joshnich

Don’t know a lot about consoles. I picked this up at an estate sale for 40 dollars. There was an excellent condition Fisher 400 receiver in it and the speakers are a two way JBL ‘s The turntable and reel to reel were not that great. I added a CD player and it sounds really really good. Not a bad buy!

Couldn't resist. Reasonable miles. Had to deal with a few little things - to be expected on an 18 or so year old car. But it is an old school pre Chrysler Benz. Very well put together!

You haven’t watched many of their games. No Jimmy is not Mahomes. But All he does is win.

One thing it true however - they ( like pretty much every team) have had issues with the “new” breed of extremely mobile QBs. Their pass rush can really frustrate a classic drop back passer but a running and improviser can be problematic. It will be a tough game because of KC’s QB but I do think they will prevail.

When has had to pass he has and will. But why bother than you can run the ball the way that the niners have. So yes the KC QB is Great. But don’t underestimate Jimmy G. Also note that the niners have the best pass defense in the league and close to the best running game. KC has the worst pass defense and a suspect run defense. If the KC somehow contains the sf running game Jimmy G can make up for that. See the two games versus the cardinals. Cardinals have a solid run defense and were able to limit the niners run game ( our two all pro lineman were out) . So what did jimmy do averaged 370 yards in the two wins. See also him out dueling Drew B in the Dome. Not many have done that!

the total differential for the niners three losses was 13 points.

The niners clobbered both the Vikings and the Packers.

Trying to understand why you would think that. I admit to being a long term niner fan but I’m also a realist. The niners will clobber the chiefs. Better defense better offense and better special teams and yes a better coach.

Mmmm...... check out the score from earlier this year when SF played the packers. Honestly I think the niners have more of an issue with “mobile” qbs. And AR doesn’t qualify as one of those. Look what they did to cousins. I think the same is I store for the old blue.

The new taco craze in SF https://www.sfchronicle.com/restaurants/article/Cheesy-messy-Tijuana-style-tacos-are-the-Bay-14945391.php?

How did that turn out for them?

I have not tried the Myabi knives. But I am a huge fan of Japanese knives. I have a set of Shun premier knives that are the best I have ever used. Never really sure why I have a set! I tend to just use one knife. The Japanese version of the chefs knife. I can pretty much do most everything with the one blade.

I don't know anything about the unit..but it sounds like you are using the iPad as the source and getting that music to the player using bluetooth. The better way would be to use the apple airplay which I would be surprised if the Marantz isn't compatible. I would also think that you can use the Marantz as the source and the iPad as a controller. Figuring out that approach would be best. J

I am using a server that is a purpose built fanless windows computer with the music stored on a nas. Streaming service is Tidal with Roon organizing it all. DAC is a benchmark Benchmark DAC 3. Doing it over I would probably go the NUC route or something prebuilt from small green computers.

I don't have any issues with the players on the list but would certainly have a different top 10 list of my own!

Mine were new decorators. $800.00 if I remember correctly. Paid a hundred bucks in cash, put $300 on a credit card and financed the rest through the store.

I have had similar a similar experience. I used the blower before I had the rods that fit on the drill. I used the rods after the blower and was amazed at the amount of lint that remained after the blower approach. I clean with the rod and drill system approximately once a year. And have not had a major blockage since doing so.

I did buy my first Cornwall’s in 1978 at a store that sold some audio equipment but also refrigerators and washing machines.

Sounds like someone has sold rainbow vacuums door to door.

I have a very long dryer vent run and have used the blower method and the cleaning system - using something very similar to what is in the link above. From my experience the cleaning system works great for routine cleaning. This reminds me, I should probably do a routine cleaning!

Thanks! Reducing the photo to under 2mbs does change the way the photo presents itself. And I was looking to give it that magical and not completely natural look.

Not completely natural but pretty close. Here is an version that hasnt been computer enhanced. Still figuring out the computer thing for photography. I tend to "over do" it!

After the rain in Calistoga

I’m not familiar with the Bonavita but I am a big fan of the Technivorm . We have had one for about 5 years and it doesn’t disappoint. Went through a ton of other drip machines and none delivered a drinkable cup of coffee. We have owned breville, Cuisinart , Braun, and a bunch I don’t remember. The Technivorm is in another league all together. I will be interested to hear how you like the Bonavita.

some photos from last week in NYC