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"Daniel Mandic" <daniel_mandic@hotmail.com>: Jun 07 01:08AM > ironic (and perhaps he is and getting a big laugh out of this). If > someone should ask a dumb question, he will berate their intelligence > and suggest they kill themselves to relieve their burden of ignorance.   Off course, I have seen it, I saw it and I see it... :)   > Phil thinks CDs have no flaws, and I happen to disagree with him.   Theoretically, exactly within the scope (5-20000Hz).   > face to face and repeat those same words that he does on the web > (coward), it's sort of fun to just rile him up and disagree with him > now and again.   don't take electronics too religious.... me thinks is the best.   > instead of taking a leap forward beyond a mechanical system of > grooved vinyl and various mechanical needle/cartridge schemes, they > took a small step backwards in fidelity.   Indeed. Taking the costs (Turntable, Tonearm, Pickup and pre-pre -MC off course- ;-)) for ultimate Vinyl Quality into account... it is by faaar better in fidelity than any CD-Audio Player. Better than the best CD-Player by Naim or Linn and Sony and Philips. CD-Player, even the best, are sounding hollow and narrowed compared to a fine turntable. > telling. Phil can't or refuses to hear this, and that's fine. The > fact is is that my hearing has diminished to the point where I'm > happy even with MP3s nowadays.   I became moderate, too. My perception range (~18kHz) is biologically still the same... with more and more knowledge to harmonics and seperating multiple tracks/instruments in the brain than 20 years before.   > I'm sure his CDP-101 sounds just as good as my Pioneer CD player and > maybe even better, but my point was about the CD format in general, > not the CDP-101 in particular.   The CDP-101 lacks sound (newer technologies...). Many people might think, that's that (no further playback-technologies) what is memorized on CD...? cd-drive, D/A stage, filtering!, op-amps!! etc. `?   On the other hand, why do we need MC-pickups beyond 40kHz? ;-) (there is max. 16-22kHz writeable/available on a record.... beyond 16kHz with more distortion than linearity ;-)) Superior harmonics....! You can revive them, even when recorded with recording-equipment which can not do more than 20kHz. But to take the effect, you need the other part(s) of the harmonic(s) -beyond 20kHz- which were effectively present in the air while recording. So it's obvious you need someting (at home) which can fill the air vitually the same.   P.S.: I have been very satisfied with the (my) Sony CDP X779ES (w/o filter mod). One of the best machines for CD-Audio....     -- Daniel Mandic

"Daniel Mandic" <daniel_mandic@hotmail.com>: Jun 07 01:28AM Phil Allison wrote:   > **Daniel is incapable of actual thought.   Your point of view is dizzy and radical-techno-religous.   > ** You have no idea what the subject is.   > Get off this NG - you ridiculous, geriatric narcissist.   I think electronics does not suit you.... It's not a fundamental religion, genetic-ill Phil ;-) (you are a living example of that 'known' genetic disposition)     -- Daniel Mandic

Phil Allison <pallison49@gmail.com>: Jun 06 06:35PM -0700 Daniel Mandic wrote:   ---------------------------     > Phil Allison wrote:   > > **Daniel is incapable of actual thought.   > Your point of view is dizzy and radical-techno-religous.   ** Dear readers,   Daniel has a serious mental disability.   Likely a combination of autism, narcissism and a low IQ.   Feel sorry for him if you like, but folk like him become trouble making assholes if allowed.   Don't.     ..... Phil

"Daniel Mandic" <daniel_mandic@hotmail.com>: Jun 07 01:36AM > Not at all. I'd expound further but I don't want to upset Phil. > He's battling roaches in his trailer and they've opened up another > front. He hasn't been his normal charming self for a while.   I wouldn't spend too much time to Phil's mental disorder. He's nothing more here in ser than any other subscriber.... his head (brainstem and small brain) performs the illusion that he might stand above and beyond all other ;-)   -- Daniel Mandic

