07-24-2024, 03:31 PM | #3556 |
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Does a 10 piece puzzle count? Just helping a granddaughter.
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07-24-2024, 08:36 PM | #3557 |
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Actually, I listen to music a lot. I think I've got seven working MP3 players, three awaiting new batteries (and other modifications -- another hobby), and two that I keep for historical interest.
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07-24-2024, 10:04 PM | #3558 |
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Ahhh... bringing back memories of a courtesy uncle's "portable" set with 3 batteries.
The PBM can't hear any real difference between a solid state and vacuum tube amplifier at normal sound levels. Last edited by DNSB; 07-24-2024 at 10:06 PM. |
07-24-2024, 10:25 PM | #3559 |
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No idea what you mean by this (radio? Never used the vacuum tube one, not old enough for that).
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07-24-2024, 10:39 PM | #3560 |
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Doesn't everyone?
The PBM is already watching some of the Paris Olympics events that started before the opening ceremonies. Vacuum tube radios used more than one power supply voltage. Battery powered ones used a low voltage supply for the tube heaters and a 45-135V supply for the B supply (vacuum tube plate). My courtesy uncle's radio also used a 15V (??? going by old memories here) for the negative bias. He lived on a houseboat and did not have electricity. |
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Not interested in the Olympics. When I was a child, they were exciting, but I lost interest in them decades ago, no idea why. The only sport events I watch these days are the big football championships (European and World).
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