post by audiobill on Sept 2, 2024 5:18:33 GMT -5
 Eversolo DMP-A8 Streamer/DAC/Preamp Amazing features, performance, reviews and value. Roon Ready. |
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