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I've got her completely disassembled. Parts order is in. Should only be a few hours to reassemble, test, and "season". I bought a replacement Silvia V4 because I was worried I'd need a new boiler (~$300).

But once I got the old Silvia V3 all pulled apart I was super happy to find it only needed a new boiler gasket and over pressure valve gasket (and some other "while you're in there" stuff). I'll post it up for sale once she's back to health and I've pulled some shots.

I'm still using my bro-in-law's 15 yo hand-me-down V1 I dragged across the Pacific a few years ago. I don't think it's had anything done to it than regular cleaning and descaling.

40% of the reason to buy Scanspeak drivers are because of the cool looking anti-breakup mode coatings

If I get it back up and running, I'll probs post it up F/S for pretty cheap, for SBAF espresso Padawans.

I'm just starting with espresso, and I know there's a thread but: how much do you recommend spending on a grinder, in general? I'm looking at getting this exact machine. Particular model give you good results?

For a solid mid-grade grinder I'd highly recommend Baratza Vario. I've had mine for as long as I had Miss Silvia.

Wow - that's kinda genius...

I dig it, wonder how well it fits other cars.

if its recent VAG vehicle, there's good likelihood. So USDM: VW, Audi, Porsche, Bentley (but probs not), Lamborghini.

Put down the pipe.

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So, it's not a perfect day then? :P

Mmmmm, Butt.

Hey, cheap (:P) but competent solid state is always a pleasure, especially considering I might be running out of tubes for the sunrise with no way to replenish in lockdown haha.

Then again I have to wait for lockdown to lift before you can post the thing. Argh.

Doh! Looks like they discontinued it: https://www.amazon.com/Etymotic-Research-ETY-Kids5-Safe-Listening-Earphones/dp/B005TOV0OM

SAFETY FIRST! NO HORSEPLAY ON THE POOL DECK!!! STOP PULLIN YOUR SISTERS HAIR!!!

Nah, friend. You’re an asshole for way more reasons than that.

A little helpful info for your bravery. 2 mo is the most optimistic estimate... Maybe Sep or later.

Only if you post photos of how happy the BF2 and Asgard 3 are for being rescued.

It's a good forum; people there have a healthy level of cynicism when it comes to audio. It's a great place to find out what vinyl pressings are the best. I often google "<insert album name here> vinyl Steven Hoffman", and there's always a discussion thread.

@Thad E Ginathom isn’t that Steve Huff?

Guys, you have me banged to rights, as cockney villains used to say in British films. I was thinking of Ken Rockwell.

About 9:00-9:15 on the dial for about 75-80dB at the listening position (didn't measure, but by seat-of-the-pants, normal listening, not slaying slayer). IIRC, Af does something like 11v @ 600 ohms out, balanced. Don't recall the gain. My AN speakers are (claimed) 94dB/w sensitivity.

Quick update: EC Af w/ AN UK AZ-Three = uninspiring, likely not sensitive enough.

Good to know. AF runs my Klipsch's pretty well, but bass is improved with Aegir. Since I did that comparison I had a feedback switch added to my AF, but haven't had a chance to re-do the comparison. Just been listening lately.

I'll have some Whiskey and watch the first Wrestlemania.

nah, it's good sound, double blind tested

I can keep on with this bromance bro, but I need some strong dudes pounding each other in the ring.

Should be dirt cheap with the inline 6, the last good years of MB in my opinion as well.

Depending on price, it might be a great buy. That engine should easily be good for another 100k miles +

I'm hoping it comes in at about 8-10% of initial sticker price.

Been there done that...so yesterday...a mind is like a parachute...

Thought this was going to be the Stax + Gilmore amp club for a brief second :)

Is the "a mind is like a parachute" club open? It looks morally superior, so I might be interested.

Not sure if I buy it or not, but the thought that fundamental principles (and even QM) are an emergent property of our universe (in a multiverse!) running a simple replacement rule on a big ol' Tandy TRS-80 is pretty elegant

Lol. The puns in the comments.

I can honestly say switching between setups leaves nothing wanting. aside from new cheap stuff, I think I might be putting a lid on this for another 10 years or so.

Time to go deep dive on a lot of music i feel like i've been procrastinating on like early baroque and romantic classical.

Don’t forget more modern obscure genres like Nerdcore, Vegan Straight Edge and Deathgrass (my personal favorite hahaha)

I'm thinking "endgame" is when all communication turns into gobbledygook because audio sensory overload shuts down all other senses. Metallica One but in a better way?

Get the AF away from the computer. That's the final step. ;)