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Re: What is up with Hugh Grant??
I'm thinking you may have forgotten the hookers he got caught with. She had enough and walkedHis screwup was breaking up with her.
pitdogg2
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Re: EV's , who owns one and can share their ownership experience?
I don't think northern New England, given our climate, housing density, and terrain, is a great place for EVs -- but the locals seem to think otherwise. We do not have one, mostly due to (my) range anxiety.
That said, our daughter & son-in-law have a Tesla 3, and his parents have a Tesla Y. They love them and are very happy with every aspect of owning one. Both families do each have one gas-drinking vehicle as well.
I've driven the 3 several times (mostly doing grandchildren transport
), and other than some abstruse aspects to the user interface (so to speak) I find it quite nice. The 3 is a fairly early one, but its level of fit and finish seem absolutely fine to me, at least on par with contemporary US vehicles.
Elon Musk's... umm... eccentricities aside, I really cannot imagine anyone seriously considering any other than a Tesla, if for no other reason than their charging infrastructure. They're the sine qua non in the US Northeast.
EVs are surprisingly common where we live, probably mostly due to the presence of Dartmouth College and the resulting micro-tech-enclave surrounding it. NH's legacy reputation as a tax haven (I suppose) also brings with it a remarkable concentration of wealth for a generally unassuming part of the world.
Appros of nothing, I'd say that in our neck of the woods, the most common EV brand after Tesla is Rivian (both the SUV and the pickup model are rather common). All others trail far behind, although there are a fair number of Leaves Leafs
, eMustangs, and, remarkably, even the electric F-150 Lightnings. Several Lucids kicking around, too, as well as a smattering of all the rest.
That said, our daughter & son-in-law have a Tesla 3, and his parents have a Tesla Y. They love them and are very happy with every aspect of owning one. Both families do each have one gas-drinking vehicle as well.
I've driven the 3 several times (mostly doing grandchildren transport
), and other than some abstruse aspects to the user interface (so to speak) I find it quite nice. The 3 is a fairly early one, but its level of fit and finish seem absolutely fine to me, at least on par with contemporary US vehicles.Elon Musk's... umm... eccentricities aside, I really cannot imagine anyone seriously considering any other than a Tesla, if for no other reason than their charging infrastructure. They're the sine qua non in the US Northeast.
EVs are surprisingly common where we live, probably mostly due to the presence of Dartmouth College and the resulting micro-tech-enclave surrounding it. NH's legacy reputation as a tax haven (I suppose) also brings with it a remarkable concentration of wealth for a generally unassuming part of the world.
Appros of nothing, I'd say that in our neck of the woods, the most common EV brand after Tesla is Rivian (both the SUV and the pickup model are rather common). All others trail far behind, although there are a fair number of Leaves Leafs
, eMustangs, and, remarkably, even the electric F-150 Lightnings. Several Lucids kicking around, too, as well as a smattering of all the rest.
mhardy6647
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Re: What Are You Listening To? (Part Deux)
When I saw the name and address on the rear of the album cover I decided to look up Robert Corby and sadly found his obituary.
He lived in Dover as child and relocated to Hamburg, N.J. Small world in that I was raised in Hamburg from the age of 5 till I was 25.
pumpkinman
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Re: Post a picture.....any picture...part deux...
I don't think the slightly lifted corner on the lower left edge of the tape is accidental. Nor is the slightly skewed angle of the cut.
msg
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Re: Modding RT25i crossover ?
Replacing an iron core inductor in series to the midrange will net tremendous gains in clarity detailing
Just make sure things match
Iron core inductors are like a hundred feet of dental floss wire
Just make sure things match
Iron core inductors are like a hundred feet of dental floss wire
VR3
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Re: Modding RT25i crossover ?
Yeah, I bought mine for a desktop system in my office based on your recommendation in a thread I posted years ago. They do not disappoint. Still have them. Not currently in use, but they're not going anywhere. They're like a sleeper gem.
I also had a pair of RT35i, thinking bigger would be even better. They were no slouches, but they were a bit more heavy handed in lower vocals and mid bass. The RT25i's seemed more "pure" (balanced) all through the wonderful mid/upper midrange where vocals and certain instruments soar.
Bass is ok and really good for a speaker this size. I'm really glad I pulled these out first. The vocals and acoustic instruments are so pure and open.
Listening to some remastered Jewel right now.
H9
heiney9
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Re: Post a picture.....any picture...part deux...
So - is that a double banana plug, or two singles?
In either case, they appear to have the 0.75 inch spacing -- which is proscribed (ahem, that is, not allowed) in the EU.
I thus see this fine bit of artistry as brilliant social commentary.
mhardy6647
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Re: Phantom center channel
Magnepan speakers have an advantage of being dipole speakers with sound emanating front and rear so reflecting off the front wall plus ideal setup sets a small sweet spot due to toe in and really dials in a big and strong center image. Not all box speakers will have that type of performance and make a center channel speaker unnecessary.
I tried my 1.7is without a center speaker and wasn't disappointed, but wasn't happy with the relative loss of dynamics for home theater when compared to L800s for mains and a L400 for center.
But, I'd be happy with using the 1.7is and the pair of Rel S/510s they pair with for a dual music/movie system if I needed to.
I tried my 1.7is without a center speaker and wasn't disappointed, but wasn't happy with the relative loss of dynamics for home theater when compared to L800s for mains and a L400 for center.
But, I'd be happy with using the 1.7is and the pair of Rel S/510s they pair with for a dual music/movie system if I needed to.
Emlyn
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Re: Post a picture.....any picture...part deux...
Yes, quickly DE-pressurized😎mhardy6647 wrote: »
pitdogg2
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Re: TECHNICS - SL-1210G Direct Drive Turntable
Do you have a note of this person's youtube channel?skipshot12 wrote: ».
There’s a fella on YouTube that has a buyer in Japan selecting the top condition tables for him to bring into the us.
He totally rebuilds and upgrades them to last another 20 years.That's nice. What's that little clear piece on the plinth on the right?I agree with @skipshot12 . The higher end tables of that era were something special.
Absolutely,
Search captmark09 on YouTube.
I purchased my KP-9010 from him a few years ago.
Does absolutely top notch work on his overhauls and also starts with extremely beautiful condition tables.
skipshot12
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