Glad to know you are doing somewhat well! I am currently one of those kids taking everything apart and messing with it, my last project (adding a fan to a Technics SU-V8) didn't end well though. I ended up having two smoking resistors and some part pulling way too much current, but i can not figure out what it is. After almost a month of tinkering and testing, I think i need some help. Would it be possible to contact you and receive a bit of help? Of course only whenever you are free and willing, and id love to maybe give something back to you somehow Cheers
I hope all works out for you! I know what you mean about moving out. It's getting way to expensive here and things are not what they used to be...for sure! Wishing you the best! Take care and take it one day at a time!!! Be well!
No need to apologize, Ray. We miss seeing your videos and learning from them, but sometimes real life stuff needs to be the priority. All the best and we'll keep the light on for you.
I wouldn't rule it out. I liked living up there, and when I visit relatives I think about it. But I may strike out for somewhere different. I plan to visit some friends around the country and see where they live and how they like it.
Thanks for the update, I subscribed just before you "disappeared". I enjoy your videos a lot! I'd say no worries about needing some time away from your channel; it's not like you're charging people to watch them. lol Life happens. I'm glad you're doing well. :)
Thank you for your understanding. I tend to focus deeply on whatever I'm into, at the detriment of other things. When I looked up from the bench I was appalled at how much stuff had accumulated!
Sorry to hear you may be relocating! Got a Sat or Sun morning to help with a little diagnosis to help me fix my screwup? Hope all well with you/yours. Best..K
Thanks Kevin. It's been eye opening, realizing just how much stuff accumulated over the last 24 years in this house. Along with the stuff I moved in with.
nice to know you're ok .hope you get things done and have you back as soonest possible my friend you know we miss you here ray,we learned a lot with your videos ha e a great day
Ray, I wish I could recommend moving to upstate New York we need good electronics techs here in a big way. However, moving to New York is not exactly recommended by most of us living here. There's empty U-Hauls coming north and full ones going south.
I was born on long Island, and get up that way to visit relatives both their and upstate. I was taking a class at work, and the instructor came down here from North Carolina. He said when he first moved there, he heard people bitching about the "half backs". When he asked what that meant, they said "you know, those folks that move from New York down to Florida, then half way back." 😁
@@raygianelli3612 "Half Backs" That's awesome! I have a buddy who would like me to work in his shop in Mid-Virginia. I wonder what I would be called there? hahaha
Nice to see you back Ray ! and hope you can keep the electronics going wherever you may move to. Move somewhere without such a high chance of storms.. come on up to the northeast !
I don't mind the storms themselves. The insurance is just brutal, and with many insurers pulling out, the prices for coverage are simply obscene. We'll see where I wind up!
Hi ya Ray. Glad to see you doing well. Thanks for the update. Sorry to hear you may leave the area soon, but I understand. I too feel the need to leave SoFla soon. Are you still taking in repairs? If so, how much longer? Scott Cannon AT&T retired (Margate CO)
Scott, I'm on hiatus from the bench, as I dig through 24 years of accumulated stuff. It accumulated slowly, and as I started going through it all I was shocked at how much there is! I'm still grinding away in the West Palm Annex CO. It's funny, though. Now that I know I can leave whenever I want the whole dynamic has changed. I don't stress about anything anymore.
@@raygianelli3612, I mistakenly thought you were retired already. I can understand how knowing you can leave anytime would seem a bit ‘freeing’. I jumped out as soon as I could…more than ready. Good luck to you moving forward 😉
Actually Florida is nice. But like many nice places, the cost of living is skyrocketing. And the real driver of wanting to leave is the cost of windstorm coverage.
Thanks Robert! I think a backhoe is needed more than luck; I can't believe how much stuff I've accumulated in the last 25 years. It kind of creeps up on you. 😁
Good to see you are well, and I hope you can sort shit out and fix stuff with us !. The UK is nice this time of year if wanna move a long way !....cheers.
@@raygianelli3612 🤣 i had nightmares about my sx3900 and that was only concerning disassembly/assembly. it's repaired but the full resto is still not finished. i pick at it whenever i feel that i've got it too good and feel the need to be abused.😂 stupid pioneer. at least my colorful vocabulary expands with every session.
Thank you. I still have a few things that belong to others, and a few sizable items that need repair before sale, so I hope to get to those things soon!
Miss you friend Take what time you need and thanks for allowing us to know . Peace my friend
Thanks for the sentiments. They're much appreciated!
I'm glad you're doing well. Move to Kansas and watch the tornadoes with the rest of us.
Yeah, tornadoes and earthquakes freak me out. At least with hurricanes we get ample notice!
Thanks for the update Ray, really missing your videos. Good luck with the tasks at hand!
Thanks David. And yes, it's tasks plural. Everything I do points out 2 others that need doing.
I have missed the informative, educational, and useful content.
Wow, thank you! It's what I strive for, but often feel like I could have done better.
Best wishes Ray, we miss you !
Thanks, I miss interacting with you guys too!
I've come in contact with amazing people since starting this channel.
Wherever you go, God is with you mate. My sincere best wishes and good luck. Ed, from UK.🇬🇧
Best wishes Ray!!
Thank you. What I really need is a backhoe. It's frightening how much stuff accumulates over time!
Glad to know you are doing somewhat well!
