Popular Post The Computer Audiophile Posted July 20, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted July 20, 2017 Wow. And we are bitching at each other about USB cables. #Perspective frederick184, Jeremy Anderson, Middy and 2 others 5 Founder of Audiophile Style | My Audio Systems Link to comment
Ralf11 Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Good Luck! I hope you've fireproofed you house, yard and property Link to comment
Superdad Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Just now, lmitche said: Alex, what's the nearby Mormon Bar? Sounds like an oxymoron.. LOL. It's "bar" as in mining. A streak of minerals--a vein. There is also a road called Silver Bar. The closest little store/gas station near us is in an area called Bootjack, named for the giant oak tree where they used to hang bandits from during the gold rush era. After hanging, they used a bootjack to pry his boots off. UpTone Audio LLC Link to comment
Jeremy Anderson Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 So glad to hear from you, Alex! We're all pulling for ya. =^) Link to comment
lmitche Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 22 minutes ago, Superdad said: LOL. It's "bar" as in mining. A streak of minerals--a vein. There is also a road called Silver Bar. The closest little store/gas station near us is in an area called Bootjack, named for the giant oak tree where they used to hang bandits from during the gold rush era. After hanging, they used a bootjack to pry his boots off. Thanks Alex. Interesting history and not that long ago either. My wishes for an uneventful night. I have Patricia Barbers "Let It Rain" playing in a loop here. Pareto Audio aka nuckleheadaudio Link to comment
The Computer Audiophile Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 kennyb123 1 Founder of Audiophile Style | My Audio Systems Link to comment
elcorso Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 I wish you good luck Alex and all the immense rain that is falling these days in my Rainforest ! Roch Link to comment
douglasfrost Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 glad to hear you are safe for now (and hopefully while the fire crews contain the blaze). and as someone waiting on an iso regen/lps-1 - take all of the time you need and don't put yourself or your family in danger just to please us bunch of toy-nerds! fires can turn at a moment's notice, so stick with the family. stay safe! Link to comment
jamesg11 Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 1 hour ago, The Computer Audiophile said: Wow. And we are bitching at each other about USB cables. #Perspective But, still, you gotta laugh at the 'oxymormon' gag. macmini M1>ethernet / elgar iso tran(2.5kVa, .0005pfd)>consonance pw-3 boards>ghent ethernet(et linkway cat8 jssg360)>etherRegen(js-2)>ghent ethernet(et linkway cat8 jssg360) >ultraRendu (clones lpsu>lps1.2)>curious regen link>rme adi-2 dac(js-2)>cawsey cables>naquadria sp2 passive pre> 1.naquadria lucien mkII.5 power>elac fs249be + elac 4pi plus.2> 2.perreaux9000b(mods)>2x naquadria 12” passive subs. Link to comment
douglasfrost Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 2 minutes ago, jamesg11 said: But, still, you gotta laugh at the 'oxymormon' gag. Hey - I'm a Mormon and that's offensive.... Oh, wait a minute... I'm a moron ? my bad Link to comment
wgscott Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 3 hours ago, Superdad said: As the crow flies, one front of the fire is just about 3 miles from us, but there are 2 or 3 ridges (and canyons) it would have to burn past to get here. We would see it from our west-facing deck hours in advance--but we don't see even the tips of anything yet. Similar thing for a friend of mine during the Oakland Hills fire. They were watching it, and then suddenly they only had time to grab the dog and flee with the clothes on their backs. Fed Ex can wait. Jud 1 Link to comment
Popular Post Confused Posted July 20, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted July 20, 2017 4 hours ago, Superdad said: LOL. It's "bar" as in mining. A streak of minerals--a vein. There is also a road called Silver Bar. The closest little store/gas station near us is in an area called Bootjack, named for the giant oak tree where they used to hang bandits from during the gold rush era. After hanging, they used a bootjack to pry his boots off. So re-booting solved most issues 'back in the day' too? lmitche, Jud and Solstice380 3 Windows 11 PC, Roon, HQPlayer, Focus Fidelity convolutions, iFi Zen Stream, Paul Hynes SR4, Mutec REF10, Mutec MC3+USB, Devialet 1000Pro, KEF Blade. Plus Pro-Ject Signature 12 TT for playing my 'legacy' vinyl collection. Desktop system; RME ADI-2 DAC fs, Meze Empyrean headphones. Link to comment
Dev Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Glad to hear you and your family and others are safe ...its really bad one this time. I had earlier planned to visit the Sierras last weekend but had to cancel it for work related stuff (now I am glad I did). I just hope they will be able to contain the fire quickly without spreading it more.... Link to comment
