I wear the Off Roads Shorts mainly for hiking and biking since I don’t do trail running. What I love most about them are the orange and olive color accents, along with the buckle belt design.
The website stated that these shorts come with six pockets, however I only found 4 of them. The two back...
I have a La Marzocco Linea Mini with a La Marzocco Pico grinder. It's been a great combination that I've enjoyed using for over a year. I typically have a ...
AP has a rich history of watch making with their most popular being the Royal Oak collection. While that watch is a fine horological piece, I'm personally not a sports watch fan. The bruteness isn't refined in my opinion, especially the Royal Oak Offseas collection. I appreciate AP but none of th...
Denafrips DACs are able to play from a computer by connecting the USB. If you go to Denafrips Driver Website, the website shows v5.62.0 as the latest version, however it shows v5.72 as a previous version. What's just as confusing is it shows v5.62.0 ...
A new firmware came out on 7/18/2024. It only contained one fix. When the machine comes out of stand-by, periodically the steam boiler doesn't turn on.
Ironically, I had this issue and thought it was an issue with my device, likely hardware. To my surprise, it must have been wide-spread enough t...
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I upgraded my Linea Mini Gateway yesterday and so far, I haven't run into any issues. I don't have a [Brew-by-Weight Scale](https://www.ent...
So far I haven't seen anyone had a review on a comparison of different short tights from Tracksmith. They are so expensive and very few online reviews, hopefully this post can help you decide which one to buy!
Before we start, a little information about myself. I'm 5"5,120lb, normally wear je...
I was in the market for a DENAFRIPS Terminator II DAC recently. I quickly found a used one online for a decent deal. When it arrived...
In your audio system, you most likely have a digital-to-analog converter (DAC) somewhere in the mix. It takes the digital signal (1s and 0s) from a streamer, cable, or Blu-ray player and converts it to a signal that your amplifer can understand. There are two popular types of DACs: Delta-Sigma or...
I recently joined a local audiophile society. I had no idea what I was getting into; I was invited to the next meet-up. This meet-up happened to be at the home of a co-organizer. Unaware of how these are run, I ended up going to optimistically see what it was about.
After talking to some of the ...
I recently auditioned the Avantgarde Duo GT at a local dealer. I've always been enamored by the modern and clean style of the speaker line-up. Those tuba-looking horns are a hallmark. Being a long-time fan of horn speakers, I saw these as the pinnacle of what horn speakers can provide.
I'm neve...
My Linea Mini is not that old (less than a year) and I started having issues with the paddle. When moving the paddle from right to left (engaging), it would sometimes not respond. After doing the motion multiple times, it would eventually trigger. I thought this was a software issue.
One morning...
I don't get to the gym as much as I should. All my daily ambitions don't fit in a 24-hour day, and working out is on the lower half of that list. In other words, it falls off my priority list frequently.
I work from home and figured if working out was more convenient than driving to a gym, I'd l...
I've been using my Linea Mini's included 58mm tamp. It's not bad, as I've heard other coffee makers include poor tamps - even plastic. The included tamp is a convex metal variant. It seems a little small for the included basket...
I got this watch as my fun watch, thinking I can wear it with my casual outfit or workout outfit. The size is petite, it fits my wrist perfectly, super light that I could barely feel it. The dinasours on the bands add some funky elements to my outfit. There are other color watches available in th...
I was in Daytona Beach recently and was able to audition at Stereotypes. If you're in the area, you should check them out.
First off, without hearing anything, you are taken back by the sheer size and presence of the speakers. There is no hiding this in your living room...
The Omega Speedmaster is a well known watch that was introduced in 1957. Known for being worn on the moonin 1962, and continues to be one of the few watches qualified by NASA for spaceflight.
My mother-in-law gave me this watch as a wedding gift. I didn't particularly like the look of the bracle...
I bought 4 of these cups & saucers in light blue. They appear to be of quality - both thick and blemish free. The color matched what they show on their website. There are many different colors and sizes to choose from. They arrived safely, individually packed in sturdy cardboard.
They maintain t...
La Marzocco today released a gateway update from V3.3-RC7 to V3.4-RC5 for the Linea Mini and GS3. The latest machine firmware of 2.12 continues to be the same...
