u/Toomuchviolins

This is probably a unicorn and i know the entire point of moving to a DAP over just a phone is Owning your own library but I don’t have the money to buy my music library atm and i want a distraction free way to consume my music and ebooks. plus i like the aesthetic of the IPod classics and if i owned my library i would make the switch and get one to mod and add Bluetooth, and usb c but i would like to try and find something similar that has streaming.

I was looking at
SHANLING Q2
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HC77W2PJ/ref=sspa\_dk\_detail\_4?pd\_rd\_i=B0HC77W2PJ&pd\_rd\_w=LJQH0&content-id=amzn1.sym.17345c9b-ef8c-4a79-bcd9-8894b1e1e0ea&pf\_rd\_p=17345c9b-ef8c-4a79-bcd9-8894b1e1e0ea&pf\_rd\_r=9NHP8ZJ1CBRM357RVZ82&pd\_rd\_wg=9XzFY&pd\_rd\_r=e557e326-9102-4776-8b66-465f831f73a5&sp\_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9kZXRhaWw&th=1

Surfans f20 (PROBABLY the closest to what i want)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0FSS84LTG/ref=ox\_sc\_act\_title\_delete\_1?smid=ATZZ4YIK6CQSI&th=1

Or just biting the bullet and getting a iPod or a fiio echo.

Hey,all my schools marching brass line is going to get revamped in the next few years and I am looking at some options.
When it comes to marching brass what brand is the best for an educational setting prioritizing durability, not wrecking students bodies with how heavy they are (looking at you Jupiter euphs and tubas) and being as easy to play as possible.

I perfer marching contras over sousaphones I think for the corps style marching we do they just fit and look better but I also know they can be bad for students so I’m not afraid to switch completely to sousas to protect their bodies.

Right now we march a mix of dynasty baritones, king mellos and a mix of 4 valve contras and sousas.

We’re probably gonna keep Marching what we already have but in the past three years of band is also doubled in size so we don’t have enough marching brass right now and have quite a bit on loan from other schools in the area.

I have been using remarkable for school for a few years now with my R2 and I love it but I am trying to "optimize" my usage of it for the upcoming year.

I know that it isn't the primary use case but has anyone found a way to be able to get library books off of libby or other apps and read them on the remarkable like you can with kindle? is there a plugin or any apps that let that happen?

Its either this is I might try out a Boox the palma looks interesting but small for what I would want the Paper Pro move to me would be the perfect size for a E reader and it would make my life slightly easier not having to download Fics off of ao3 when im reading them.

Also as it stands right now I have my Notes about 50/50 between Remarkable and the apple notes app I still wish there was a way to get them to sync together but barring that I think I will just switch to using the remarkable app is there a way to get my notes from the apple notes app to my remarkable in a way that they are still editable?

Hey all Im a fiddle player thats trying to learn backup guitar right now I have a First act that I have had since around 2015 and other than the bridge peeling I would be perfectly happy to use that but talking with a repair shop it sounds like I could get one orders of magnitude better for the cost it would be to get that First Act in shape.

I went to Sweetwater's shop to get my hands on some Guitars to try and figure out what I like/dislike but frankly I couldn't tell a difference in anything other than the open pore vs varnished and the actual body shape and the string spacing with the 10 chords I know.

I am primarily looking at used guitars on FB marketplace, Im hoping to find one from a reputable brand for relatively cheap but Failing that what are some budget options I should look for?

At the fiddle camp I went to I bought and then returned a cheap Ibanez for $150 that I found no problems with (although it wasn't nearly as good as my aunts Collings) I have also been looking at orange wood guitars because I have heard that while they arn't the highest quality guitars they come with a excellent setup for the price. Or a Yamaha on the cheaper end of the spectrum.

I understand that you get what you pay for but what gets you the most for what you pay for?

Looking for songs about loss, anxiety struggle and knowing too much as a child.
I can post links to these songs if needed because they are not available on any streaming platforms and are unlisted on YouTube.

Remember Me by Lottie Hartnack

Count by Lottie Hartnack

Little Ears by Lottie Hartnack

Whispers By Lottie Hartnack

I’m just looking for songs with similar vibes

What are the major problems have people been seeing repeatedly (transmission, engine issues etc.)? I'm looking at getting one from a dealership and i'm trying to be as knowledgeable as possible before I commit.

What are the major problems have people been seeing repeatedly (CVT issues, engine issues)? I'm looking at getting one from a dealership (base but a premium is $20 more expensive) and i'm trying to be as knowledgeable as possible before I commit.

Im looking at Leasing a car for school ($300 a month 0 down 48 month 40k miles)

I have been told to avoid Grote Mitsubishi and im avoiding Evans Toyota because they have screwed my family over in the past anyone else we should avoid.

Im going into my second year of Uni and I need a car. Right Now I drive a 08' Prius with 170k that was my parents car, My brother is in the process of getting his license so my parents want to give him the 08' and would rather lease me a new car (for some reason they are not comfortable with me getting a used car).

We are looking for a lease with $0 down and around $300 a month for 48 months 10k miles a year.

I would prefer a AWD vehicle and would prefer having a Donut or spare in the trunk but those are preferences vs requirements. I just need something that will last the next 4 years without causing a headache.

