I used to try to do chest presses lying on my back but couldn’t get my elbows back far enough to feel like it did anything.

My dissertation was on actual digital, Class D amps. Interesting stuff but never seemed to take off…

Ok, so for info – I’m about a stone or a bit more over my ideal weight. I don’t really have moobs as such but appreciate I need to combine weights with some cardio (strangely I can run 3/4 miles ok so cardio fitness ok ish).

So, in simple terms what sort of session could I do combining my weights with potentially the dreaded press ups?

Yes I can do one press up.

How often should I do it? :D

Jamz – I’m saying things will sound different yes but that ultimately most domestic HiFi is flawed in it’s approach to achieving the ultimate in sound quality.

I appreciate that some people prefer the “sound” of one manufacturer to another and that’s fine. What I object to is pseudo science where claims are made without any scientific basis.

Danny – surely the points you raise are a good thing? He’s done pretty scientific quantitative analysis but freely admit he’s not done ABX testing. HiFi manufacturers usually just spout meaningless info out of context , for example speaker frequency response charts (which are entirely meaningless without knowing how phase correlates).

As for the OP – he may find he prefers the sound of a new DAC but I’m sure it’d provide little or no increase in fidelity or quality over the in built one.

It’s not that I’m a massive Apple fan per se but more that domestic HiFi and what magazines would have you believe bears little resemblance to the true science of audio and indeed what goes on in the studio recording/ production world.

There’s an awful lot behind my claims that I’m sure most people don’t want to listen to but have a look on the avi HiFi forum for threads (not just those from Ashley) that are from audio enthusiasts who are largely engineers, for a different perspective.

Danny – can you please explain why the Ken Rockwell stuff is nonsense?

I spent 4 yrs doing a BSc Hons in audio and music technology and it all makes perfect sense to me.

People are very reluctant to accept that the “HiFi” world is largely rubbish, fuelled by marketing. I also spent a bit of time working for Arcam and learned all about what (or rather didn’t) separate their low end stuff from their super duper £££££ stuff.

Here goes..

Virtually all modern DAC’s are based on the same architecture. Also, Apple devices are known for having exceptionally good DAC’s built in (something the audiophool world would rather you didn’t believe).

Is the output of the Mac just a headphone socket? If you buy an outboard DAC you will probably convince yourself there’s a difference but the chances are there’ll be nothing discernible.

The below is an interesting article based on proper reasoning and measurement which evaluates the built in DAC of an iPhone 5, as an example. It’s worth a read. If you want to spend money then aim to eventually upgrade to some proper active speakers.

The HiFi world is largely cobblers I’m afraid , I’ll expect the usual abuse for saying so..

http://www.kenrockwell.com/apple/iphone-5/audio-quality.htm

(Just been reading the responses to this on the Guardian and The Daiily Fail (for balance :-) )

I love a good old inflammatory response :D

Immigrants

“working” from home here as The Rules say 50% of us have to be available.

No-one’s around for meetings and we can’t do any real work as everything is under a service protection type blah stuff blah. What’s worse is that I can’t even access STW from my laptop.

Anyone got any good jokes?

Buying a half decent car and realising after a few months that it’s in fact just a car and does exactly what the wife’s banger does :-(

Happy Saddle pack is happy to be eating the wife’s car keys

I’m no sparky but that bottom pic shows a bit of exposed live core very close to the unsheathed earth – might upset your rcd’s , rcbo thingywhatsits..

Look at the share price of BOR (borders and southern) or CHAR (chariot oil and gas) over the last few years if you want to see an example of lots of people losing a lot of money very quickly indeed!

BOR went from over a £1 a share to about 3p in 3 years :-/

Tonight!

“BBQ” type food allegedly in a pub. Suppliers are out too. Usual free beer served with a healthy side portion of regret :-/

Hmmm, so it seems I need your motivation to run. How come today felt so much harder and yet I was slower? When do I start enjoying it again?!

:D

It’s odd – I dont actually hurt as much as I thought I would (so just lots rather than lots and lots and lots). It’s mostly my hips for some reason (must learn not to mince-run)?

OwwwwwwwwwwwwWWWWWWWWWWWwwwWWWWWWWW

:-(

Cheers peeps. Quiche has gone. Quiche is no more.

Thing is, I’m a bit worried that perhaps my times are all wrong and strava’s having some sort of fit? I struggled to maintain that sort of pace when I ran regularly (although it was usually for 5+ miles).

Pics of my running kit eh? Google “Alan partridge coming free at the sides ” and you’ll not be far off :D

Hmmm next run eh? Errrrrm not sure tbh. I usually get home from work too late to go in the evenings (after mini RRR has been put to bed etc).

I only seem to have the time on Thursday lunchtimes when I work from home. Hmmmm

But but it’s a “posh” Aldi one (possible oxymoron) and says “seal it with a quiche” on the box. The wife won’t touch ergo henceforth it must get eaten :-S

See, the Internet is useful sometimes! I wonder what I could do if I did it regularly and without reduced sleep and a bottle of wine the night before?!

The only problem is that now I need lunch and the only food in the house is a massive quiche that needs eating :-/

Well I didn’t die (not quite anyway).

Hmmmm, stravaists – does it usually do odd things with timings? When I got back it said that my average speed was 10min/mile (sort of slow painful jog) but now it says my average isn’t too horrendous (for me anyway).

It feels odd but I’m almost glad you lot persuaded me to do it! :-)

Yeah you’re right. I was supposed to dust of my road bike at the weekend , wimped out due to wind and rain and then had a strop with myself for not doing it.

Right! I’m going to do it!! Performance stats shall be posted for your amusement upon my return!

binners – the pub is 2 doors away so not much of a walk.

It’s also a local pub for local people (I’m not “local” enough it seems)

wwaswas – in that case I’ve been unhappy since March…

Well I’m not exactly fat as such. I have the physique of a frog – tall, long thin arms and legs but quite a wide torso.

Kermit in Lycra really. Hmm, I was looking for motivation :-S

:-) is it too weird wearing tights under running shorts?

It’s cold and raining outside.

I’m also a little concerned that my shorts are a bit small and I might “do a partridge” and “come free at the sides”

A level chemistry about a billion years ago taught me something something to do with red pigment absorbing more high energy (blue) light and atoms losing their electrons quicker (oxidising quicker) something something that’s probably it I wonder if she fancies me oh what did Dr Wooster just say electrons that’s it.

https://m.facebook.com/Chainsaw-furniture-1065285483483621/

If you’re after something rustic and live near the peaks my bro could probably help:

Apologies for the shameless plug :-S

Sorry, slightly large peenus in a beaker.

Better?

Oh come on. I’m not the only one who thinks it looks like a giant peenus in a glass am I?

Seriously, am I?

Yep, sleep and a pampering sort of a thing I would have thunked.

Probably not crotchless knickers or a basque

Sorry :-/ I’ve been to the pub at lunch

^^ This, although I fail miserably to remember it every time I get ready to head out in the cold and wet :-/

Idiot

They’d never be able to undo the safety catch.

Unless you’re suggesting that we should have hoards or rampant one armed bears rampaging around the streets?

Are you suggesting that?

Have you thought of the children?

Sorry, yes I see your point re testing the controller!

Presumably if only one sensor is dead it would only spin one wheel?

I think my dad’s more worried about it failing it’s imminent MOT based on the light, than anything else!

My 320d will do 60mpg on a long run at 70mph. It’s never reported less than 50mpg even chugging around town…

And mine’s got the previous generation engine too (last of the E91’s )