u/Competitive-Cycle-52

I know I'm late to the party, but I've been using it regularly for a week now and I have to say — the performance is great, but the battery life is rough. Planning to either do a battery mod or grab a 65–100W power bank to deal with it.

Picked this up from a seller for $300 in great condition, though I've only got about a month of warranty left before it expires.

Now about the software — it's Windows, so I've got two options: either debloat it completely and disable all the useless apps and services, or install a different OS. I've seen people putting SteamOS or Bazzite on their Allys — how's that working out for you guys? Any bugs? Can you still use ASUS Armoury Crate features to control the TDP and fan curves, or is that a compromise you have to live with?

Also picked up the Spigen Rugged Armor case and a screen protector — let me know if I'm missing anything. Suggestions are welcome!

Hey everyone,

I recently came across my father’s old Kenwood hi-fi setup (photos attached), and it brought back a lot of memories. It includes an amplifier, equalizer, tuner, CD player, cassette deck, and a pair of large speakers.

I’m not very experienced with vintage audio gear, but I’m curious about how it holds up today. The system powers on, though I haven’t fully tested everything yet.

I wanted to ask:

- Is a setup like this still good in terms of sound quality compared to modern speakers?

- Is it worth using/restoring for regular listening?

- Anything I should check or be careful about before using it regularly?

I’m trying to decide whether to bring it back into use or just keep it as something sentimental.

Would really appreciate your thoughts and experiences.

Thanks!