Right now i'm looking at

Toyota (Corolla)

Honda, (civic)

Mazda (3 and mx30)

Subaru (impareza and crosstrek

Volkswagen (Jetta)

Hyundai (Elantra and venue) 

Nissan (kicks, versa, sentra, leaf) 

Chevy (trax, trailblazer, Bolt)

Fort Wayne Kia (k4) 

I still need to go to dealerships and get specific numbers and some of these are frankly wishful thinking.

My biggest concern is it will spend some time sitting which I know isn't the greatest would a EV handle spending some time (1-2 weeks at a time) sitting in a Open air parking in NE Indiana/NW Ohio better than a ICE car? My biggest concern would be range especially in the winter. We have on campus charging spots which is the only reason I am considering one I am just concerned about range specifically in the winter.

My dad who works at a used car dealership told me this.

Japanese cars are built as if people only do minimum maintenance and run pretty much indefinitely unless its abused

Euro cars will last just as long as a Japanese car if they are well taken care of and not ignored or abused.

American will last to the end of the warranty and from there its hit or miss.

Korean cars are built to die the day after the warranty expires

how true are these Statements? Are people who buy a Kia or a Hyundai just more likely to Neglect their car than someone who buys a Toyota or Mazda? Obviously every car brand has had recalls and issues but are Japanese Designers just that much better at making cars than other parts of the world?

Is it a self fulfilling prophecy that People praise Toyotas and Hondas because people who buy them take care of their cars and Sneer at Hyundai and Kias because people abuse them?

I am in the market for a car for college and my parents were offering to Lease me a Corolla or Civic but the dealership my dad works for just got a 2014 ford escape (non-eco boost) with 50k miles we do not have any documentation but based on the condition we think it was a "granny car" that was bought and taken care of but not used alot.

and this thing hits all my boxes. it has a spare tire, Should get relatively good gas mileage (30ish mpg which compared to the 45mpg I am used to from my 08' Prius is ok) and I can skip songs from my steering wheel so it checks my boxes.

How is the reliability on these cars? I have heard that they can be prone to transmission issues at the 80-120k mark, What other issues are they prone to? what things should we get checked before we decide to bite the bullet and what should we be diligent with on maintaining?

I am in the market for a car for college and my parents were offering to Lease me a Corolla or Civic.

The dealership my dad works for just got a 2014 ford escape (noneco boost) with 50k miles we do not have any documentation but based on the condition we think it was a "granny car" that was bought and taken care of but not used alot.

and this thing hits all my boxes. it has a spare tire, Should get relatively good gas mileage (which compared to the 45mpg I am used to from my 08' Prius is ok) and I can skip songs from my steering wheel.

How is the reliability on these cars? I have heard that they can be prone to transmission issues at the 80-120k mark, What other issues are they prone to? what things should we get checked before we decide to bite the bullet and what should we be diligent with on maintaining?

Right now im driving a 2008 Prius that is my parents old car and is In their name and all that jazz that I like it does its job relatively comfortable but my parents dont want it going to college with me especially in the winter. they have offered to Lease me a car for 300 a month and as little down as possible hopefully 2k or less for the next 4 years that would get me through the rest of my school and into my first year of Real life.

the big things that I am considering requirements are

1. it needs some form of spare not a fix a flat they dont work.
2. it needs to be reliable for the next 75-100k miles ,
3. I want it to have as little tech as possible

4.I want self maintenance to be relatively easy (no taking off the drivers side tire to change oil filter)

5. relatively good gas mileage 30+ mpg

right now we are looking at a 2026 Nissan versa with a manual for $305 a month and 1k down. Is this a bad idea? I have heard mixed reviews of the Nissan versa specifically the transmission but Ive heard the manual tends not to fail as catastrophically.

Or we found some deals on Honda civics and Toyota corollas for 250 for 2k down. Or a Subaru Crosstrek for 260 with 2.5k down.

If I had my way id get the 1994 4runner with 300k miles someone is selling down the street for 6k with a clean record and Complete maintenance history (seriously this thing has had ALL the maintenance done to it transmission, oil etc.). recently Rebuilt Transmission (50k miles ago) Rust protection every year just looks really well taken care of.

What are yalls thoughts?

G'day in 2022 I bought a snark Sailboat with a Kool cigarettes sail for 100$ from a garage sale and in the 4 years I have had it I have used it once and my parents are tired of it taking up room in the garage so i'm looking at Selling it on FB Marketplace I was gonna try and get 100$ or maybe 75$ does that sound fair its in good shape I redid all of the rigging when I got it.

Personally I think here in the USA it wouldn't be stupid to implement a system similar to the system they use in Australia.

Where you take out loans from the government up to a certain amount (with the option of Private loans) and you don't have to pay it back until you are above a certain income threshold and it just comes out of your paycheck like your taxes. I believe you do not get charged Interest as well.

Of course that is the spark notes version and it is more complex than that but I think that this might be a good option to help make it easier for people starting out in life to get their life moving.

What I have always been told is that the average American Democrats are often further right on a lot of issues than the Conservative Party of a nation in Europe like The UK.

Why is this? Is it just because we only have 2 political parties so they both have to be a lot broader?