# Off Topic **URL:** https://community.roonlabs.com/c/off-topic/99.md [Latest](https://community.roonlabs.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.roonlabs.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.roonlabs.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Off Topic category](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/about-the-off-topic-category/168319)
**Author:** [@kevin](https://community.roonlabs.com/u/kevin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2021, 3:14pm UTC](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/about-the-off-topic-category/168319 "2021-08-18T15:14:51Z")
For all things unrelated to Roon, music, or audio! --- ## [Your Nice Photos - list camera details too if you like \[2026\]](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/your-nice-photos-list-camera-details-too-if-you-like-2026/312834)
**Author:** [@AceRimmer](https://community.roonlabs.com/u/AceRimmer)\ **Replies:** 410\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2026, 9:14am UTC](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/your-nice-photos-list-camera-details-too-if-you-like-2026/312834 "2026-10-27T09:14:33Z")
A New Year deserves a new thread! :upside\_down\_face: --- ## [Rugby's Weekly Sat 3 PM EST, Roon User and Music Google Chat](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/rugbys-weekly-sat-3-pm-est-roon-user-and-music-google-chat/133498)
**Author:** [@Rugby](https://community.roonlabs.com/u/Rugby)\ **Replies:** 1322\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2026, 11:51am UTC](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/rugbys-weekly-sat-3-pm-est-roon-user-and-music-google-chat/133498 "2026-10-26T11:51:38Z")
There is already a Discord channel setup with fellow Roonies chatting etc, but, I don’t think that many other users are comfortable with it. So, I might do a Google Meet. That way more Roon users can get in on the conv… --- ## [Showing (off) your Motorcycles](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/showing-off-your-motorcycles/171796)
**Author:** [@RodS](https://community.roonlabs.com/u/RodS)\ **Replies:** 1084\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2026, 11:44pm UTC](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/showing-off-your-motorcycles/171796 "2026-10-24T23:44:57Z")
Bought another bike yesterday. Had a sunny day and went for its first run to Broadway in the Cotswolds. --- ## [Ace's Record Store - Suggested Names](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/aces-record-store-suggested-names/322722)
**Author:** [@andybob](https://community.roonlabs.com/u/andybob)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2026, 1:42pm UTC](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/aces-record-store-suggested-names/322722 "2026-10-23T13:42:58Z")
Continuing the discussion from What’s Rocking You Tonight? \[2026-07\]: As per above post @AceRimmer is opening a record store in Arkansas. Let’s help him out with a name. ‘Adequate Fidelity’ is my suggestion. --- ## [Two/Four legged acoustical treatments (post your critters!) \[2026\]](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/two-four-legged-acoustical-treatments-post-your-critters-2026/312825)
**Author:** [@Carl](https://community.roonlabs.com/u/Carl)\ **Replies:** 201\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 7:21pm UTC](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/two-four-legged-acoustical-treatments-post-your-critters-2026/312825 "2026-10-21T19:21:51Z")
Here we go, all setup for another year of pics. I present Ozzy … not flesh and bone but definitely heavy metal … --- ## [Showing (off) your Bicycles](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/showing-off-your-bicycles/240280)
**Author:** [@Mikael\_Ollars](https://community.roonlabs.com/u/Mikael_Ollars)\ **Replies:** 236\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2026, 10:13am UTC](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/showing-off-your-bicycles/240280 "2026-10-18T10:13:02Z")
https://community.roonlabs.com/t/showing-off-your-roon-setup-description-and-photos/173220/2957?u=carl Completely off topic, but I love the vintage Scott XC mountain bike! (And the DH too, but that’s not my game.) --- ## [The Coffee (and tea!) thread - and you thought audiophiles were finicky :-)](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/the-coffee-and-tea-thread-and-you-thought-audiophiles-were-finicky/105184)