Phil Allison <pallison49@gmail.com>: Jun 06 06:54PM -0700 Daniel Mandic wrote:   -------------------------     ** Dear readers,     Daniel has a serious mental disability.   Likely a combination of autism, narcissism and a low IQ.   Feel sorry for him if you like, but folk like him become trouble making assholes if allowed.   Don't.     ..... Phil

"Daniel Mandic" <daniel_mandic@hotmail.com>: Jun 07 02:01AM Phil Allison wrote:   > ** Dear readers,   :-) > Daniel has a serious mental disability.   You are reflecting all the time. Casting all your disorders to other ppl (typical for narziss-ill ppl). > Likely a combination of autism, narcissism and a low IQ.   Autism? You know something about? Tell us, Ing. Dr. Phys. Phil Allison! Narziss... yeah, that's exactly yours. You think your IQ is too low? When I read the technical details to your posts (sample theory etc.), it might be true. You sound like an evil preacher more than an electronics engineer :)   Now get back into your small frame of seeing and describing things. > Feel sorry for him if you like, but folk like him become trouble > making assholes if allowed.   yes...yes. (folk... we... trouble.... allowing) a typical narcist you are.     -- Daniel Mandic

Phil Allison <pallison49@gmail.com>: Jun 06 07:16PM -0700 Daniel Mandic wrote:   -------------------     ** Dear readers,   Update:   Daniel is a raving nut case.   Autistic and highly schizoid.   Don't let the nutter cause trouble here.   Best use your kill filter.     ..... Phil

"Daniel Mandic" <daniel_mandic@hotmail.com>: Jun 07 02:39AM Phil Allison wrote:   > Daniel is a raving nut case.   maybe 1 or 2 of 8.... you have at least 6 of 8. > Autistic and highly schizoid.   Haven't experienced any authistic skills, yet. Shizoid? Who isn't it at all??   > Don't let the nutter cause trouble here.   Causing trouble? Your mutated small- and stembrain is spinning that paranoid stories to you....   > Best use your kill filter.   Be quiet manikin.     -- Daniel Mandic

thekmanrocks@gmail.com: Jun 07 03:45AM -0700 Daniel, Phil!   Will you two get a room and take it off this newsgroup please?!?   Ave Maria....!

oldschool@tubes.com: Jun 07 03:58AM -0400 Am I missing something, (like gold plating)   Or do they really think someone is stupid enough to pay $100 for a USED 1gb flash drive?   PNY Mini Attache 1 GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive. Buy it Now for - Only $99.99 on Ebay   eBay item number: 131733242123   http://www.ebay.com/itm/PNY-Mini-Attache-1-GB-USB-2-0-Flash-Drive-P-FD1GB U3-MINI-RF-/131733242123?hash=item1eabe9c10b:g:nakAAOSwMHdXSMdO   And for an additional $15.99 you can get a one year warranty on it. -WOW-   But at least the shipping is Free....   And it has a "Make an Offer" option.   I wonder if they would accept my offer of $1.00?   I'm tempted to do it....

Clifford Heath <no.spam@please.net>: Jun 07 07:13PM +1000 > Am I missing something, (like gold plating)   > Or do they really think someone is stupid enough to pay $100 for a USED > 1gb flash drive?   It depends. How many Bitcoins does it contain?

N_Cook <diverse@tcp.co.uk>: Jun 06 06:16PM +0100 I scraped back some of that typical dusty grey coating of the "MO" and it is actually wire wound

Phil Allison <pallison49@gmail.com>: Jun 06 05:51PM -0700 N_Cook wrote:   --------------   > I scraped back some of that typical dusty grey coating of the "MO" and > it is actually wire wound   ** The first pic shows a MO resistor, but there are WW examples that look near identical - as in the second pic.   http://www.mojotone.com/Metal-Oxide-2W-10-OHM-Resistor-10-image.jpg   https://3.imimg.com/data3/CO/AE/MY-8302870/wire-wound-resistor-250x250.jpg         ..... Phil