Jud Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 6 hours ago, wgscott said: Similar thing for a friend of mine during the Oakland Hills fire. They were watching it, and then suddenly they only had time to grab the dog and flee with the clothes on their backs. Fed Ex can wait. I remember visiting friends in the area less than a year afterward and driving past those hills. Impressive, in a scary way. One never knows, do one? - Fats Waller The fairest thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the fundamental emotion which stands at the cradle of true art and true science. - Einstein Computer, Audirvana -> optical Ethernet to Fitlet3 -> Fibbr Alpha Optical USB -> iFi NEO iDSD DAC -> Apollon Audio 1ET400A Mini (Purifi based) -> Vandersteen 3A Signature. Link to comment
Superdad Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Good morning everyone: Sad to report that this fire continues to grow. It's up to 72,000 acres with just 10% containment. 75 structures/homes lost. Most of its current expansion is taking place at the north end, but it is also expanding at the south--and getting closer to our house. Here is a link to the most realtime interactive map: https://arcg.is/1TCP5W I had been contemplating a multi-hour backroads drive (all highways near here are closed) to and from Merced to pick up shipments of boards and cases from FedEx for product production. But clearly I'll be skipping that! Alex C. AnotherSpin 1 UpTone Audio LLC Link to comment
Kritpoon Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Best of luck Alex, hopes everything turns out ok. "Its the REF clock that makes it all so good..." Link to comment
lmitche Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 41 minutes ago, Superdad said: Good morning everyone: Sad to report that this fire continues to grow. It's up to 72,000 acres with just 10% containment. 75 structures/homes lost. Most of its current expansion is taking place at the north end, but it is also expanding at the south--and getting closer to our house. Here is a link to the most realtime interactive map: https://arcg.is/1TCP5W I had been contemplating a multi-hour backroads drive (all highways near here are closed) to and from Merced to pick up shipments of boards and cases from FedEx for product production. But clearly I'll be skipping that! Alex C. Thanks for the update. That's a better map for sure. Good to see you still at home today! Pareto Audio aka nuckleheadaudio Link to comment
Quadman Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Prayers to you, your family and all the folks in that area. Be Well Link to comment
scan80269 Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 My prayers as well for the safety of you & your family. I pray for the wind to blow the fire away from your location... Link to comment
Cornan Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 I wish you the best of luck Alex and pray to all the gods in the universe that you will be safe from the wildfire! ? Link to comment
Mercman Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 1 hour ago, Superdad said: Good morning everyone: Sad to report that this fire continues to grow. It's up to 72,000 acres with just 10% containment. 75 structures/homes lost. Most of its current expansion is taking place at the north end, but it is also expanding at the south--and getting closer to our house. Here is a link to the most realtime interactive map: https://arcg.is/1TCP5W I had been contemplating a multi-hour backroads drive (all highways near here are closed) to and from Merced to pick up shipments of boards and cases from FedEx for product production. But clearly I'll be skipping that! Alex C. I hope all works out for you and your family and the fire spares your home, We recently had a fire that came close to our neighborhood. I'm in San Diego County and things are very dry here. Steve Plaskin Link to comment
kennyb123 Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 3 hours ago, Quadman said: Prayers to you, your family and all the folks in that area. Be Well +1 Digital: Sonore opticalModule > Uptone EtherRegen > Shunyata Sigma Ethernet > Antipodes K30 > Shunyata Omega USB > Gustard X26pro DAC < Mutec REF10 SE120 Amp & Speakers: Spectral DMA-150mk2 > Aerial 10T Foundation: Stillpoints Ultra, Shunyata Denali v1 and Typhon x1 power conditioners, Shunyata Delta v2 and QSA Lanedri Gamma Revelation and Infinity power cords, QSA Lanedri Gamma Revelation XLR interconnect, Shunyata Sigma Ethernet, MIT Matrix HD 60 speaker cables, GIK bass traps, ASC Isothermal tube traps, Stillpoints Aperture panels, Quadraspire SVT rack, PGGB 256 Link to comment
Dougster Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Yes, Alex worry not re USB regens! Time enough for that in the future. Prayers from across the pond.... Link to comment
BigAlMc Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 5 hours ago, Superdad said: I had been contemplating a multi-hour backroads drive (all highways near here are closed) to and from Merced to pick up shipments of boards and cases from FedEx for product production. But clearly I'll be skipping that! Jeez - just found this thread. Not good! Alex - I know we take this hobby seriously. But it's just that, a hobby. Your customer focus for your business is excellent and truly appreciated. But something like this offers perspective. Hope you, your family and your neighbours are ok mate. Concentrate on that, as our hobby and your customers will gladly wait in the end. Best wishes, Alan Synergistic Research Powercell UEF SE > Sonore OpticalModule (LPS-1.2 & DXP-1A5DSC) > EtherRegen (SR4T & DXP-1A5DSC) > (Sablon 2020 LAN) Innuos PhoenixNet > Muon Streaming System > Grimm Audio MU1 server > (Sablon AES) Mola Mola Tambaqui DAC > PS Audio M1200 monoblocks > Salk Sound Supercharged Songtowers Link to comment
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