Looks delish, I’d wish you a good holiday but sounds like you’re well on your way!

I never had too many issues with GNOME but didn’t install loads of extensions. Looking forward to seeing Cosmic grow and develop further, took a while but finally in beta

Tfw you’re already a member of the Green Party looking to move over to Your Party… X(

Joined, on top of the monthly donation.

I’d suggest Kris Baha’s older material. Not really into his new cyber stuff and he’s kinda gone away from EBM now sadly but stuff like Palais and My Master are excellent chuggy EBM techno records

Cues up Toto

Love these, just wish they had a mic like the original Chu

I haven’t, though think you’re considering the right factors re: compatibility between components. The only other thing would be the usual on buying anything used, i.e. condition, who you’ve bought it from etc but I assume that was all thought through at the time. Still an important variable though.

I’ve been looking for a good deal on a Technics 1200/1210 but might just plump for the 1500C new, as it’s dropped a bit recently

If you’re happy hunting down a used 5800X3D or 5700X3D when you do want to upgrade, I’d say that makes sense to a degree. Just that they’re both end of life so finding one might be tricky when the time comes.

I’d almost suggest going straight for one of those CPUs now even if that will require more time to save up then just upgrade your GPU in a few years. That’ll make a much bigger difference even in games that benefit most from the v cache

I’d agree with going for AM5 like other posters have said, though it does look like you have a tight budget?

Only on the condition that his bonuses and other remuneration are taxed at 90%

Cold in the morning?! Do you shower in a shack, or something with similarly awful drafts???

As if there couldn’t be a clearer sign to ditch Labour

Respect

In universe: he was old, too far gone, maybe Bashir was still learning about Cardassian physiology

Out of universe: narrative effect

Missed opportunity, should’ve turned that cross upside down

Yes! Damn good for a first turntable, had it for just under 6 years. That was the older RP1 but I’ve heard that the Planar 1 is just as good, a bit more refined even

Glad I could help, yes stages is a good idea. Funnily enough, I want to upgrade my Planar 1 hah. Recently upgraded my amp and speakers which was hefty hit to the wallet even getting a bit back from my old gear

I agree with your comment that this episode was a tonal mess, yet for all that still enjoyed it. Life isn’t neatly packaged into times of only deadly seriousness, lighthearted nonsense and character growth, sometimes they all happen at the same time.

In that sense, each of them clearly had a distinct tone to me

You clearly saw the seeds of the lead up to TOS in the Farragut storyline, which was ultimately it’s purpose.

Off-topic but holy hell are spoilers so difficult to use on Lemmy

A bit beyond your budget (this came to £487/€565) but maybe something like:

• Turntable - Audio Technica LP60XBT: supports Bluetooth, so will be able to connect to your BT headphones as well possibly(?) to the active speakers, saving on more cabling. Despite the cheap price, this is a solid turntable in its own right and includes a phono stage and serviceable cartridge.

• CD Player - Tangent CD II: honestly not that familiar with Tangent but seems to have good reviews, is compact and one of the cheapest out there. Connect to active speakers via SPDIF out or line out

• Active Speakers - Edifier R1280DB: being active speakers, you’ll save on needing an amplifier and can connect the CD player and turntable (assuming you can’t connect the two via BT) directly. You can also connect your phone or laptop to these speakers via BT. Not the smallest but fairly compact.

This is over your budget but it’s tough to get under unless you go second hand or score an excellent deal