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    I have an old NAD integrated that should do me fine for a while

    I have an old NAD integrated that should do me fine for a while
    Profile Post Comment by crazychile, Jun 2, 2025
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    Since I got back into cycling I haven't used the home stereo much. I'm probably going to sell a...

    Since I got back into cycling I haven't used the home stereo much. I'm probably going to sell a few things soon and buy some bike parts.
    Status Update by crazychile, Jun 2, 2025
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    Wiim Pro Measurements - the horror, the horror + crazed fanboi

    I may try an iPad again to see how it compares. I used an iPad as a source several years back and it seemed like the Pi2AES was a pretty big jump...
    Post by: crazychile, Jun 2, 2025 in forum: Source Measurements
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    Wiim Pro Measurements - the horror, the horror + crazed fanboi

    Would the Wiim Ultra be much better? It doesnt use a USB C power supply, and maybe running the USB out to an input on URD before a DAC might...
    Post by: crazychile, Jun 2, 2025 in forum: Source Measurements
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    YMO's Semi-Guide to Survive Hot/Humid Environments

    I discovered a few years ago that 100% cotton t-shirts were bad for workout clothes and they would come out of the wash smelling swampy. I pretty...
    Post by: crazychile, May 12, 2025 in forum: Outdoor World
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    Wiim Pro Streamer Review

    I've owned a Wiim Pro Plus since this summer. I have no complaints with my Pi2AES, and I keep contemplating wether I want to sell it or not. I got...
    Post by: crazychile, Dec 21, 2024 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    The Spice of Life – Hot Sauce, Salsa, etc.

    I may have posted this a while back in the Fermenting thread but it's worth repeating. I have a nice hack to make spicy pickle chips. Take a jar...
    Post by: crazychile, Nov 18, 2024 in forum: Food and Drink
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    The Spice of Life – Hot Sauce, Salsa, etc.

    She's nuts. I've actually tempered my heat levels a bit as I get older. She puts cayenne on everything like some people use salt. I grew a few...
    Post by: crazychile, Nov 18, 2024 in forum: Food and Drink
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    The Spice of Life – Hot Sauce, Salsa, etc.

    Several years ago I was in NE India visiting some friends and had some homemade chutney made from fire roasted tomatoes, garlic, scallion and what...
    Post by: crazychile, Nov 17, 2024 in forum: Food and Drink
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    You need that in FL.

    You need that in FL.
    Profile Post Comment by crazychile, Nov 7, 2024
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    Used Deals Thread

    True statement. LaScala is known for very good mids and highs, and can be taken up a few notches with some mods. But deep bass is not gonna...
    Post by: crazychile, Sep 4, 2024 in forum: Leaderboard, Overboard, and Deals
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    Used Deals Thread

    You can use them as a TV stand....I know of people that have used them for close distance listening and loved them. DO IT!
    Post by: crazychile, Sep 3, 2024 in forum: Leaderboard, Overboard, and Deals
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    Used Deals Thread

    Xover mods are typical. If you get on the Klipsch forums you can build a Xover from almost any era with modern parts or contact Crites to do it...
    Post by: crazychile, Sep 2, 2024 in forum: Leaderboard, Overboard, and Deals
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    None of the above - Any cyclists?

    My cycling stream of consciousness from the past few months.... The entry level Salsa Journeyer is kind of a boat anchor. Its an entry level $900...
    Post by: crazychile, Sep 2, 2024 in forum: Cars, Motorcycles, Boats, Airplanes Talk
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    Used Deals Thread

    Those look like they're in good shape. A lot of those old LaScalas got beat to hell. Price is very fair. These can be modded to be pretty special...
    Post by: crazychile, Sep 2, 2024 in forum: Leaderboard, Overboard, and Deals