What New Stuff Have You Bought? If You Care To Share Thead! :)

[3db]

I bought this three disc set.

 

[fuzz092888]

New circle and edge jig for the router. Of course as luck would have, they sent every piece of the kit except the one I needed to make it work for what I was doing today.

 

[sholling]

I look forward to your feedback,

I received the "add-on" remote yesterday and while I'm still evaluating it as far as recommendations go it's a keeper for me.

Pluses:

• It works fine with the Elite remote and hub.
• It's much smaller and handier than the full sized touch screen remote.
• No over-sensitive touch screen to accidentally send you to the wrong activity.
• Included CR2032 coin battery is supposed to last roughly one year.
• Easy setup once you figure it out.

Minuses:

• The setup instructions suck hugely! Setup isn't hard to do, it's just that the instructions are confusing.
• Each of the three activity buttons does double duty. In my case the right-hand "movie button" selects Watch Blu-Ray with a short press or Watch Shield TV with a long press. It works fine as long as you can remember what activity (up to six) is assigned to what. But, realistically, that shouldn't take anyone long to memorize.
• The location of some of the buttons are very different from the Elite remote.
• You'll occasionally still need the Elite remote or your smartphone for detailed control.

Bottom line: As a second remote it's a keeper for me for everything I listed under "pluses". The setup pain is a one time thing and not worth fretting over, not for an under $28 add-on. The question is whether it sufficiently addresses the wife's reservations about the Elite. For less than $30 ($20 for a refurb) it's probably worth a try

 

[MrBoat]

The Crusaders - "Rural Renewal"

Mostly because I listened to it for free a lot on utube so I felt kind of obligated to do so and I still like collecting these things.

Has some Eric Clapton in there.

Rural Renewal, released in 2003, re-unites founding Crusaders members Joe Sample, Wilton Felder and Stix Hooper. Known for their late 70s world wide hit Street Life, Rural Renewal revisits their soulful jazz heritage with contributions from guitarist Eric Clapton on Rural Renewal and Creepin and vocalist Donnie McClurkin on A Healing Coming On and Sing the Song. Groove gems like Viva De Funk round out the welcome reunion.

 

[hemiram]

I didn't need them, but I got these Tuesday:

And this should be here on Friday to replace my annoying RX-V659, a TSR-7810:
I really like the speakers, hopefully I will like the receiver, too!

 

[j_garcia]

Actually I have the companion in the bedroom, the ultimate home in the living room and the elite in the HT room. The ultimate is definitely my favorite. Between how it feels in the hand, to the button layout, to the responsivness of the buttons (a little bit more clicky than squishy) everything about it is a step up. When I got the Ultimate home I was underwhelmed by it and was therefore worried about the Elite, but was pleasantly surprised. Very cool remote. Highly recommend.

Ultimate is on deep discount today. $139 compared to $299. Might just have to step up to this one.

https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Harmony-Ultimate-Customizable-Cabinet/dp/B00BQ5RY1G/ref=gbps_img_s-4_c182_d5002c01?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=ced83fbf-8fc4-4cbf-ae01-e1416bf7c182&pf_rd_s=slot-4&pf_rd_t=701&pf_rd_i=gb_main&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=M17K5KZSPB4VC9E8G48Q&tag=kinjadeals-20&ascsubtag=5e900c7477fdb113a90a1ba56e5f46570860636a&rawdata=[r|https://my.yahoo.com/[t|link[p|1823981246[a|B00BQ5RY1G[au|5727177402741770316[b|theinventory

 

[3db]

I bought this CD

 

[3db]

Because I like the sound of the Fleshtones and the CD i bought was their compilation album, I went and ordered off of EBAY their very first album on vinyl. Cannot get it digitally.

 

[WineOfTheVeins]

Another fat load of CDs.
I love getting CDs in near mint condition for a few bucks. Some of them, worth a bunch. Take the original "Siamese Dream" for example, not the junk remastered reissue. And the original issue "The Visit" with original artwork and Quinlan Road {whom I must say make the most gorgeous sounding recordings ever}. Got them both for a few bucks if you look hard enough, typically you're looking at $20-$50. Another GEM was Metric, Fantasies. Look around, typically $75-$100CDN, stole it for $6

Now just keeping my eyes open for a few more rare goodies. Can't seem to find Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness for less than $20 used, and worse, Blue Foundation - Life of a Ghost. You don't wanna know how much those cost.

