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R.I.P. Peter Fonda. Thanks man, always, for Easy Rider. Aug 16, 2019

Ringingears was last seen:: Aug 23, 2019 at 6:45 PM

1. Ringingears
  R.I.P. Peter Fonda. Thanks man, always, for Easy Rider.
  
  Aug 16, 2019
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  3. Lyer25
    I admit I have no idea what Easy Rider is, but I do know him from his contribution to Beatles discography. One of my fave bits of trivia about the band's songs because it's just so silly: https://pagesix.com/2019/08/16/peter-fonda-helped-the-beatles-write-a-hit-song-during-1965-acid-trip/
    
    Aug 17, 2019
    
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  4. Ringingears
    My best friends older brother took us to the drive-in in ‘69 to see it. We were blown away to say the least. @Lyer25 that’s one of my favorite Beatles stories. And a great song!
    
    Aug 17, 2019
    
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  5. Ringingears
    @purr1n I was in high school in 1970. I grew up watching all those movies. Saw The Godfather when I was 16. Might explain some things about me. :)
    
    Aug 17, 2019
    
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2. Ringingears
  20 years ago I gave a close friend my Marantz 2220B. He restored it. He passed away recently. His brother is giving it back to me. Very nice
  
  Aug 2, 2019
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  2. Ringingears
    It will be interesting to see what he did. He was a perfectionist. Even had a patent on a ram-jet engine for a space plane. I know he replaced the caps and a bad transistor. It will be nice to have it as a reminder of a great 63 year friendship.
    
    Aug 2, 2019
    
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  3. Ringingears
    I’m losing it. It’s a 2220B! I just spotted my mistake. If anyone is interested it looks like this. I always thought it was a cool design.
    
    https://classicreceivers.com/marantz-2220b
    
    Aug 2, 2019
    
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  4. Ringingears
    2220B is in the house. Not sure what caps my friend used, pretty sure he replaced the resistors too. It sounds so fluid and has very clean bass even with the PSB Alpha B1. Raise you glasses tonight and make a toast to a great friend, Russ. RIP bro.
    
    Aug 6, 2019
3. Ringingears
  Had a great crab and shrimp sandwich today at this little place next to the new Warriors Arena right on San Francisco Bay. Hot today.
  
  Jul 24, 2019
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  3. jazztherapist
    Freakishly hot. What's the joint? I'm not up there that often but like to make it count when I am.
    
    Jul 24, 2019
  4. Thad E Ginathom
    I like shrimp. I don't like crab. It's a long way to San Fransisco anyway.
    
    Jul 25, 2019
    
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  5. Ringingears
    It’s called The Ramp. Big sandwich. Took half of it with me for a midnight snack.
    
    Jul 25, 2019
    
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4. Ringingears
  Sometimes I forget how great a songwriter Joni Mitchell is (then and now.)
  
  Jul 23, 2019
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  3. Thad E Ginathom
    OK... it was Canadian TV...
    http://www.openculture.com/2015/01/vintage-video-of-joni-mitchell-performing-in-1965.html
    
    Jul 23, 2019
    
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  4. Thad E Ginathom
    And... search youtube for her original name: Joni Anderson
    
    Jul 23, 2019
    
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  5. Ringingears
    I love that video @Thad E Ginathom. I love the look on Jimmy Driftwood’s face when she is playing Urge for Going. He looks dazed or confused or both. Thanks for finding that. I finally bought Blue on HDTracks. DR about the same as the vinyl. Great album, maybe her best.
    
    Jul 23, 2019
    
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5. Ringingears
  Listening to Donovan’s Greatest Hits. The first one. 1969. Gungnir MB 5. The HD800’s really do sound great through the BW. Good night.
  
  Jun 29, 2019
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  2. Koth Ganesh
    They call me Mellow Yellow. What a psych song. BTW, congrats on the retirement, Ron
    
    Jun 30, 2019
    
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  3. Thad E Ginathom
    "They call me Mellow Yellow."
    
    It's quite easy to play that line on a sitar. Although my value of "play" may be different to yours.
    
    I much prefer Donovan to Dylan. Donovan could sing. Mind you, I don't say that Dylan couldn't write!
    
    Jun 30, 2019
    
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  4. Ringingears
    Donovan played here locally. Work got in the way and I missed it.
    
    Jul 1, 2019
6. Ringingears
  Today was strange. I got the last of my stuff out of my classroom took one last picture and turned in my keys. Retiring is weird my friends.
  
