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I would agree with the recommendations, both amp-wise and tool wise. My Hakko 936 is still going on its original tips. The ratshack tips ruin themselves As for amps, my brother has one of the beta torpedos that I built for him and uses it with his T50RPs, as well as AKG K501s and what's the Russian phone, Fischer Audio or something like that? It does fine with all of them. I personally prefer my Dynalo with my T50RPs, but that is probably outside the scope of your build capabilities at this point, and part sourcing would be painful.

Thanks Nate. Some questionable "marketing spin" in the above "The use of oxygen free cables..."

Yeah, that does suck Greg. I didn't realize these guys were in Downers Grove. I could have run over and talked to them in person for you if I had as that isn't that far away.

Just to piggyback onto this thread (instead of making a "Stoopid Questions" thread, which should probably be a sticky for me anyway). For balanced cabling (say for a headphone), I assume the normal is for standard size XLRs, and not minis? For a 4 pin XLR, is standard pinout: 1 L+ 2 L- 3 R+ 4 R- Since I haven't really used balanced much, I'm sure I'll have more questions...

It looks pretty decent, and the 3 reviews on Skil's site seem to indicate that the runout is good. I would miss not having a light, and not sure how useful the laser is (my Delta 10" doesn't have one).

Happy Birthday Mike!

2N3904s should be a very generic transistor... Fairchild or ON Semi should be fine? They seem to have all kinds of them. http://sg.mouser.com/Search/Refine.aspx?Keyword=2n3904

Man, networks are becoming lame with regards to story/series creation. http://xfinity.comcast.net/blogs/tv/2013/01/14/hbos-woody-harrelson-matthew-mcconaughey-drama-casts-michelle-monaghan/ Sounds more or less like "The Killing", at least to me?

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Not that I am aware of. I always order dual primaries for any transformer (custom or other).

Done. Way to go Raffy!

Are you still using the latching switches from that computer case place Birgir? If not, what?

Happy Birthday John!

Happy Birthday!

Here's the letter I sent to Calphalon with my last replacement pan in 2010. Check the address on their site to confirm it is still valid. I'm not sure which one they replaced it with, but I like it better than the original pan Calphalon Consumer Relations 315 Matzinger Rd. Building C Toledo, OH 43612 Hello, I am returning a Calphalon nonstick 10” frypan for replacement. We got this as part of a set, and the nonstick coating is failing. We have always cared for this according to the instructions, and only handwash it and we use Calphalon nylon utensils with these for cooking. Since these were the premium Calphalon nonstick products at the time, we would request that it be replaced with Calphalon One or Unison. Best regards, Chris Young

Sorry to hear Dusty. Best wishes to both you and the cat.

We've had 3 pans replaced, and never had a problem with them (Calphalon). They just send us a new one of similar lineage from their current models as what we sent in. We just tell them the non-stick is failing and that we've always followed instructions (hand wash, no steel or metal implements). Just starting to think about sending another one in in the next year

I'm not anywhere near the chef that Reks is, but we have had Calphalon for quite awhile and have been satisfied with it. When the non-stick starts screwing up, back to Calphalon for replacement (lifetime). We have a 14" everyday pan with lid that gets heavy use in our home. Note that these are not dishwasher safe, and you have to use nylon or other non-steel implements with them. The newer ones may be different though.

Good for you Vicki! Glad that the 23 went well, and that you are on your way to recovery and meeting your goals.

Not cheap, but hey, its Blose http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002KY2OU8/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B005OB1TU0&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1NBAT1DMS5E0MA7ARW3T

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Happy Birthday Jacob!

^ Hehe! Great post, and a reminder to keep it in focus.