I'm still an Old BIsbee Roasters guy. They've never let me down and are on the more affordable side of small batch from my experience. They tend toward the darker side of roasting but have gotten a lot better about that than they used to be. I'd suggest their sampler to see how their tasting notes compare to how you taste coffee.
I'm pretty sure that these were available back in the day so someone must have them. I'll see if I can dig out an old external drive and search for it since I used to download stuff like this and save it but not sure I ever bothered with the Melos stuff. I'd wager @spritzer or @kevin gilmore are the most likely to have it at the ready.
Also wondered if you'd seen this -
Saw last night that this had dropped and almost started but I'm trying to get going on The Witcher so I'll save Carbon for the next inevitable work trip. Although, now that I think about it, that series might make for some awkward in-flight entertainment...
First rule of providing recommendations for audio gear for family - keep it SIMPLE.
That said, I've been searching for a non-amplified, nice, user-friendly music server for what feels like years. Still haven't found anything that I like that doesn't cost north of $2k which just isn't within reach.
Jacob,
I might be interested in the first gen Pro as a workout accessory (to run Zwift for my trainer) depending on what you're looking to get for it. Feel free to shoot me a PM if you're looking to offload it.
Happy Birthday, Colin! Here's to hoping the doors on the X are still working properly and that you at least keep the leather side down while you slide.
Always wanted to build one of those, still think about it from time to but I've got too much stuff as it is. Maybe if I find a second audio room or something...
It was nearly 70 both days this weekend, the kids were running around in shorts, people went to the beach. It snowed today. This climate is seriously fooked.
I've the Baratza Virtuoso and I think I've been using it damn near daily for the last six+ years without a hiccup. I never thought I'd appreciate a grinder, but I do.