Phil Allison <pallison49@gmail.com>: Jun 07 12:01AM -0700 N_Cook wrote:   ----------------     > Its in the speaker return path as a protector ,   ** No way it is for protection.   The 0.1ohm is part of a positive feedback network to INCREASE the output impedance of the power amp.   The low output impedance (or high damping factor) of a SS power amp is not desirable in a guitar amp - so this trick fixes it.   Makes the impedance more like 8ohms - so a DF of 1.     ..... Phil

"Ron D." <ron.dozier@gmail.com>: Jun 06 10:21PM -0700 The one guy thinks the voltage and current columns are reversed and I might agree with that. Using https://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=y*(5.87)%2F(x%2B5.87)+%3D+19;++y*(46)%2F(x%2B46)%3D15.4   it might suggest the reference is between -1 and -1.2 and a 1% resistor is 15K. There might be a resistor in parallel with the tip setting resistor.   So, the above is a guess for a starting point using a few values from this http://www.nerdipedia.com/tiki-index.php?page=Smart+laptop+charger&structure=index table.

BatteryUser <BatteryUser@BatteryUser.com>: Jun 06 01:59PM -0700 So you are saying that brand new batteries that still have many years left on their printed cover are at end of life ?   I thought that Durcell stopped with the warranty protection. It leaks in an expensive gizmo and that is that.   I will try Panasonic batteries next buy.

Jasen Betts <jasen@xnet.co.nz>: Jun 06 08:23PM > batteries usually solves it but only for a day or so.   > What is available to coat the device contacts to prevent the constant > opening and battery spinning ?   silver, or nickel is probably your best bet, could be tricky to apply.   > all over and destroy my devices ? Yeah I know, take the batteries out > BUT not always remembered ! So please do not annoy me with that > recommendations.   Energiser has $10000 product damage guarantee, won't save your device but will replace it.   > The one that leak are Duracell and Costco brand name batteries.   yeah, Duracell are poor quality.   > The contacts are deep inside and I cannot take the device apart. > I cannot buy a new device because in some cases they are not available > or are now too expensive to buy.   Best procedure is take it apart, clean throughly and replace the contacts. see you-tube for dissassembly instructions.   -- This email has not been checked by half-arsed antivirus software

rickman <gnuarm@gmail.com>: Jun 06 05:38PM -0400 BatteryUser wrote on 6/6/2017 4:59 PM:   > I thought that Durcell stopped with the warranty protection. > It leaks in an expensive gizmo and that is that.   > I will try Panasonic batteries next buy.   https://www.duracell.com/en-us/technology/battery-care-use-and-disposal/   It is still in place. It may not be as easy to use as it was. When I made my claim I just called them and they asked me the expiration date on the battery. They sent me a check for $100. Now the web page says you need to ship the batteries and product to them.   --   Rick C

krw@notreal.com: Jun 06 05:52PM -0400 On Tue, 6 Jun 2017 13:59:20 -0700, BatteryUser   >So you are saying that brand new batteries that still have many years >left on their printed cover are at end of life ?   When you start out a post with "so you are saying...", it would be good to include something of what was said.   >I thought that Durcell stopped with the warranty protection. >It leaks in an expensive gizmo and that is that.   >I will try Panasonic batteries next buy.   Just change them often and *never* leave a dead battery in any appliance. If it's something that's only used occasionally, like an emergency flashlight, replace the batteries after every use.