**Author:** [@Phil\_Wright](https://community.roonlabs.com/u/Phil_Wright)\ **Replies:** 642\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2026, 12:34pm UTC](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/the-coffee-and-tea-thread-and-you-thought-audiophiles-were-finicky/105184 "2026-10-17T12:34:35Z")
Is there any interest in a coffee thread? Prompted by @Frans\_Goddijn using his Roon core laptop to control his coffee roaster as well - that’s dedication to a good cup. See ‘Showing (off) your Roon setup’ thread, post 47… --- ## [Apple iPhone Duo](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/apple-iphone-duo/324802)
**Author:** [@Quinn\_WESTY](https://community.roonlabs.com/u/Quinn_WESTY)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 8:44pm UTC](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/apple-iphone-duo/324802 "2026-10-16T20:44:15Z")
Looks very cool, what do you think of it? Would you consider buying it? --- ## [Audio or music related anecdotes, jokes, cartoons… anyone? \[2025-202\*\]](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/audio-or-music-related-anecdotes-jokes-cartoons-anyone-2025-202/296492)
**Author:** [@Frederick\_Davidson](https://community.roonlabs.com/u/Frederick_Davidson)\ **Replies:** 237\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 7:47pm UTC](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/audio-or-music-related-anecdotes-jokes-cartoons-anyone-2025-202/296492 "2026-10-16T19:47:34Z")
--- ## [Whisk(e)y loving objectivists’ corner](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/whisk-e-y-loving-objectivists-corner/152463)
**Author:** [@Peter\_Bruderer](https://community.roonlabs.com/u/Peter_Bruderer)\ **Replies:** 623\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 1:36pm UTC](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/whisk-e-y-loving-objectivists-corner/152463 "2026-10-14T13:36:34Z")
After upgrading to 778 AND having a double whiskey the metal front ladies appear more 3 dimensional. Unfortunately this morning after waking up with some headache, they appear again more flat. :rofl: I have to repeat t… --- ## [The Art Of Deep Social Listening](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/the-art-of-deep-social-listening/324358)
**Author:** [@Dadoo](https://community.roonlabs.com/u/Dadoo)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 4:53am UTC](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/the-art-of-deep-social-listening/324358 "2026-10-08T04:53:46Z")
“In the warm glow of the country’s jazz cafés, a subculture of vinyl aficionados is cultivating the kind of shared sensory experiences that our noisy world has forgotten.” I read an article about Jap… --- ## [There are rants, and then there's this](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/there-are-rants-and-then-theres-this/325235)
**Author:** [@Shawn\_H\_CO](https://community.roonlabs.com/u/Shawn_H_CO)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 2:16am UTC](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/there-are-rants-and-then-theres-this/325235 "2026-10-05T02:16:43Z")
Let the man cook! :rofl: https://www.reddit.com/r/audiophile/s/7SR1evQ43H --- ## [Computer Gaming discussion](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/computer-gaming-discussion/165821)
**Author:** [@tahsu](https://community.roonlabs.com/u/tahsu)\ **Replies:** 144\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2026, 12:59pm UTC](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/computer-gaming-discussion/165821 "2026-09-26T12:59:08Z")
I into my gaming too, but I am managing ok with Mint, with the use of Steam etc. But, I am just catching up on my gaming backlog, just finished Prey, which I have been meaning to play for years. I do need a new graphics … --- ## [What are you reading?](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/what-are-you-reading/219177)
**Author:** [@RodS](https://community.roonlabs.com/u/RodS)\ **Replies:** 416\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 6:24am UTC](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/what-are-you-reading/219177 "2026-09-19T06:24:13Z")
--- ## [What games do you keep coming back to?](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/what-games-do-you-keep-coming-back-to/324563)
