Schiit Happened: The Story of the World's Most Improbable Start-Up

[StimpyWan]

Speaking of which, I have a suggestion for Forkbeard and the next Urd. I wouldn't be surprised if you've already given some thought to this.

After a disc is loaded, how about fetching metadata for the album from the web – information such as album and track titles, artist name, and album cover image. Some music player software on Windows, Mac, and Raspberry Pi do this. There are even some standalone CD players that are internet connected and have this capability. It would be an immense benefit for a user to see a track displayed as "Waltz for Debby" or "Bohemian Rhapsody", rather than "Track 2" and "Track 11".

The implementation would be in the Forkbeard app. On the Urd side, the only requirement is that it must provide a way for the Forkbeard app to retrieve the CD's TOC (table of contents). The TOC is used to look up the album at an online music database that has metadata. You can look at how it's done in the MusicBrainz Picard app, which is open source (note the Lookup CD feature in the app).

The CD itself can be encoded with the "album and track titles, artist name". That's CD Text and requires a CD player capable of reading and displaying the Text. Plus, the metadata can also be uploaded to something like CDDB/Gracenotes, to where any internet connected CD playback system can access that data, including artwork. With Forkbeard's Bluetooth capability, it would be awesome if URD Squared could do this too...!

 

[Ripper2860]

Since we are talking about the cos of digital manipulation of sound (volume). let me ask the realted question...

1. Is any one using the OPRA capability with Roon (for HP EQ)?
2. What is your experience and any pros/cons)?

 

[StanT]

Is this a good place to make suggestions for Biggy? I trust ya'all for the sound; but I'd really like to be able to dim the lights conveniently (the wife frowns on duct tape). Something as simple as a translucent plastic plug would do. Maybe something magical with Forkbeard?
Also, while I like having multiple connection options, I'll only use two. Could we get Forkbeard to disable unused ones so that the front panel button only cycles through what we use? Again, I'd like it to be wife friendly.

 

[StimpyWan]

Is this a good place to make suggestions for Biggy? I trust ya'all for the sound; but I'd really like to be able to dim the lights conveniently (the wife frowns on duct tape). Something as simple as a translucent plastic plug would do. Maybe something magical with Forkbeard?
Also, while I like having multiple connection options, I'll only use two. Could we get Forkbeard to disable unused ones so that the front panel button only cycles through what we use? Again, I'd like it to be wife friendly.

The remote has a built in magnet. Just pop it onto the front of Byggy to block the lights. Then, you never loose the remote either...!

 

[MindBreak]

Thank you @Ripper2860 , the socket savers did the trick to lower the temps.

 

[Paladin79]

I love CCR.

The first album I ever bought was Cosmo's Factory, in 1970 and they were the first band I ever saw play live , in 1971.

I bought Green River at the same time as I bought the first Crosby, Stills, and Nash album.

 

[ricksome]

It's different for all of us, of course. But I thought much the same when I lost my Siamese of 18 years until by chance one day I ran across an ad. Enter Nikkolai (on the left) sooner than expected, and he quickly filled the void in our hearts.

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Great Picture !!!!

 

[Paladin79]

I just discovered the belt drive turntable I am restoring for @DACattack is nearly identical to the Pioneer PL-12D. These were manufactured from 1972-1976 or so and most likely built by CEC.

 

[riffrafff]

I just discovered the belt drive turntable I am restoring for @DACattack is nearly identical to the Pioneer PL-12D. These were manufactured from 1972-1976 or so and most likely built by CEC.

Far out. I have a Pioneer PL-12D-II in my basement.

 

[Paladin79]

Far out. I have a Pioneer PL-12D-II in my basement.

Simple operation and very few parts to break. I can see why they last so well. I also located a NOS cartridge on EBay , the AT 91 that is recommended for this table. CEC also built for JVC as I recall so I imagine they had something similar.

 

[corndog71]

I don’t know why you guys are so concerned about hot tubes.

They’re supposed to get hot.
I have tube amps with 185° driver tubes and 235° power tubes.

 

[Syan25]

For what it's worth:
I generally dislike the sound of delta sigma, especially ESS.
I very much like the sound of Mimir.

I'm the same. I don't want a sterile sound.

 

[bagwell359]

I'm the same. I don't want a sterile sound.

Like drinking sand

 

[The 48FB]

I just discovered the belt drive turntable I am restoring for @DACattack is nearly identical to the Pioneer PL-12D. These were manufactured from 1972-1976 or so and most likely built by CEC.

My first system in 1975 - summer job - PL12D + Pioneer SA15 amp with loudness switch which was great + B&W DM5 spkrs - happy days !

 

[MindBreak]

I don’t know why you guys are so concerned about hot tubes.

They’re supposed to get hot.
I have tube amps with 185° driver tubes and 235° power tubes.

The tubes being hot is not the issue, it is everything around them so that I don't burn myself by accident.