Jeff Liebermann <jeffl@cruzio.com>: Jun 06 08:31PM -0700 On Tue, 6 Jun 2017 13:59:20 -0700, BatteryUser   >So you are saying that brand new batteries that still have many years >left on their printed cover are at end of life ?   I guess you mean this: <http://802.11junk.com/jeffl/crud/Kirkland-AAA-leak.jpg> The expiration data on the package is 2014. I took the photo in Oct 2016, 2.8 years after the batteries expired. I don't recall when I bought the batteries, but based on my typical consumption rate of AA and AAA alkalines, I would guess 2009. I would expect that such batteries should gracefully lose some percentage of their rated capacity after the expiration date, and not belch electrolyte all over the package and whatever they're powering.   Note that this problem is not unique or unusual: <http://www.paulallenengineering.com/blog/kirkland-signature-alkaline-batteries> Read through the first few reader comments on Duracell and Kirkland batteries.   >I thought that Durcell stopped with the warranty protection. >It leaks in an expensive gizmo and that is that.   It's my understanding that the warranty is still in place, but that it's more difficult to obtain compensation for damage.   >I will try Panasonic batteries next buy.   I guess you didn't read my rant upon which you're commenting. I don't think you're going to find any alkaline battery, from any manufacturer, that does not leak. I suggest you switch to rechargeable LSD NiMH, which also leak, but leak less. Or, if possible, but devices powered by LiIon batteries, which leak and self discharge even less than NiMH and alkaline.   -- Jeff Liebermann jeffl@cruzio.com 150 Felker St #D http://www.LearnByDestroying.com Santa Cruz CA 95060 http://802.11junk.com Skype: JeffLiebermann AE6KS 831-336-2558

"Ron D." <ron.dozier@gmail.com>: Jun 06 08:34PM -0700 Everything here is about right. Use Duracell or Rayovac for the warranty. Duracell will be a little hard to execute.   Do not leave batteries in a device.   I've never used dialectic grease on battery contacts. Your best defense is keeping them clean and dry.   I just experienced my weirdest failure of a drugstore branded (CVS) battery. The negative contact domed inward in a Maglite flashlight. The most stupidest failure ever.   Rust and oxides don;t conduct well. Sorry.   This stuff: http://www.cool-amp.com/new_site/product%20info/CL%20Spec%20Sheet.pdf isn't anywhere near cheap, but it does enhance contacts   Dialectic grease keeps the water out. Keeping the leaking battery insides away is more difficult.

Phil Allison <pallison49@gmail.com>: Jun 06 07:21PM -0700 bitrex wrote:   ----------------   > <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgfDALzpfJU>   > Probably sounds wicked retahded to anyone else.   ** So you are the opinionated talking bear - right ?       ..... Phil

jurb6006@gmail.com: Jun 06 01:25PM -0700 >" ** I remember watching that episode on B&W TV in Melbourne.   It was verrrry scary stuff ... "   Well we all knew it was TV.   Anyway, I watched a documentary on that show and it was somewhat interesting. they had to come up with a show every week, it as not like today, write some stupid shit and send it to the boys with the super MAC computers for special effects. Galaxy Man was a guy in a wetsuit with motor oil poured all over him and a few spotlights. They knew how to do blacklighting but that was about it with the double exposures.   But think, I think they actually had to WRITE the episode.   That was back when things took a bit of effort. I can't stand new shows, with their video tricks you think the telly is fucked up and needs service. Fucked up color, green and white like a bad CRT. Jiggling, rolling and all that. the broadcasting equipment used to be designed to avoid that, that's why they had genlock.   I can't stand new TV or movies. So much special effects, guys jumping fifty feet up in the air and all that shit. Where's the goddam plot ? What was this all about anyway ?   But that is the way it goes, every year there is less and less keeping me here.

"Newgene McMensa" <newgene.mcmensaREMOVE@gREMOVEmail.com>: Jun 06 09:38AM -0700 <pfjw@aol.com> wrote in message news:aeaf94e4-5dcb-429f-b4b3-1887ce7ee640@googlegroups.com... > The Troll is back, please do not feed the troll.   Sorry, it's a serious question, Peter. Most folks here have been great help to me.

ohger1s@gmail.com: Jun 06 10:00AM -0700 On Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at 12:40:26 PM UTC-4, Newgene McMensa wrote:   > > Peter Wieck > > Melrose Park, PA   > Don't feed the troll.   Peter a troll? He may be a bit lefty loony, but he's a gentleman and an excellent contributor to the group.   Whose sock are you?

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