**Author:** [@David\_David\_Romero](https://community.roonlabs.com/u/David_David_Romero)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2026, 9:54am UTC](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/what-games-do-you-keep-coming-back-to/324563 "2026-09-05T09:54:57Z")
I’ve always found it interesting how some games stay enjoyable long after you first discover them. Sometimes it’s because of the gameplay, while other times it’s the nostalgia or the community around the game. Recently … --- ## [Speaker Design Panel Discussion With Andrew Jones and Erin Hardinson](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/speaker-design-panel-discussion-with-andrew-jones-and-erin-hardinson/324447)
**Author:** [@Dadoo](https://community.roonlabs.com/u/Dadoo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 3:03am UTC](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/speaker-design-panel-discussion-with-andrew-jones-and-erin-hardinson/324447 "2026-09-01T03:03:33Z")
The video below was recorded at Audio Advice LIVE in Raleigh, NC on Aug 7, 2026. It’s panel discussion with Andrew Jones and Erin Harding. Most of the discussion will cover familiar terrain, but it’s interesting to hear… --- ## [Columbia House Shuts Down After 71 Years](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/columbia-house-shuts-down-after-71-years/324234)
**Author:** [@Dadoo](https://community.roonlabs.com/u/Dadoo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 5:50am UTC](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/columbia-house-shuts-down-after-71-years/324234 "2026-08-26T05:50:35Z")
In the U.S., Columbia House was a music and movie marketing giant that captured the attention and wallets of millions who were enticed by a membership that got you music for pennies (at first). On Sept 15, 2026 the busi… --- ## [Let's talk (show) guitars and gear](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/lets-talk-show-guitars-and-gear/169324)
**Author:** [@AceRimmer](https://community.roonlabs.com/u/AceRimmer)\ **Replies:** 1039\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2026, 2:23pm UTC](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/lets-talk-show-guitars-and-gear/169324 "2026-08-22T14:23:01Z")
I know we have a few members interested in guitars here so a couple pictures of our very small and modest collection. --- ## [Oof missed anniversary by an hour this year](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/oof-missed-anniversary-by-an-hour-this-year/323898)
**Author:** [@Justin\_McMurdo](https://community.roonlabs.com/u/Justin_McMurdo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2026, 8:31pm UTC](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/oof-missed-anniversary-by-an-hour-this-year/323898 "2026-08-15T20:31:57Z")
Been a busy year. Now that Roon has been running smoothly I haven’t checked us as much. Missing my anniversary by an hour stings though. lol. --- ## [Dualit toasters (and other quality kitchen items)](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/dualit-toasters-and-other-quality-kitchen-items/321238)
**Author:** [@Andrew\_Stoneman](https://community.roonlabs.com/u/Andrew_Stoneman)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 5:46am UTC](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/dualit-toasters-and-other-quality-kitchen-items/321238 "2026-08-14T05:46:25Z")
\[Moderator edit: Deserves it’s own topic…\] ————— I bought my Dualit toaster in Auckland in 2000, it was the equivalent of £165 back then my GF and her mum thought I was insane! just used it this morning for my toas… --- ## [Funny "Slip of the tongues" by automatic translation/subtitling engines](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/funny-slip-of-the-tongues-by-automatic-translation-subtitling-engines/323723)
**Author:** [@Hans\_Van\_den\_Bent](https://community.roonlabs.com/u/Hans_Van_den_Bent)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2026, 5:59am UTC](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/funny-slip-of-the-tongues-by-automatic-translation-subtitling-engines/323723 "2026-08-12T05:59:57Z")
Hi, I regularly encounter mistakes by automatic translation engines and decided to share some of the funnier ones. Please add to this… P.s. as a professional linguist I mostly use DEEPL. (1) Darko audio on YouTube; au… --- ## [The other type of music I enjoy....SPEED](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/the-other-type-of-music-i-enjoy-speed/243580)
**Author:** [@BeersOnMe](https://community.roonlabs.com/u/BeersOnMe)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2026, 11:55am UTC](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/the-other-type-of-music-i-enjoy-speed/243580 "2026-08-11T11:55:23Z")
Just a quick shoutout to another acquaintance, who just happens to be starting 4th in this year’s Indianapolis 500 (233.911MPH) driving a car for the legend AJ Foyt. His name is Santino Ferrucci, and he’s from just a cou… --- ## [➡️ The Vinyl Bar (Yes, we’re open) \[2023-01\]](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/the-vinyl-bar-yes-we-re-open-2023-01/243780)
