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by dartanion
Fri Nov 22, 2013 6:21 am
Forum: Garage Talk
Topic: Posting in the For Sale sec.
Replies: 28
Views: 2600

Re: Posting in the For Sale sec.

Reeltarded wrote:Powder post beetle not so pretty.
Keeps exterminators and contractors in business. I wonder if orange oil is effective on those buggers.
by dartanion
Fri Nov 22, 2013 3:06 am
Forum: Garage Talk
Topic: Posting in the For Sale sec.
Replies: 28
Views: 2600

Re: Posting in the For Sale sec.

They are similar, but slightly different. Spalting is caused by fungus. Spalted maple is just that, maple that has been infected with a fungus or various fungi. Ambrosia maple has been infested with ambrosia beetles. The beetles bore small tunnels in the trees. These tunnels then become infected wit...
by dartanion
Thu Nov 07, 2013 11:30 pm
Forum: Garage Talk
Topic: PBS American Masters Jimi Hendrix tonite
Replies: 17
Views: 4191

Re: PBS American Masters Jimi Hendrix tonite

Watched it online last night! Very nice indeed. Those isolated tracks were super cool.
by dartanion
Thu Nov 07, 2013 11:28 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Tuning up a vintage SVT, any advice?
Replies: 19
Views: 3587

Re: Tuning up a vintage SVT, any advice?

Excellent! I have worked on a bunch of SVTs this year, and when they are right, they are awesome. When something is amiss, they are nothing special. Biggest problem is keeping good output tubes in place. I did burn ins with all of them and bias drifted a lot over the first 2-3 hours on all of them. ...
by dartanion
Thu Nov 07, 2013 5:35 am
Forum: Vox/Hiwatt Discussion
Topic: Hiwatt Chassis...
Replies: 35
Views: 11321

Re: Hiwatt Chassis...

You will love it. There is something about a DR103 that is so satisfying to play through.
by dartanion
Wed Oct 30, 2013 6:15 pm
Forum: Trainwreck Discussion
Topic: Jm Liverpool rocket?
Replies: 9
Views: 2323

Re: Jm Liverpool rocket?

It looks like a nice build, but $9k? I think not.
by dartanion
Tue Oct 29, 2013 5:06 pm
Forum: Garage Talk
Topic: OS X Mavericks?
Replies: 32
Views: 4248

Re: OS X Mavericks?

Well, a chromebook isn't much more than a tablet disguised as a laptop. Tablet processor, yes. But it has a file system (limited), and it can address peripherals. And it is geared towards using a keyboard and trackpad. So, I'd say it is really closer to a laptop, but from a software perspective, in...
by dartanion
Mon Oct 28, 2013 4:31 pm
Forum: Garage Talk
Topic: OS X Mavericks?
Replies: 32
Views: 4248

Re: OS X Mavericks?

Well, a chromebook isn't much more than a tablet disguised as a laptop. My spidey senses tell me not to use one as google already is intruding on our privacy. I have to use gmail for some work things and their targeted marketing just freaks me out. I am sure that trade secrets are being exposed for ...
by dartanion
Sat Oct 26, 2013 2:09 am
Forum: Trainwreck Discussion
Topic: Jan Marie
Replies: 25
Views: 7085

Re: Jan Marie

Sounds really nice!! Excellent job mate.
by dartanion
Sat Oct 26, 2013 2:05 am
Forum: Garage Talk
Topic: OS X Mavericks?
Replies: 32
Views: 4248

Re: OS X Mavericks?

I just updated and so far so good. My machine is a 2011 top end 17" MBP. It's running faster than ever and no surprises during the update. It was a huge download, so luckily I have superfast download speeds. I believe it was 5.9GB. We'll see about compatibility this weekend when I try to hookup my o...
by dartanion
Sat Oct 26, 2013 1:58 am
Forum: Garage Talk
Topic: Is Looping Cheating?
Replies: 17
Views: 2127

Re: Is Looping Cheating?

I don't think it's cheating at all. It's a useful tool when used appropriately.
by dartanion
Mon Oct 21, 2013 8:43 pm
Forum: Trainwreck Discussion
Topic: Jan Marie
Replies: 25
Views: 7085

Re: Jan Marie

Wormy maple? That's Ambrosia maple. This is not a species of maple, rather any type of maple that has been infested with the Ambrosia beetle.

Nice work though. Have any clips?
by dartanion
Sat Oct 12, 2013 7:51 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: PEC Pots
Replies: 18
Views: 5257

Re: PEC Pots

I stopped using them after getting a bulk order where over 50% were rejects. Every single 1M audio that I order was a dud, the 250k and 500k were about half duds, and the 5k just under half. Sent them all back. I was a bit pissed off, but nice to know that the Alphas at less than a 1/4 of the cost w...
by dartanion
Sat Oct 12, 2013 7:41 pm
Forum: Garage Talk
Topic: A Familiar Name
Replies: 39
Views: 6295

Re: A Familiar Name

M Fowler wrote:No Tag is a member on this forum and TGP forum.

Tag knows his equipment and offers his opinion on what works well, so someone made up this video for fun. :)

Mark
Was a member here and on TGP. Banned from both for being a major league douche.
by dartanion
Mon Sep 16, 2013 5:06 pm
Forum: Marshall Discussion
Topic: 18watt.com back up
Replies: 13
Views: 2992

Re: 18watt.com back up

Yesterday's news. That place jumped the shark a long time ago.