[Ableza]

Is there an actual electrical code that specifies this? I work in a building that was specifically built for us back in 2017 and all 120V single phase outlets are oriented ground pin down. The 120VAC in the walls of the optical labs is the same way. Then we have 208V single and 3-phase. Those are specific to our equipment.

And no, I didn't watch that.

No ground orientation is not part of the NEC although it is possible it is included in some local codes.

 

[corndog71]

No, there's no discussion. Some things are just objectively wrong.

Cat owners are approved for the exception.

 

[jonathan c]

Never paid much attention to mono recordings, but this one is very good. Maybe I should be looking for more gems like this.

Thank you, Roon Radio.

Mono is great !! The Beatles in Parlophone mono, early Rolling Stones in Decca mono ... . [Plus, Icon Audio HP8 has a mono / stereo toggle switch!]

 

[Timster]

I didn't scroll back carefully through the last 397 posts to yesterday when this topic came up

You need to take some time out and think about this unacceptable behavior.

 

[michael2v]

When we bought this house, built in 2006, we noticed all the outlets were installed with the grounds facing up. Somebody (the builder?) said it's to prevent a kid from crossing the hot & neutral and getting fried. I could see how that might happen, if the parents are completely vacuous people, but having my tinkerbell nightlight upside down just messed me up.

ELI5, how does this prevent a child from sticking something in the outlet?

 

[Pandahead]

Holy Schiit Sherlock it just hit me!!!

It's a day late, but it just all came together and now it makes sense.
All these years with my Yggy and never used the invert phase button. Now I finally know what it's for!!!

Would also work well in a house like @Ripper2860 's.

 

[bcowen]

Holy Schiit Sherlock it just hit me!!!

It's a day late, but it just all came together and now it makes sense.
All these years with my Yggy and never used the invert phase button. Now I finally know what it's for!!!

Schiit should really do a better job of explaining it in the manual.

 

[sixergixer]

Totally. If anyone thinks politics and religion are divisive, toilet paper hanging turns those into laughable trivialities.

I'm kinda heated already.

 

[sixergixer]

Mono is great !! The Beatles in Parlophone mono, early Rolling Stones in Decca mono ... . [Plus, Icon Audio HP8 has a mono / stereo toggle switch!]

Does anybody know if The Beatles mono albums are available to stream or download anywhere? Or does one just have to rely on CD rips of the super expensive mono box set? And where would I even start with that?

 

[jonathan c]

Would also work well in a house like @Ripper2860 's.

... [huff huff] ...

"Easy for you, bcowen, to say! Have you ever ridden your a$$ out of a tornado? It's as hard as Schiit ... 🌪 "

 

[cardboardnails]

No ground orientation is not part of the NEC although it is possible it is included in some local codes.

that is correct, grounds up are not an NEC requirement but some local inspectors do push it.

 

[33na3rd]

The “Ring” without words. That’s right, it’s the karaoke version!

 

[ArmchairPhilosopher]

The “Ring” without words. That’s right, it’s the karaoke version!

Well, you know, those guys are known to produce some of the best karaoke stuff out there!



It's tradition for the Berlin Phil to hold their final concert of the season at their Waldbühne open air stage, and it tends to be a rather down to earth family affair. And "Berliner Luft" has, for a looooong time, been traditionally the last encore of that final concert of each season. And yes, the whistling by the audience is an integral part of the piece.

 

[cschock]

Does anybody know if The Beatles mono albums are available to stream or download anywhere? Or does one just have to rely on CD rips of the super expensive mono box set? And where would I even start with that?

I don't think it is available for streaming or purchase to download. I can confidently say it is an excellent package despite the high price however. I got it when it first came out and the mono recordings just sound so clean and lovely. I think quite a bit better in most cases than the stereo releases. It is expensive for sure!

 

[artur9]

... And yes, the whistling by the audience is an integral part of the piece.

How on-tune is the whistling? Phrased another way, how much beer needed to endure it?