Make Yourself
Incubus

Morning View
Incubus

Naveed
Our Lady Peace

RIOT!
Paramore

The Mask and Mirror
Loreena McKennitt

The Visit
Mckennitt, Loreena

Fantasies
Metric

Siamese Dream
Smashing Pumpkins


I love gems. VVVVVVVVVVVVVVVV

• 
  Fantasies
  Apr 7 2009
  by Metric
  Audio CD
  CDN$ 105.59
  FREE Shipping
  LP Record
  CDN$ 60.00(1 used & new offers)
  4.7 out of 5 stars 15
• 
  Fantasies by Metric [Music CD]
  Audio CD
  CDN$ 194.50(1 used & new offers)

 

[3db]

Metric was a good band. Loved their first 3 albums.

 

[MrBoat]

Ray Obiedo. Excellent percussion and just about everything else. Has that Cuban/Island essence and well recorded. Love the bass on this too. It's the kind of bass that translates well to hi-fi.

 

[afterlife2]

New case for the new phone:

 

[lovinthehd]

New case for the new phone:

So you're supposed to flip the flap to use it to talk on? Or remove it entirely so you don't flash your cards/cash?

 

[MR.MAGOO]

Ray Obiedo. Excellent percussion and just about everything else. Has that Cuban/Island essence and well recorded. Love the bass on this too. It's the kind of bass that translates well to hi-fi.

I like jazz, will have to check this out!

 

[afterlife2]

So you're supposed to flip the flap to use it to talk on? Or remove it entirely so you don't flash your cards/cash?

Flip the flap. I enjoy these cases. I've used it with my old LG and really like these cases + they are cheap and protects the glass from a fall, which doesn't happen I baby everything. I normally buy the plAIN BLACK, BUT LIKED THE COLOR DESIGN ON THIS ONE.

 

[j_garcia]

Picked these up. had too many power warts on the back of the APC and couldn't utilize all the outlets. These little guys allow me to drop all of those off there and I can now use all of the outlets. It doesn't make it pretty, but it sure did help out.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CDVX330/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

And preordered this

 

[j_garcia]

Another fat load of CDs.
I love getting CDs in near mint condition for a few bucks. Some of them, worth a bunch. Take the original "Siamese Dream" for example, not the junk remastered reissue. And the original issue "The Visit" with original artwork and Quinlan Road {whom I must say make the most gorgeous sounding recordings ever}. Got them both for a few bucks if you look hard enough, typically you're looking at $20-$50. Another GEM was Metric, Fantasies. Look around, typically $75-$100CDN, stole it for $6

Now just keeping my eyes open for a few more rare goodies. Can't seem to find Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness for less than $20 used, and worse, Blue Foundation - Life of a Ghost. You don't wanna know how much those cost.

Make Yourself
Incubus

Morning View
Incubus

Naveed
Our Lady Peace

RIOT!
Paramore

The Mask and Mirror
Loreena McKennitt

The Visit
Mckennitt, Loreena

Fantasies
Metric

Siamese Dream
Smashing Pumpkins


I love gems. VVVVVVVVVVVVVVVV

• 
  Fantasies
  Apr 7 2009
  by Metric
  Audio CD
  CDN$ 105.59
  FREE Shipping
  LP Record
  CDN$ 60.00(1 used & new offers)
  4.7 out of 5 stars 15
• 
  Fantasies by Metric [Music CD]
  Audio CD
  CDN$ 194.50(1 used & new offers)

Mellon Collie is $17 on Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/Mellon-Collie-Infinite-Sadness-2012/dp/B00AEVQZWC/ref=ice_ac_b_dpb?ie=UTF8&qid=1522098205&sr=8-1&keywords=mellon+collie+and+the+infinite+sadness+cd

Mine got stolen a while back but I managed to find it used in excellent condition for ~$10.

When they were on sale, I picked up both Siamese and Gish Deluxe box sets. Some great extras on both of them.

 

[MR.MAGOO]

bought this cheap ($6) bluetooth adapter for the car, will charge it up and see how/if it works!

 

[3db]

 

[adk highlander]

My slimline Marantz receiver died in the living room.

Ordered this for a replacement. For $150 I figured I can't go wrong for now.