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Had three Rio Olympians working out with the club this evening. Lance fenced two Olympians but unfortunately lost to each so we moved his bed into the garage until he improves. Lots of great experience for the fencers and hopefully they have upped their game after tonight.

Played golf on an actual course for the first time in many moons. Hit it great as is customary after a long layoff, 9/9 GIR and level par. Will of course learn to suck again.

We'll have a prototype of the new GS-X mini at Rocky Mountain Audio Fest next month!

In the parlance of our times, knuckles_irl

Almost as Mr. JvlGato (congrats, btw!), 21th - dating - Anniversary Dinner! Artichoke Heart + Poached Egg Curd Cheese, Paris Mushrooms, Asparagus Herb-Crusted Lamb, White Beans (should I call it Cassoulet?) Shrimp + Cod + Couscous Île flottante Profiteroles

Beautiful dinner and congrat on 21 years together!

around 1/2 of GS-X mk2 price, plus or minus a couple hundred. 2 volume control choices (Alps Blue or DACT stepped attenuator)

I think it can be a good project for Christmas.

This again! You two (/four?) really know how to eat beautifully!

Have been listen to the new amplifier with EML 20B v4 tubes for a couple of days. Since 20B pinout and heater voltage differs from EL34 I use adapters. Maybe it’s about time to make a board dedicated for the Emission Labs tubes. The tubes looks amazing and have printing on the glass. In this early stage layout the printing and the front of the tubes are facing the listener. I found the big tube 3D model (300b) at grabcad.com, done by Andrew Whitham, United Kingdom.

Fun performance and really like their last album.

Eden Hazard continues to be quite good at football. https://streamable.com/dl6du (Bonus for French commentator actually saying "ooh la la!")

Happy Belated Jim! Sounds like a good time.

Happy belated birthday Jim! Sounds like it was a nice day! [emoji3] Chicago misses you!

Remembering how much this blew me away in 2003. Fun to hear again now.

Chicago CanJam is correct, although I had no idea your priest was in the jazz combo that played there. Red Vodka may have wiped that information if it was mentioned back then... Anyway, congrat Mr. and Mrs. Mack Daddy Doc!

19th Anniversary Dinner! Me: Bucatini with shrimp Anne: Almond crusted cod Us 19 years ago: If you look closely, the priest was the Jazz guitarist at Canjam Chicago. Wait, Canjam? Is that what it was called? Sorry if I got the name wrong. ChiUniFi?

People connected to me on FB and Instagram may have gotten the memo that we're fostering a litter of four puppies for the next ten days or so. It's exhausting but rewarding, and probably something the kids will remember for awhile. Eleanor wants to adopt one of course.

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I am very satisfied with the outcome of this build. Some background. I wanted to build an amplifier based on the T2 but simpler. There isn’t anything I’ve invented. I just copied and pasted pieces and ideas from Kevin, Kerry, Birgir et al - without asking for permission. Draw up a schematic this morning of the amplifier in the same “fashion” as DIY T2 by Kevin Gilmore. The amplifier doesn’t have R66, which is suggested by Kevin. Be aware of errors since I did this in a rush. As about the sound. I AM VERY HAPPY with her. But that’s maybe like asking me how much I love my four grandchildren.

Now with top plate. Aerial view, the two holes in front of outer small tubes are for balance trimmers. Adjust balance after some time of warm up and then insert jumpers for the servos.

Now with left channel. The work with left channel went very smooth – no errors – like plug and play. Need a top plate, fix that tomorrow. And a matching PSU… but now I need some vacation.

My house was built in 1967. It has an artesian (not to be confused with artisanal) well. The pump motor is 51 years old. Yesterday it kicked the bucket. I've been without running water for over a day now. The well guy is/was due here at 9AM. He ain't here yet. I'm underslept and overcaffeinated and living in the 19th century. Also, I'm lucky this happened NOW and not in 3-4 months when the ground is frozen. #IOnlyPostHereToComplain