  Jun 27, 2019
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  2. jowls
    Bittersweet no doubt. Enjoy retirement!
    
    Jun 28, 2019
    
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  3. Kernel Kurtz
    Congrats! Retirement is great.
    
    Jun 28, 2019
    
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  4. Lou Casadonte
    Congratulations on your retirement! Teaching is not an easy profession and to put in the time to retire is certainly an accomplishment and look at how many young minds you have touched. I'm sure you'll find new endeavors that will enrich your life. Have Fun!
    
    Jun 28, 2019
    
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7. Ringingears
  Saw the Beatles tribute band “Rain” tonight. Great sound. They played Abbey Road all the way through to celebrate the 50th anniversary.
  
  Jun 7, 2019
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  2. zonto
    Sweet! I saw them in Boston a few years ago.
    
    Jun 7, 2019
8. Ringingears
  My first day of retirement. Been working some kind of job since I was 16. It goes by fast my friends.
  
  Jun 1, 2019
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  3. CizxT5
    Not fast enough... like my daily commute.
    
    Congrats on making it out of the rat race!
    
    Jun 1, 2019
    
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  4. Ringingears
    So for my first day I am binge watching episodes of South Park. “Fatbeard” is hilarious.
    
    Jun 1, 2019
    
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  5. Ringingears
    @CizxT5 I know, seemed like that to me too. Then the last 5 years flashed by.
    
    Jun 1, 2019
    
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9. Ringingears
  What a day. Some of my students threw a surprise retirement party after school for me. 100+ kids showed up, some graduates. I was shocked.
  
  May 24, 2019
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  3. Skyline
    So, what are the post-retirement plans?
    
    May 25, 2019
  4. Ringingears
    Plans? I’ve been so busy at work between teaching and working on our 6 year accreditation report I really haven’t put a lot of thought into it. One thing for sure, I’m not getting up at 5:30 in the morning anymore! Unless it’s to drive to a meet. :)
    
    May 25, 2019
    
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  5. atomicbob
    Congratulations, you have sown the seeds for the future. Rewards will be priceless.
    
    May 27, 2019
    
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10. Ringingears
  Just finished the last physics final I will ever write! Feels strange.
  
  May 23, 2019
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  3. Lyer25
    Another one, my Filipino teacher in primary, knew I was horrible with the language (ha-ha yes) and gave me pointed hints at what to review for finals. Maybe that was cheating, but I did well in the class and didn't lose honours. Perhaps my moral code is compromised, but I maintain that was more kindness than laziness on her part.
    
    May 24, 2019
    
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  4. Lyer25
    School isn't a "natural" environment, and kids definitely feel that. Fuck, I still do. It's good teachers that make learning truly fun and make a difference in people's lives, not just teaching curriculum but also teaching how to be human (IMO, IME, AFAIK, etc). I'm stopping before I get teary eyed :))
    
    May 24, 2019
    
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  5. atomicbob
    Congratulations - you've made it. Now go listen to some Firesign Theater and consider the future.
    
    May 27, 2019
11. Ringingears
  As of today 4/13, I have exactly 30 days of work left to go. Freedom, freedom, freedom freedom. You guys know the song.
  
  Apr 13, 2019
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  3. Ringingears
    @zonto yes, retiring. Been working since I was 16. Time to enjoy other things.
    
    Apr 13, 2019
    
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  4. Lou Casadonte
    Congratulations! Sounds well deserved! Enjoy!
    
    Apr 14, 2019
    
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  5. atomicbob
    Awesome! Congratulations! Enjoy your new assignment. Remember, in retirement you never get a day off.
    
    Apr 14, 2019
    
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12. Ringingears
  For those who have heard the EC Aficiondo and EC Black Widow v1, I’m I crazy to think they have a very similar sound with HD 600. Marv?
  
  Apr 10, 2019
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  2. JK47
    Aficionado was a step up from BW2 with HD600 in my opinion. Sold my BW2 shortly after acquiring the AF. A cleaner more spacious sound is the best I can do to sum it up.
    
    Apr 10, 2019
    
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  3. Ringingears
    @JK47 I would agree. It is a step up. More spacious for sure. I finally realized the very similar signatures. Heard both BW1 and early version of Af. Was curious of opinions.
    
    Apr 11, 2019
13. Ringingears
  So, after careful consideration, I’ve decided to retire too. Maybe I can get back to listening to my speaker rig.
  