The C2800 was recently released. I currently have a C2700 and looked at the new pre-amp from the perspective of whether it was worth upgrading.
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I put this on my portafilter so when I'm using my WDT Distribution Tool, I'm not knocking grounds out of the portafilter and onto my coffee station. I bought this particular funnel since it's solid alum...
The mesh fabric makes the shorts feel light and soft, comfortable to wear. The built in liner uses the same fabric, which avoids friction during running. I'm 5'5, 120lb, pear shape, normally I wear 26-27 jeans, like other Tracksmith shorts, size samll fits me perfectly. The shorts does have a sm...
Along with purchasing my Dream Machine Pro, I also purchased a U6 Long-Range for my home. As with my other Ubiquiti hardware, it's easy to setup and manage. After plugging in the power-over-ethernet (POE), the provisioni...
I purchased four of these hard-drive for my DiskStation DS923+. I chose these are they are designed for 24/7 NAS use, priced fairly and had decent reviews online. I did briefly look at Western Digital Red SA500 NAS...
I bought one of these to improve the coffee I make for my fiancée every morning. We had been using a Keurig for years and I wanted to see if freshly ground beans would be an improvement. I bought this model because it was recommended in reviews. It is working flawlessly. The only problem I have e...
A year or so ago, I bought this DiskStation mostly for storing of photos and music. I was using iCloud previously and wanted to avoid the monthly expense, plus I wanted storage access for my Roon server. After a lot of research and talking with friends, the versatility and easy UI made Synology t...
Wouldn't it be great if the Brew-By-Weight Scale could also be used with the Pico Grinder? Does anybody know if the Pico Grinder has Bluetooth co...
Just a week ago, firmware V3.3-RC5 was released. Today, V3.3-RC7 was released. Similar to the last update, I haven't been able to find any information online. I suspect it's a bug fix with V3.3-RC5 considering the q...
I've had the Dream Machine Pro for a few years. For work, I've built a small data center with Juniper equipment so I've had experience with a complex network. When choosing network equipment for my home, I wanted something robust, yet simpler and cost effective. After a bit of research, I settled...
When I bought my Linea Mini, it came packaged with the Pico Grinder. It was a newly released grinder from La Marzocco and at that time, you couldn't purchase the grinder separately. Now, you can buy it directly. I didn't know a...
Anybody update their Linea Mini to V3.3-RC5? I looked and couldn't find any online references to what it may contain, including La Marzocco's in-app News page. I presume it's a fix or fixes that's not relevant enough for a communication? I updated mine yesterday and not noticing any differences. ...
I’m 5’4, 120lb, pear body shape. I tried size small and size medium, size small is tight on my armpits, however the sleeves on size medium are way too long for me. Considering I need to use my Garmin watch to track heart rate consistently during running, I decided to keep size small. Merino wool ...
The ADCOM GFA 555 II doesn't need an introduction. Starting my audio journey right after college on a budget, ADCOM has a great reputation and their GTP and GFA lines are popular for a reason. I picked up an ADCOM GFA-555 II circa 2006 for $300 on eBay. I also picked up a GTP-500 II, a stereo pre...
I've had the Furman Elite-20 PF I for quite a few years. Living in Florida, I purchased it for the primary purpose of protecting my audio and video equipment from lightening strikes and utility surges. For this purpose it has done well, however I haven't had any significant power surges to prove ...
These sunglasses in gray are classic, stylish and designed with running in-mind. At first glance, they appear modern, though not the kind of modern style that will fade over time. The endpieces are just enough style to add flair without being too ornate. As you pick them up, you'll notice they ar...
I recently bought my first espresso machine. I noticed when pulling shots, I was getting inconsistent times for the same volume output. Even though I believed I was being very consistent in my process, something had to be inconsistent that I wasn't aware of.
I've heard about different distributi...
For my second bag of coffee, I decided to go for a light-medium roast. I picked up a bag from Foxtail Coffee Co, a local roaster in Orlando, FL. Not sure what to expect, or how different it would be from my first medium roast bag, I figured a light roast may be harder to dial in. To begin, I foun...
After getting my Linea Mini, I went to a local coffee shop and roaster to get my first beans. Lineage being close, and knowing what their coffee taste like, figured it would be a good start to learn how to dial in coffee. I als...
