Today I Learned...

[Clipdat]

WTF 1440p. 3840x2160 or GTFO.

[spcmafia]

Originally Posted by Clipdat

WTF 1440p. 3840x2160 or GTFO.

They don’t have anything close to that. Most of their “High” resolution are LEDs and go up to 1440.

I have the ultra gear one for most 1440 gaming and my 3840x2160 32 inch, 165HZ for GT7 or whenever I feel like gaming in that resolution on my PC.
Between both, it cost me about $580.
Straight robbery from that company.

[Ultramaroon]

TIL that sometimes it's best to leave the old vinyl in its sleeve.

Originally Posted by Clipdat

WTF 1440p. 3840x2160 or GTFO.

I could never go back. Would be a living hell.

[bcj]

300 pounds of vinyl / thumb drive ...

uh

FLAC OK!

[JD001]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

TIL that sometimes it's best to leave the old vinyl in its sleeve.


I could never go back. Would be a living hell.

I have a turntable that requires recommissioning, AR Legend with a Linn arm.. Do I get it sorted or buy what has been on my "bucket list" a Linn Sondek, p'ex the Legend... I have noted the prices for good Legends creeping up...

[cjd]

Originally Posted by JD001

I have a turntable that requires recommissioning, AR Legend with a Linn arm.. Do I get it sorted or buy what has been on my "bucket list" a Linn Sondek, p'ex the Legend... I have noted the prices for good Legends creeping up...

Yes. Both.
I have an old TT and the same dilemma... I dunno. Hard for me to justify more than recapping and hope that's the issue. But it's just a good Technics, nothing special. Maybe some time with vinyl will change my mind, but it's hard to beat my Squeezebox collection.
Bucket lists are there to be achieved where they can be, because not everything will be possible.

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by JD001

I have a turntable that requires recommissioning, AR Legend with a Linn arm.. Do I get it sorted or buy what has been on my "bucket list" a Linn Sondek, p'ex the Legend... I have noted the prices for good Legends creeping up...

Originally Posted by cjd

Yes. Both.

+1
Then spend hours listening for the difference. I have a grado over a an old belt drive with a wobbly spindle. I understand good stuff, but I pick my battles.

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by bcj

300 pounds of vinyl / thumb drive ...

uh

FLAC OK!

datbitdefdoe

[JD001]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

+1
Then spend hours listening for the difference. I have a grado over a an old belt drive with a wobbly spindle. I understand good stuff, but I pick my battles.

I used to spend hours and hours swapping out cables, cartridges etc and spend hours and hours listening for the difference... All good ole fun and a great excuse to listen to favourites..

[soundman98]

Originally Posted by spcmafia

Today I learned that Im in the wrong line of work.
My supervisor is a tech geek, and he was trying to show me the new monitors he wants to order for us from this company called Insight. Apparently they supply our company with all the tech.
Samsung UWQHD 3440x1440 32-inch with 75Hz. Costs the company, $400.

To which I replied how an LG Ultragear 32-inch QHD, 165Hz with the same 1440 resolution is about $199 and we should look into those. He replies with “Those are listed for $1600”.

Insane, absolutely insane. I mean, is not my money or problem, but still. That is straight robbery.

so like crutchfield.com or bestbuy.

[Dadhawk]

Originally Posted by Clipdat

WTF 1440p. 3840x2160 or GTFO.

I like my 5120x1440 just fine thanks.

[spcmafia]

Originally Posted by soundman98

so like crutchfield.com or bestbuy.

I would agree with Crutchfield, but sort of disagree with B/B given how many items I've been able to price-math and or get a better deal on some tech. Plus Im a fan of Open Box deals, amazing how some people let go of really good T.Vs that all they needed was some minimal calibration.

[cjd]

Clearly y'all have never tried to shop at CDW...
Also, parts ordered to try rebuilding my turntable. Belt had disentegrated since I last did anything with it but supposedly it's better than anything I could get below $1k, and this already has an upgraded stylus. $16 in parts so far, let's see if that's all it takes.

[spcmafia]

Originally Posted by cjd

Clearly y'all have never tried to shop at CDW...
Also, parts ordered to try rebuilding my turntable. Belt had disentegrated since I last did anything with it but supposedly it's better than anything I could get below $1k, and this already has an upgraded stylus. $16 in parts so far, let's see if that's all it takes.

I remember looking into them back in 2020 during the GPU shortage because I thought maybe a business-focused distributor would have better stock or prices compared to retail chains, and their prices were outrageous.