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Chris Holmes @greenlaker.bsky.social · 11m

I think it’s a golden age in grabbing great components as Boomers downsize.

Chris Holmes @greenlaker.bsky.social · 12m

Nice find! I scored this today to complete my 80s/90s component stereo setup. Cost $1500 in 1998. And wow, what a difference in sound compared to my 25 year old Technics CD changer.

Adcom GCD-750 CD player and remote control.

Chris Holmes @greenlaker.bsky.social · 1d

This has been at my bedside for 35+ years. It’s got a battery backup. Fancy!

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Chris Holmes @greenlaker.bsky.social · 2d

Especially with the Transit Connect on its way out. I’d upgrade - make mine a hybrid.

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Chris Holmes @greenlaker.bsky.social · 3d

$1, Bob

Chris Holmes @greenlaker.bsky.social · 3d

Carbon-based fiber!

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Halloweean Miles Schlong @tedcruznipples.com · 3d

Do you remember when you spent the closing hours of the democratic majority introducing bipartisan legislation recognizing the Bald Eagle as our national bird

Amy Klobuchar @amyklobuchar.com · 3d

The scoop: Trump refuses to do anything to reduce health insurance premiums; House Republicans refuse to come back to Washington due to Epstein files; and now they send layoff notices to CDC researchers dealing with burgeoning measles cases?

MAHA=Measles Are Here Again

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Chris Holmes @greenlaker.bsky.social · 3d

Thinking something along these lines. I had an Alpine one in my WRX 20 years ago. www.crutchfield.com/p_20651HS10/...

Kicker 51HS10

Hideaway™ compact powered subwoofer with 10" sub and 180-watt amp

www.crutchfield.com

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Chris Holmes @greenlaker.bsky.social · 3d

Yeah, that’s not my speed ;)

Just need some punch lower end in the van.

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Chris Holmes @greenlaker.bsky.social · 3d

I should really beef up my Sprinter’s setup before I do anything else with the Mav at this point. That big box could sorely use a sub.

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Chris Holmes @greenlaker.bsky.social · 3d

Yep, there’s a baby Bronc with the B&O stereo here as well. The Mav’s stereo always paled. Not anymore…

Might go down a powered sub rabbit hole next.

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Chris Holmes @greenlaker.bsky.social · 3d

Well, that was a sorely-needed upgrade to the Maverick’s stereo. Much punchier and brighter. The OEM setup was meh at best.

Comparison of a Ford OEM door speaker to an aftermarker Kicker speaker, rear view.

Comparison of a Ford OEM door speaker to an aftermarker Kicker speaker, front view.

Comparison of a Ford OEM rear pillar speaker to an aftermarker Kicker speaker, front view.

Comparison of a Ford OEM rear pillar speaker to an aftermarker Kicker speaker, rear view.

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Chris Holmes @greenlaker.bsky.social · 4d

Meow

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Chris Holmes @greenlaker.bsky.social · 6d

Eurobike!

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Chris Holmes @greenlaker.bsky.social · 6d

Ooh, I have a friend who’s on the hunt. I’ll let him know.

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Chris Holmes @greenlaker.bsky.social · 7d

Chicago could make a mint if they installed speed cameras on LSD.

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Chris Holmes @greenlaker.bsky.social · 7d

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Karl Bode @karlbode.com · 7d

twice a year the entire U.S. press becomes a marketing extension of a single billionaire-owned retailer, and nobody in any position of editorial power thinks it's weird or gross

photo of Google News search results for Amazon Prime Day (the second this year)

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Chris Holmes @greenlaker.bsky.social · 7d

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Karl Bode @karlbode.com · 7d

twice a year the entire U.S. press becomes a marketing extension of a single billionaire-owned retailer, and nobody in any position of editorial power thinks it's weird or gross

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Chris Holmes @greenlaker.bsky.social · 7d

bsky.app/profile/karl...

Karl Bode @karlbode.com · 7d

twice a year the entire U.S. press becomes a marketing extension of a single billionaire-owned retailer, and nobody in any position of editorial power thinks it's weird or gross

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Chris Holmes @greenlaker.bsky.social · 7d

bsky.app/profile/karl...

Karl Bode @karlbode.com · 7d

twice a year the entire U.S. press becomes a marketing extension of a single billionaire-owned retailer, and nobody in any position of editorial power thinks it's weird or gross

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Chris Holmes @greenlaker.bsky.social · 7d

Looking at you, @theverge.com

Chris Holmes @greenlaker.bsky.social · 7d

The worst.

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Chris Holmes @greenlaker.bsky.social · 8d

Why shill for Amazon?

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Chris Holmes @greenlaker.bsky.social · 9d

Chris Holmes @greenlaker.bsky.social · 11d

The basement beer fridge always has at least one variety of New Glarus brews in there.

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