Truly versatile shirt! I'm wearing it for running, gym, hiking, it even looks good with jeans!
I didn't change any settings of my watch, it stopped syncing after a 13miles run. Anyone has the same issue? I know some more advanced models have mannual sync option on the watch but not this one. My Connect app also doesn't have sync option.
Every time I steam milk with the steam wand, milk is seared to the wand. I've tried to wipe off the milk as soon as the wand is pulled out of the pitcher, but atlas, it's already seared and won't wipe off easily. I end up using a wet paper towel to clean it up. Is there a better way that I'm miss...
Are they comfortable pants? Yes, but I don't think they are designed for girls under 5'5". I'm 5'5", 120lb, normally wear Align leggings in size 4, other leggings in size 6. I tried Groove in size 6, they are way too long for my height, tried size 4 but size 4 is too tight. I'm sure these pants w...
If you are looking for a top for running in cold winter, this will be a perfect one. The fabric is super soft, merino wool will keep you warm. But it is a little bit too warm for Florida winter, especially when you run. If you live in the North I would recommend, for 55-60ish and above fahrenheit...
Bought these pants in size 6 (I am 5'4, 120lb, pear shape, normally wear lululemon align leggings in size 4, wunder train leggings in size 6) The pants are above my ankle so I would say they are perfect for shorter girls, but the waist is a little bit loose for me. Softstream pants can definitely...
To many, it's a surprise that La Marzocco didn't offer this scale to Mica customers. It's likely compatible from a technology standpoint and La Marzocco is choosing not to support it. What are your thoughts?
I recently ordered this Weber grill. It was easy to put together, and somehow I installed the bottom rack in backwards. I will go back and fix that later due to my OCD, not for functional reasons. I first grilled a steak and some vegetables. I used a charcoal chimney to light the charcoal. An aft...
This shirt is perfect for running, hiking, biking, any activities in chill weather. I got the one with strips, which also goes perfectly with my kahki casual pants. The fabric is soft, easy to dry.
Love there is a pocket that is big enough to fit my iPhone 14 pro in it, the rubber at the edge of the shorts keep them from sliding up while running. The only thing I would complain is other than the pocket in the back, there is a tiny pocket in front maybe for key, wish there are some other big...
I am receiving a Linea Mini. As I understand, all espresso machines are picky when it comes to water. In preparation, I've investigated my reverse osmosis system. The water has a TPM of 26 and pH of 6.3. The target should be 90-150 TPM and 6.5-8 pH. I added a remineralization system and was able ...
The BlueSound Node N130 is a popular choice among audiophiles for streaming. It's easy to use Android/iOS application, BlueSound OS, allows quick adjustment of settings and can stream from a variety of sources, including Tidal and Qubits. It's also fairly priced compared to other options on the m...
Purchased this watch in Hong Kong in April this year, the price I paid after discount is $3200, no tax. Good deal compared to the price in the US. This watch literally matches all outfits, from formal to casual. It looks good with T-shirt&jeans, also looks good with party dress!
I've had this TV for a couple years now, purchased new in the box on eBay. The TV serves well for displaying art as it's intended. It's okay at everything else. It doesn't support HDR or high refresh rates like other TVs of the same price range. Regardless, it is still a nice looking display for ...
Is it still possible to get a new X100V at the original price? Tried to use HotStock but everything would be gone in seconds. The only place that I can find in stock periodically is Amazon but the price is $1900+. When will the newer version X100V come out?
I've had the McIntosh MC152 for a couple years now. I first had it hooked up to a Marantz NR1711 with the pre-outs going to the MC152. It was always a temporary solution until I found a new pre-amp. The MC152 was a huge leap from using the internal amp of the Marantz. It had more punch, body, eff...
I’ve been using Garmin 245 for a year when I run, I use it to track my heart beat rate in Florida heat. A function I like a lot is to track miles on my running shoes.
I've had these speakers for 2 years and believe they deliver great sound for the money. I'm using a McIntosh C2700 and McIntosh MC152 which the smoothness and power co...
I like these headphones and use them all the time. The only issue I don't care for is having to adjust the headband down in order to fit in the case. When I pull them out, I have to re-adjust them every time before putting back on my head.
Im looking to buy a newer tube pre-amplifer that is still being produced
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