Schiit Happened: The Story of the World's Most Improbable Start-Up
Oct 14, 2019 at 7:47 PM Post #51,961 of 148,648
Oct 14, 2019 at 7:55 PM Post #51,962 of 148,648
I finally learned how to pronounce Gungnir. I've been tempted to buy a Bifrost2 but I'll just wait for the Unison Gungnir so I don't need to learn to pronounce another name correctly.

Yeah, and here I was thinking the Bifrost 2 was supposed to be like Bye-Frost. Now I have to refer to it as a beef r-r-roast? Crap. I can't roll a joint, let alone an R. At least the "2" isn't confusing, unless that's supposed to be like "tw-oh" or something. :smiley:
 
Oct 14, 2019 at 8:39 PM Post #51,965 of 148,648
Cool! Those look shorter than even a WE 396A...or is it just how they appear in the photo?
They are very short. 35mm glass body alone including pinch-point.
A pity because even with tube risers they look tiny in the Mjolnir 2.
A pair of big blinkies would satisfy my need for extravagance much better.
 
Oct 14, 2019 at 9:06 PM Post #51,966 of 148,648
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Oct 14, 2019 at 11:54 PM Post #51,968 of 148,648
Coming from a career where some of the primary implements were known affectionately as BUFF, SLUFF, Lawn Dart, Electric Jet, Flying Tennis Court, Hog, Tweet, Wobbly Goblin, and one of my favorites (though I never worked on it)...Bone. (Let's not forget Rhino and 'Vark)

Nah, nicknames ain't gonna influence my sonic enjoyment, but I can appreciate the fun irreverence (and grudging respect) they can bring to a conversation.:ksc75smile:

Cheers!:beerchug:
HK (yep, my hard earned and proud nickname) sends

PS - This post is intended to be entirely apolitical and is not associated to any current events
 
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Oct 15, 2019 at 12:35 AM Post #51,969 of 148,648
Coming from a career where some of the primary implements were known affectionately as BUFF, SLUFF, Lawn Dart, Electric Jet, Flying Tennis Court, Hog, Tweet, Wobbly Goblin, and one of my favorites (though I never worked on it)...Bone. (Let's not forget Rhino and 'Vark)

I think I know a few of these ...
Buff = B52
Hog = A10
'Vark = F111
Bone = B1

And the rest??
 
Oct 15, 2019 at 12:49 AM Post #51,970 of 148,648
I think I know a few of these ...
Buff = B52
Hog = A10
'Vark = F111
Bone = B1

And the rest??
SLUFF = A-7 Corsair II (SLUFF "Slow Little Ugly...err...Fellow")
Lawn Dart = Early model F-16s
Electric Jet = F-16
Flying Tennis Court = F-15
Tweet = T-37
Wobbly Goblin = F-117
Rhino = F-4 Phantom II

A good list is here: https://sierrahotel.net/pages/aircraft-nicknames

On topic (is there really a single topic..?), I am looking forward to some of the trickle-down technology improvements leading to some interesting upgrades and new gear.
Hope you guys stay safe from the fires. Stuff can be replaced...you guys can't.

Cheers and All the Best!:beerchug:
-HK sends
 
Oct 15, 2019 at 2:11 AM Post #51,972 of 148,648

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