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 @134318c2 

This is how the large-stadium sound systems are organised, using large speaker modules, separately driven using splits arranged by the frequency-bands.

It's how small they are made now that's chewy... :D 
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 @1b1e65e2 @3f26518c @e82d9b81 @134318c2 

Also the frequency-responce differences between when the tubes are cold, and when the tubes are fully warmed-up, is measurable and noticable to trained ears. :D

One bass-player who was experimenting with different tubes, found a pedal that allowed the tubes to be changed.

He then tested it out with different transistors and was getting measurable differences, even with the same-spec transistors.

Also for nice tubes:

https://vimeo.com/14490689 :D 
 @689949c6 

This is also why ad-blockers and script-blockers should be standard in every web-browser.

Otherwise you're leaving open an attack surface that's vulnerable to drive-by installations.

Worse yet, is the market-segmentation of advertising that allows the bad actors to specify the OS version of the machines that the adverts are sent to. 
 Trending topics here leave a lot to be desired. I want to know what people are talking and thinki... 
 @e9eabda0 

It's the usual situation, trying to find a practical outlet for all of the creative wyrdness that's flowing through my head. :D 
 Reality has a way of getting the last word. 
 @e9eabda0 "We cannae hack the laws of physics, Captain." :D