**Author:** [@Gelos](https://community.roonlabs.com/u/Gelos)\ **Replies:** 538\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2026, 8:20am UTC](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/the-vinyl-bar-yes-we-re-open-2023-01/243780 "2026-07-24T08:20:08Z")
Hello Nasty turns 25 this year and still sounds as fresh as ever. Hoping they do a rerelease like they did with Check Your Head. --- ## [Non-audio/hi-fi related "obsessions"](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/non-audio-hi-fi-related-obsessions/247165)
**Author:** [@Graeme\_Finlayson](https://community.roonlabs.com/u/Graeme_Finlayson)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2026, 4:11pm UTC](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/non-audio-hi-fi-related-obsessions/247165 "2026-07-05T16:11:39Z")
We’re all obsessed to a degree with hi-fi and music. What about the other stuff that drives us? We’ve got threads for pets, photos, coffee, tea, bicycles and whisky. Any other areas where you feel you’re spending a dispr… --- ## [Neil Young Archives recommends Qobuz](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/neil-young-archives-recommends-qobuz/321991)
**Author:** [@Peter\_Ryan3](https://community.roonlabs.com/u/Peter_Ryan3)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2026, 3:23pm UTC](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/neil-young-archives-recommends-qobuz/321991 "2026-07-01T15:23:31Z")
Neil Young Archives. --- ## [Has anyone experienced issues with vinyl from Acoustic Sounds?](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/has-anyone-experienced-issues-with-vinyl-from-acoustic-sounds/320704)
**Author:** [@dcw96161](https://community.roonlabs.com/u/dcw96161)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2026, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/has-anyone-experienced-issues-with-vinyl-from-acoustic-sounds/320704 "2026-05-26T21:40:11Z")
Recently bought seven vinyl LPs from Acoustic Sounds. Two have lots of surface sound noise. I have double checked my tracking force and other relevant settings, and also listened to the same recordings through Qobuz. No … --- ## [Woodworking and a Huge Cassette Tape](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/woodworking-and-a-huge-cassette-tape/319473)
**Author:** [@Dadoo](https://community.roonlabs.com/u/Dadoo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2026, 6:19am UTC](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/woodworking-and-a-huge-cassette-tape/319473 "2026-05-02T06:19:22Z")
If you’re into woodworking and cassette tapes, I highly recommend this 15 minute video from David Picciuto on his YouTube channel, Make Something. It’s a soothing watch-me-make-something video and pairs well with a relax… --- ## [Flipbook: an experiment in visual exploration of information](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/flipbook-an-experiment-in-visual-exploration-of-information/318875)
**Author:** [@Dadoo](https://community.roonlabs.com/u/Dadoo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2026, 4:20pm UTC](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/flipbook-an-experiment-in-visual-exploration-of-information/318875 "2026-04-23T16:20:08Z")
If you want a lunchtime diversion, take a look at https://flipbook.page/ which uses Google Gemini to generate images as you press/click on a section. It feels like a choose your own adventure book from childhood to explo… --- ## [How can I improve website performance for media-heavy content?](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/how-can-i-improve-website-performance-for-media-heavy-content/317934)
**Author:** [@Paul\_Wood2](https://community.roonlabs.com/u/Paul_Wood2)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2026, 3:11pm UTC](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/how-can-i-improve-website-performance-for-media-heavy-content/317934 "2026-04-02T15:11:37Z")
Hi everyone, I’ve been analyzing a website that deals with high-resolution audio content and large media libraries, and I noticed that some pages load slowly or feel less responsive. I’m curious about what factors typic… [Next page](https://community.roonlabs.com/c/off-topic/99.md?page=1)