I am currently one of those kids taking everything apart and messing with it, my last project (adding a fan to a Technics SU-V8) didn't end well though. I ended up having two smoking resistors and some part pulling way too much current, but i can not figure out what it is. After almost a month of tinkering and testing, I think i need some help. Would it be possible to contact you and receive a bit of help? Of course only whenever you are free and willing, and id love to maybe give something back to you somehow
Cheers
I hope all works out for you! I know what you mean about moving out. It's getting way to expensive here and things are not what they used to be...for sure! Wishing you the best! Take care and take it one day at a time!!! Be well!
No need to apologize, Ray. We miss seeing your videos and learning from them, but sometimes real life stuff needs to be the priority. All the best and we'll keep the light on for you.
Good to hear from you Ray! Moving back to the people’s republic of New York?
I wouldn't rule it out. I liked living up there, and when I visit relatives I think about it. But I may strike out for somewhere different. I plan to visit some friends around the country and see where they live and how they like it.
Hi Ray,
Glad you are keeping well.
Thanks for the update, I subscribed just before you "disappeared". I enjoy your videos a lot!
I'd say no worries about needing some time away from your channel; it's not like you're charging people to watch them. lol Life happens. I'm glad you're doing well. :)
Thank you for your understanding. I tend to focus deeply on whatever I'm into, at the detriment of other things. When I looked up from the bench I was appalled at how much stuff had accumulated!
Good to see you Ray !.......Many of us were kind of worrying ......hope to see you back soon .
We all like you ....
Thanks Frank. Unfortunately I have to continue clearing out stuff. On the plus side, it's way easier to find things now!
Glad all is well; any idea where you want to move? I lived in the panhandle for 11 years (80's-90's)...sure do miss it!
Somewhere where windstorm coverage won't bankrupt you.
Sorry to hear you may be relocating! Got a Sat or Sun morning to help with a little diagnosis to help me fix my screwup? Hope all well with you/yours. Best..K
Sorry Keith, but the bench is shut down for now. I'll let you know when that changes.
Hello Ray, no need to apologise, life is complicated. Hope your move goes well and brings what you need into your life, regards Kevin
Thanks Kevin. It's been eye opening, realizing just how much stuff accumulated over the last 24 years in this house. Along with the stuff I moved in with.
Ray wherever you go with your kind persona you will be welcomed. Please keep us in the loop. Many thanks. Be safe and be well.
Thank you for this wonderful post!
Hey Ray, Glad you're doing well! Are you selling any test equipment?
I may have a few signal generators.
nice to know you're ok .hope you get things done and have you back as soonest possible my friend you know we miss you here ray,we learned a lot with your videos ha e a great day
Sorry I waited so long to post, Wilfredo. Time passes quick at my age!
I was just thinking about you. “Where is that guy?”
Good your working on life. Like the rest of us.
Some days life's working on me... or working me over. 😆
Ray, I wish I could recommend moving to upstate New York we need good electronics techs here in a big way. However, moving to New York is not exactly recommended by most of us living here. There's empty U-Hauls coming north and full ones going south.
I was born on long Island, and get up that way to visit relatives both their and upstate.
I was taking a class at work, and the instructor came down here from North Carolina. He said when he first moved there, he heard people bitching about the "half backs". When he asked what that meant, they said "you know, those folks that move from New York down to Florida, then half way back." 😁
@@raygianelli3612 "Half Backs" That's awesome! I have a buddy who would like me to work in his shop in Mid-Virginia. I wonder what I would be called there? hahaha
Good to see you post up Ray - good luck and if you do move, the silver-lining is it's new workbench time!
That's a really good point. I've certainly refined what I think a good layout looks like since I started.
Nice to see you back Ray ! and hope you can keep the electronics going wherever you may move to. Move somewhere without such a high chance of storms.. come on up to the northeast !
I don't mind the storms themselves. The insurance is just brutal, and with many insurers pulling out, the prices for coverage are simply obscene.
We'll see where I wind up!
Hi ya Ray. Glad to see you doing well. Thanks for the update. Sorry to hear you may leave the area soon, but I understand. I too feel the need to leave SoFla soon. Are you still taking in repairs? If so, how much longer?
Scott Cannon
AT&T retired (Margate CO)
Scott, I'm on hiatus from the bench, as I dig through 24 years of accumulated stuff. It accumulated slowly, and as I started going through it all I was shocked at how much there is!
I'm still grinding away in the West Palm Annex CO. It's funny, though. Now that I know I can leave whenever I want the whole dynamic has changed. I don't stress about anything anymore.
@@raygianelli3612, I mistakenly thought you were retired already. I can understand how knowing you can leave anytime would seem a bit ‘freeing’. I jumped out as soon as I could…more than ready. Good luck to you moving forward 😉
Good to see you haven't given up entirely.
Nah. That's Step 2. 😁
@@raygianelli3612
That's when the withdrawal starts ...
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why leave florida ??? florida is supposed to be great !!!
i left in 2002 after 10 years, it wasn't that great. pay scale has gotten better but nothing else has.
Actually Florida is nice. But like many nice places, the cost of living is skyrocketing. And the real driver of wanting to leave is the cost of windstorm coverage.
Good luck mate from the uk !
Thanks Robert! I think a backhoe is needed more than luck; I can't believe how much stuff I've accumulated in the last 25 years. It kind of creeps up on you. 😁
Thanks for all you've done for the community! Best of luck to you in your future Ray!
Good to see you are well, and I hope you can sort shit out and fix stuff with us !. The UK is nice this time of year if wanna move a long way !....cheers.
Andy! TBH, I'm not ruling out anywhere. Retirement is just around the corner.
@@raygianelli3612 :)
@@raygianelli3612 :)
Good to see you Ray. