Show me your best collection!

Show me your best collection!

I finally got the chance this week to sit down and do some real ripping and loading onto my F20 Pro. I had to start with Queens Jewels.

Spinning “I was born to love you” in 24-bit/96kHz lossless of the memory card hits completely different through the little brick. Freddie’s vocals truly come alive!

There is something deeply satisfying about pairing a physical media collection with a dedicated retro style DAP - holding the CD jewel case in one hand and flipping through the library with physical buttons on the other… just hits different.

Show me your best collection! Drop your favorite albums or setups here!

u/Jen-e-fer34 — 8 days ago

600, 650, or 750 CFM on a street V8 - what setup actually worked for you?

I feel like “Is a 750 too much?” Is a tough question to answer when the only other detail is engine size… but for those of you who mostly use street driven V8s what carb did you end up going with? And how does it do with normal driving?

It would help me if you could include displacement, heads and cam if you have those too. As well as intake, transmission, gearing and what the car actually does. Obviously Weekend cruising vs spending a lot of time at higher RPMs are pretty different use cases.

If you changed carb sizes what did you find that improved and what didn’t? I think Cold starts, pulling away from a stop, and steady cruising are just as important to note here as a peak number. No need to turn it into a brand contest because that doesn’t necessarily matter to me. I’m looking for the set up behind the recommendation, especially cases where changing the carb didn’t solve the original problem. Let me know what you have? Thanks

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u/Jen-e-fer34 — 15 days ago

What have you found to be the quickest way to spot duplicate ingredients in a supplement stack?

I get that combination supplements can reduce the number of bottles in your daily routine, but I feel like they make overlap harder to notice. A multivitamin may already contain Vitamin D and vitamin E but then a separate K2 product may use a different serving unit, and an omega product may list ALA rather than EPA or DHA…

I ran into this while reviewing Mulittea D3 + K2 drops because the formula also lists flaxseed, omega 3, vitamin E, and MCToil. One question I have is not whether more ingredients automatically make a better product, but more how to see the total daily intake before adding the formula to my existing routine.
Does anyone have a good method? Do you keep a spreadsheet , photograph every supplement fact panel , use an app, or ask a pharmacist or clinician to review the full list? Which label details make duplicate checking easier? Thanks!

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u/Jen-e-fer34 — 22 days ago

Why do almost all standing desk legs look like medical equipment or office cubicle hardware?

I have been trying to put together a dedicated work space in my home office and I’m struggling with the aesthetics… every time I find a beautiful solid wood desktop it’s paired with those generic, cold industrial T or C frame steel legs. It then doesn’t feel like I’m adding a nice piece of furniture to my home but feels more like taking a chunk of a corporate office medical facility and dropping it right into my room.

My approach is simple…I want to buy this furniture to make my room, not just have a desk. It needs to actually blend in with the rest of my home decor, warm lighting and warm tones.

Has anyone come across any standing desks with leg designs that look like actual furniture? I’m thinking along the lines of architectural A frames , wooden structural elements, or mid century modern bases that don’t scream “IT department “?

I would love to know if anyone else has managed to solve this problem without sacrificing the sit to stand functionality?? Thanks

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u/Jen-e-fer34 — 1 month ago

Using the Sony WH-1000XM6 wired with a Surfans F20 Pro

So lately I have been using - Sony WH-1000XM6 in the wired mode from a Surfans F20 Pro

Here is why I use this setup…I feel like my use case is a little different…I keep around 1,000 FLAC tracks and I use the XM6 in wired mode when I want to listen more closely and pay more attention to details in the mix.
The F20 Pro keeps my albums and Android streaming apps on the same player for easier access.

How the pairing sounds to me…
I compared the same tracks and tried keeping the volume the same (or as close as I could)… with the Sony connected by cable in (powered on or powered off mode), I heard a clean background and the details were easier for me to follow. The overall presentation felt clearer and more immersive to me.

Where it fits…
For quick trips listening over Bluetooth is still much easier…if I’m commuting, for long trips or sitting down to listen to an album, I use the wired F20 Pro setup because it sounds better to me.

u/Jen-e-fer34 — 1 month ago

Would you use natural language to build a Shopify store section?

I feel like I have rebuilt the same store section way too many times: product landing page, FAQs, shipping note, comparison block, review section, bundle offer, etc.

The funny part is it’s usually clear in my head but the slow part is being able to turn that idea into a clean Shopify page without bouncing between docs, theme settings, apps and a designer.

Accio works appears to be moving toward store development through plain language… you are able to describe what you want and it helps you create the store structure. For those with a smaller team, this seems to me like it could remove a lot of the blank page problems.

My question for other Shopify sellers is… would you actually trust the workflow for live store pages or do you think you would only use it for drafts and internal mockups? Thanks!

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u/Jen-e-fer34 — 2 months ago

Does anyone have a preference for a car cover?

I’m just looking for a good fitting cover for my car and wanted to see what people have found so far that fits best. Thanks!

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u/Jen-e-fer34 — 2 months ago

Dating and vendor negotiations use an uncomfortable amount of the same language

So I work around procurement and a recent situation made me notice some of these similarities:

VENDOR: “that’s our final price.”
DATE: “that’s just how I am.”

VENDOR: “delivery should improve next quarter “
DATE: “I will have more time after this busy month “

VENDOR: “we have not had this complaint before “
DATE: “none of the others i have dated have had a problem with this before”

VENDOR: “let’s revisit this after the trial period is over”
DATE: “let’s not put a label on this yet “

I put both instances in Accio Work and asked it to show me the negotiation pattern… mostly as a joke. Ha. But it grouped all of them under delay, deflection, or refusal to define measurable commitments… thought that sounded slightly brutal, but fair at the same time.

Obviously relationships are not contracts and nobody owes you a quarterly review… but still vague promises work the same way in both places… with no action, the words don’t much matter.

What business phrase have you heard on a date that immediately killed the vibe?

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u/Jen-e-fer34 — 2 months ago

How do you evaluate a 10,000 IU D3 + K2 liquids without overreacting or under thinking it?

I have been comparing higher doses of the D3 + K2 liquids and one of the formulas… on my list is Mulittea D3K2 drops, which provides 10,000 IU of D3 per serving along with K2 MK7, plant based omega 3, and MCT oil

The dose is part of the reason for hesitation… I would not treat the 10,000 IU like an everyday multivitamin amount and I am more interested in how people who have more experience with supplements evaluate something like this responsibly.

Would you start with bloodwork, look at intended frequency, check the k2 amount, review medication context, or simply avoid a high dose product unless a doctor recommended it? Thanks.

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u/Jen-e-fer34 — 3 months ago

Leaving Spotify made my little music player feel less ridiculous

I sometimes thought carrying a separate music player in this day and age (2026) was kinda ridiculous.
Then i started getting tired of opening Spotify and never actually choosing anything specific. There are too many options… I had a lot of skips and too much background scrolling.

The Surfans F20 feels like the opposite. I load albums on the microSD card, pick what I want to listen to before hand and just let it play.
It’s not the most convenient way to listen to music but that’s why I probably like it.

Anyone else go back to a simple player because streaming felt like too much?

u/Jen-e-fer34 — 3 months ago

Leaving Spotify made my little music player feel less ridiculous

I sometimes thought carrying a separate music player in this day and age (2026) was kinda ridiculous.
Then i started getting tired of opening Spotify and never actually choosing anything specific. There are too many options… I had a lot of skips and too much background scrolling.

The Surfans F20 feels like the opposite. I load albums on the microSD card, pick what I want to listen to before hand and just let it play.
It’s not the most convenient way to listen to music but that’s why I probably like it.

Anyone else go back to a simple player because streaming felt like too much?

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u/Jen-e-fer34 — 3 months ago

What belongs in a soft roof carrier when the route includes rough roads?

I am trying to figure out the storage setup in a mostly stock SUV for weekend trips that include highways, back/forest roads and occasionally rough camping access roads.

I don’t want a permanent roof box and don’t care for the hard tops because they are heavy… so I’m considering a 21 cubic ft MIDABAO soft carrier. What I like is it has an anti slip mat, reinforced straps and hooks for vehicles without a full rack. The capacity of this one is appealing… but I’m concerned about being able to prevent the load from shifting when the road gets uneven.

My current idea is to use it for low density items: tent, sleeping bag, camp chairs, jackets, and maybe a light duffle. The Recovery gear, tools, water, fuel and anything heavy would stay lower and inside the vehicle.l and not up top.

For those using soft roof bags off pavement, what has worked?
Do you add a separate cargo net or extra straps?
How do you keep dust and water out? Especially around the zipper?
Do you reduce your speed on washboard roads to avoid slipping?
Is a large bag more trouble than it’s worth unless it’s completely full?

Not trying to build an expedition rig but wanna make a small SUV less cramped without making more work and a sketchy load. Thanks.

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u/Jen-e-fer34 — 3 months ago

Trying to fit seating on a 6ft x 8ft sun shelf without making it feel crowded

Out sun ledge is 6ft x 8ft and I’m having a hard time with photos making every chair look smaller than they really are.

Right now I’m considering 3 layouts:

  1. 2 compact upright chairs
  2. 1 longer chaise
  3. 2 chairs with 1 small table between them

My sun deck is used by adults, but my kids sit and play there as well… so I don’t want the furniture to take up the whole area. I have been looking at Aquacurve’s compact lounger with armrest chair… along with Step2 and Tenjam models.

Does anyone have a similar sized sun deck area? How much open space did you leave around the furniture? Did 2 smaller chairs end up being more useful than 1 chaise? Or did they still make the ledge feel cramped?

I might tape the dimensions out on the deck before ordering… but any actual photos or measurements from other owners would be super useful than the staged product images. Thanks!

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u/Jen-e-fer34 — 3 months ago
▲ 167 r/basset

Ashton the basset 1.5 years old

Does she look too thin? I’m worried she isn’t thick enough!

u/Jen-e-fer34 — 4 months ago

Any lightweight coupon extensions that actually pull valid discount codes at checkout?

Hi everyone! I was cleaning out my list of Chrome extensions this week and I had a TON of unused shopping add-ons just sitting there taking up space…
I stopped using my old coupon tool after it kept pushing so many spam pop ups and expired codes that weren’t worth my time. So… I’ve been hunting for a simpler alternative lately.

I keep seeing coupert recommendations around some forums - says it handles automatic coupon testing at checkout and offers cash back at certain retailers from what I’ve read so far.

Has anyone here stuck with this extension long term?
My 2 biggest questions are:

  1. Is it light on system resources? Or will it bog down tabs if I leave it enabled full time?
  2. Do the discount codes it pulls actually work consistently? Or are they mostly recycled/expired ones like every other coupon add-on out there?

Just looking for genuine everyday users with feedback before I add another permanent extension to my browser! Thanks!

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u/Jen-e-fer34 — 4 months ago

Anyone here actually using the olight PL X yet?

I am looking forward real user feedback on the PL X, not just what’s on the launch page specs.

The dual-beam set up is what caught my attention… the flood mode at 1200 lumens for close up work, the spot mode at 900 lumens with a much longer listed throw, plus a USB-C charging cable instead of a dedicated one.

What I’m curious about:

  1. How natural is the flood/spot switch in actual use?
  2. Does the mount feel solid after repeated installation and removal?
  3. Is the USB-C placement annoying or work fine?
  4. Does the beam pattern feel usable or is one mode clearly better than the other?

I would especially love to hear from anyone who has used it outside or in low-light training, not just unboxed it.

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u/Jen-e-fer34 — 4 months ago
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What’s a small EDC item you keep around because it’s fun?

I’m not talking about the most technical or practical thing… more like the small item you keep touching, flipping, clicking or messing with when you are at your desk or waiting somewhere.

I have been trying to make my EDC a little less boring lately. Knife, wallet, keys, light, pen… all are useful, but some things have more personality than others!

The Lumintop Pixel 300 caught my eye because it still has a flashlight, but the RGB pixel screen, gravity hourglass and rotary control make it feel more like a pocket gadget. I’m curious what others carry that gives the “useful but fun” vibe. Thanks

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u/Jen-e-fer34 — 4 months ago

The drain hose set up made my basement dehumidifier way less annoying

I finally decided to just connect the drain hose to my basement dehumidifier and stopped babying it.

It may have been obvious to some people who have had one for awhile but I was judging dehumidifiers by the bucket size because I assumed I would be emptying it every day. It turns out if you can run a hose to a floor drain then the tank size doesn’t matter!

Mine sits near my utility area now and the hose slopes down into the drain. I now just check the filter every so often. No app, no schedule no remembering to dump the bucket before bed!

For anyone else running one in their basement, is there anything else I should watch out for with the hose set up long term? Clogs? Mold inside the hose? Poor placement? Thanks

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u/Jen-e-fer34 — 4 months ago

What everyday kitchen product becomes unexpectedly difficult with limited grip strength?

I was recently helping an older relative of mine in the kitchen and noticed how many supposedly “simple” products assume that the person using them has strong hands and precise finger control.

Some Examples:
- water bottle caps that require a tight pinch/grip and turning ability
- food containers that have tiny pull tabs
- appliance buttons that are completely flat
- measuring cups with markings so tiny that they are hard to see
- heavy kettles that need to be tilted at an awkward angle

None of these products are technically “broken,” but they become hand to use and extremely frustrating when someone has arthritis, tremors, limited grip strength or only use of one hand.

I saw CoCreate Pitch recently and it got me thinking about whether a useful product idea could start with redesigning something this “ordinary” instead of inventing another complicated device.

What kitchen task looks easy to most people but is genuinely difficult for you or someone you know? Let me know what I’m forgetting.

And what would an actually useful redesign look like? Larger controls? different handles? one-handed operation ability?, better feedback? less lifting? or something else entirely?

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u/Jen-e-fer34 — 4 months ago

Do physical knobs still matter on touchscreen head units?

Maybe I’m getting old, but I don’t love everything moving to touchscreen controls on a car.

Touchscreens are fine when parked l, but while driving I still want something without looking down too long. The volume knob is the obvious one, but even track changing or quick adjustments just feel better with a real knob to turn.

A lot of aftermarket Android units seem to chase a cleaner tablet style look, which is nice in theory until you are trying to change quickly on bumpy road.

For people who upgraded recently, did you miss physical controls after going full touchscreen ? Or is the steering wheel controls enough once you get everything properly set up? Thanks.

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u/Jen-e-fer34 — 5 months ago