[Xcalibur255]

For those of you unaware, Digikey has a whole series of circuit board rulers that show wire sizes, screw sizes, electronic symbols, etc.

https://www.digikey.com/products/en/tools/specialized-tools/233?k=ruler

At around $5 each they are useful and a great way to advertise. Schiit coaster could also be great advertising that serves a purpose, and if you can turn it into an amp, all the better.

We got a bunch of these for free at work a few years ago and most of the engineers yawned at them. I thought that was a shame since they're pretty cool in my eyes. I think I still have one buried in my desk somewhere.

 

[Paladin79]

Yeah I got several free, my cable builders like certain things on them. I noticed later they had them for sale.

Also Digikey shipped me $14,000 of parts by mistake one time. You would not believe the goodies they sent me as a thank you when I called and returned them.

 

[Ojisan]

Maybe this has already been discussed, but for the house-proud OCD-types, what's your secret to keeping the brushed aluminium chassis on your Schiit gear looking pristine, free from dust and fingerprints? My Schiit gets kept in my main hifi rack and is very seldom fondled. As a result my Bifrost still looks pretty amazing for a 6yr old unit. I've had my Yggy 2 for just over a month now, during which time it has collected a fine layer of dust. (I live in a house in which an hour after dusting it looks like you haven't dusted, so I generally don't bother dusting anything unless it's so thick you can write your name in it!). Anyway, I lightly dusted it with a soft dry t-shirt following the grain of the metal, and now I notice a few minor milky white smears in the finish (I'm not sure if these were already there under the dust or if my dusting caused them). And what about fingerprints or sweat residue, how should these be cleaned. My approach to everything thus far has just been to use a soft, dry cotton t-shirt, as I know that from cleaning my MacBook, using a cloth damped with water can leave whitish mineral deposits.

I have used 3M stainless steel appliance cleaner/protector that I have for my kitchen appliances. It seems to work well. No streaks or stains.

 

[Pietro Cozzi Tinin]

Thinking about new products it suddenly came to me that there may, at some time, be a product called Valhalla.
Since it's clear annotation one wonders what that could be.

 

[earnmyturns]

(If you love jazz drums -- you must check this one out!!!)

I've followed Eric Harland for quite a while, but his work in the last couple of years has gone to a new level: never predictable, playful, layered, always connecting deeply with the rest of the band. I'm lucky to hear him live at SFJAZZ at least once a season. His recent gig there with Chris Potter, Dave Holland, and Lionel Loueke was one for the ages. Didn't hurt that we were sitting front row across from him, and the superb interplay among them, with all its friendly challenges and musical jokes, was not just great to hear but also to watch.

 

[earnmyturns]

Finally a good streaming service with the option to own the music.
Streaming- and SQ exceptional.
https://www.remusic.it/EN/HighResAudio-launched-its-own-streaming-service-f422a800

Unfortunately, if it is like HighResAudio, many works will not be available in the US because of licensing constraints. For example, no ECM, no DGG.

 

[sublime9]

Schematic coaster amp here:

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/sch...bable-start-up.701900/page-1969#post-14075116

https://cdn.head-fi.org/a/10077197_thumb.jpg

 

[jimmers]

Schematic coaster amp here:

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/sch...bable-start-up.701900/page-1969#post-14075116

It's dated December 2014, doesn't seem that would be the latest and greatest (was kinda expecting a JAN6418 based one)

 

[Ripper2860]

I've followed Eric Harland for quite a while, but his work in the last couple of years has gone to a new level: never predictable, playful, layered, always connecting deeply with the rest of the band. I'm lucky to hear him live at SFJAZZ at least once a season. His recent gig there with Chris Potter, Dave Holland, and Lionel Loueke was one for the ages. Didn't hurt that we were sitting front row across from him, and the superb interplay among them, with all its friendly challenges and musical jokes, was not just great to hear but also to watch.

Eric is brilliant. His creativity, technical skill and command of rhythm is truly amazing!! His ability to make his presence known without detracting from the other performers is a testament to his understanding of musical synergy.

BTW -- I'm listening to Dave Holland and Aziza quartet as I write this.

 

[Pietro Cozzi Tinin]

Schematic coaster amp here:

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/sch...bable-start-up.701900/page-1969#post-14075116

https://cdn.head-fi.org/a/10077197_thumb.jpg

Good to see you back.
How's the ORT meter coming on?

 

[Zojokkeli]

So will the coasters still be available for order, even though the DIY amp is scrapped? Would love a couple of them at home, and one for work.

 

[winders]

Thinking about new products it suddenly came to me that there may, at some time, be a product called Valhalla.
Since it's clear annotation one wonders what that could be.

http://www.schiit.com/products/valhalla-2

 

[Pietro Cozzi Tinin]

http://www.schiit.com/products/valhalla-2

How can it be you "oh intelligent one" who does not see the joke.
I have one myself indeed.

 

[Timster]

LOL, I think you're being waaay conservative when giving her credit. If she accepted those ones, she is a saint!!!!

Thanks ... I agree

 

[Timster]

One of the properties of a saint is that she/he has to be dead.

Thankfully that's not the case, so I am happy to agree that sainthood is not applicable at this point in time