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Look like 1544's to me too and that's not good given the gain is a quarter of what it should be. It is just me or are the output tubes AC heated? Those wires seem to run right to the transformer...

Looks like they cheaped out on the input transformers (LL1544A I think). Bass response is poor on these compared to their bigger brothers (LL1690/LL1676) as is level handling - they'll clip from a lot of modern sources - which will ultimately limit the output signal.

There is not enough detail to retrace anything or know what is on the heatsinks but from a build quality standpoint... this is very dire. One thing springs to mind... where is the power supply? Seriously, where is it? Also signal wires make no sense, that bias supply has be scratching my head, that's not how you do point to point wiring and servicing this would be an absolute nightmare. Does anybody see 20k€ here?

1 metric boatload of labor goes into building stuff like this. And then making more and more. compared to a bunch of other stuff at this price level this is actually worth the asking price. No idea of performance. Highly similar to megatronxl. In 10 years when the electrolytics need replacing its going to be a multi day project.

how we have it.

Good luck.

This is my latest to add to the growing collection, I think a may have a problem... oh well. This is a Simon Marty guitar, it features his innovative radial bracing, the back and sides are ancient Huon pine, salvaged before a dam flooded a valley, estimated between 1000 -1500 years old, the neck is Australian rosewood and the top is spruce.

Kazuhito Yamashita 25 March 1961 – 24 January 2026

Sad indeed. R.I.P. Catherine O'Hara.

I mean, at least he isn't Daniel Tosh. But sorry, that's the best I can do under the circumstances (Epstein files epic disgust today). Not in the mood for tolerance these days.

Wow. OK, so at least now I know that he was repeating something he heard. And probably not something he meant as a direct attack aimed at me personally. It's still incredibly poor judgement, but that's much easier to navigate than the alternative. This morning when my direct manager came into work, he immediately asked how I was feeling, and said he'd been worried about me since I escaped early the day before. We went somewhere private and I told him some things that I'd gone through during the AIDS epidemic that might bring some understanding to my emotional breakdown. Some of those I've never spoken to anyone about. I don't want to elaborate on that here, but a lot of my issues stem from survivors guilt. You think you're beyond events that happened 40 years ago and out of the blue something triggers you all over again. He was incredibly sympathetic and completely understood how that could affect me the way it did. He's straight, but "California straight", which is to say very insightful and dismissive of anyone who isn't. I explained to him that I decided I didn't want to take this event any further. I didn't want to admonish this young man, and I really didn't want to involve upper management. He respected those wishes, but he did suggest that tomorrow (Saturday), while all of the office staff and upper management were away for the weekend, he direct myself and this young man to a private office space. He told me that if I were willing for the two of us to have a private, civil conversation and explain some of the events that I'd discussed with him, and what triggered my response to the 'joke' he told, he thought this young coworker would be sympathetic and it might be a positive lesson to learn earlier as opposed to later. I'm not completely comfortable doing so, but I do think he's probably correct. And I don't want this to fester. As much for my own piece of mind than any other reason. We'll see how that goes, but I do suspect his instincts are good ones.

For sports, I think the A7V should be a nice upgrade. I'm noticing the battery dies way faster with precapture on, but I think the feature is well worth it. One from Asheville from a couple of years ago. And the obligatory B&W.

Amazing from SCTV to Schitt's Creek and on through recent dramatic roles. RIP to the legend Catherine O'Hara. Sad day. ☹️

Carr has had a number of comeuppances over his early years. Now 53 he seems to be past this shady past. Who can ever forget the late great Sean Locke in Carrot in the Box on 9 out of 20 cats does Countdown

RiP

Also, Jimmy Carr also made rape jokes. He thought the euphemism, "Struggle Snuggles" -- for rape -- was funny.

Is this the joke? If so, it's supposed to be offensive, no?

RIP Catherine O' Hara. Details coming.

Don't give up. The internet has created a lot of extreme behavior that simply doesn't translate in real life. Trolls trying to one-up each other in hyperbole for clicks. Pull the kids away from their phones and they'll learn to socialize like human beings again. They have no idea what AIDS really was and they think saying racist stuff is funny because they live in safety.

At times humor is like music, something that you find of your liking or fun at some point, becomes absurd and despicable at another. If your impressions on this young man are right, he is still a good person worth your consideration. For some reason he found the joke fun, he shared it with a good intention and most likely he didn’t consider all the implications. As I see it, just asking him why he thought the joke was funny might clear up things.

Probably a Groyper. They enjoy fucking with us older folks. Start watching for signs that they have ASPD.

I have often said that hatred starts as ignorance. I DO think political correctness has gotten out of hand, but on a personal level understanding what you're saying and to whom it is being said matters. I'm sure he's a fine young man, but with "young" being the operative word, he's likely pretty susceptible to influence by others. Maybe his fragile state and need to feel acceptance is there too. So he emulates the others to be accepted into their circle. I'd say talk to your manager first, and see if he is willing to say something. Tough situation, you don't want to put the kid on the spot or deeply accuse him, but it sounds like he needs to hear something about his behavior before it gets worse and maybe turns into TRUE hatred, not just a joke. My 2 cents

The Statler Brothers - Flowers On the Wall

People at 18 can have their minds changed. Way more so than people at 50. It may not be something you can do, but there is at least hope something will click.

Haven't tried any of them in practice. I dodged the issue by buying 200 FJPF2145 instead when they were going out of production. Still have about 180 left so ping me if there's a need...