  Mar 28, 2019
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  3. Biodegraded
    That'll work if you and MrsRinging have substantially overlapping tastes in music. Otherwise, it's headphones for at least one of you. And congrats - envious!
    
    Mar 28, 2019
    
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  4. atomicbob
    Congratulations on reaching another of life's major milestones; may it be all for which you hope. I'm in the final planning stages now.
    
    Mar 28, 2019
    
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  5. Thad E Ginathom
    One can make the best of it even if it is not voluntary. Been there, done that. Ahem... doing that :)
    
    Congratulations, Ringingears: enjoy the freedom!
    
    Mar 29, 2019
    
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14. Ringingears
  My wife’s last official day at work was today. They threw her a surprise retirement party. Time to bring up the Studio Jr. ? Haha.
  
  Mar 21, 2019
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  3. EagleWings
    Tell her the amp costs $500, and you lost $3k to a scam that promised a Retirement Special Eurotrip.
    
    Mar 22, 2019
    
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  4. ButtUglyJeff
    Are you pulling a Homer Simpson, and inscribe her name on the bowling ball?
    
    Mar 22, 2019
    
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  5. Ringingears
    Doh!
    
    Mar 22, 2019
15. Ringingears
  Was wondering if anyone who has heard the Studio Jr. had impressions to share.
  
  Feb 13, 2019
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  2. JK47
    Briefly heard it at Craig's in December, didn't have an AF to A/B it with, but it looks better than in the pic's.
    
    Feb 13, 2019
    
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16. Ringingears
  50 years ago yesterday The Beatles played on the roof of Abbey Road Studios. Last time they played live in front of an audience. Classic.
  
  Jan 31, 2019
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  2. Ringingears
    There will be a new film coming out. It will use over 55 hours of film that mostly hasn’t been seen. Peter Jackson, yeah the LOTR director will be the man in charge.
    
    Jan 31, 2019
    
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17. Ringingears
  Everyone that has Monday off, enjoy your 3 day weekend with a cool beverage and some tasty tunes. Me, I’m having a Moscow Mule!
  
  Jan 19, 2019
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  3. Cellist88
    Make it with grey goose pear vodka, ginger beer, a slime of lime, sprig of thyme and a bit of honey if you want it sweeter!
    
    Jan 19, 2019
    
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  4. Ringingears
    @Cellist88 That sounds tasty. A friend of mine gave my a 500 ml bottle of Hollows & Fentiman’s ginger beer. Should be interesting.
    
    Jan 19, 2019
    
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  5. JK47
    Don’t forget your copper mug if your going all out Mr. fancy pants
    
    Jan 19, 2019
    
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18. Ringingears
  The Camp Fire is 100% contained! Blue skys for the first time in two and a half weeks. Beautiful. Air is breathable. Great Sunday! Thanks.
  
  Nov 25, 2018
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19. Ringingears
  Please help out the fire victims in California. Especially the Camp Fire in Paradise. Most are hard working people. Thanks.
  
  Nov 23, 2018
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20. Ringingears
  Anyone else have impressions on the White Album re-mix? Thinking of going for it, but the DR concerns me, due to the Peppers re-mix.
  
  Nov 14, 2018
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  3. DigMe
    I like some of the things they've done with the mix and it feels a bit more visceral but the lack of DR is apparent. I have enjoyed two listens through the album. Merrick noted that the Blu-ray mix has better DR.
    
    Nov 14, 2018
  4. Wilson
    I thought the Yellow Submarine remaster was excellent, it packed a punch, made the old mix seem dainty
    
    Nov 15, 2018
  5. Ringingears
    Thanks. I assume @Merrick ‘s opinion was based on the Blu-ray. I wish they would offer the Blu-ray as a stand alone option. Guess there is no end to making money from my favorite band. @Wilson agree with the YS remaster. I listened to the 2009 version of White. I’ll wait for more opinions.
    
    Nov 15, 2018
    
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PC ALIVE suddenly, so...PC/ Creek Destiny CD Player-->Gungnir Multibit (Gen 5 USB)/or (Eitr- ->Modi Multibit)—>EC Black Widow/ Garage 1217 Horizon III with Keysight LPS/ Valhalla 2/ Massdrop ZDT Jr. -->HD 800, 650, 600, Paradox, DT-1350. LCD 2 rev. 2 pre-fazor and new to the family modded HE-560’s.

Retirement is to pay the bills, living life is everything else.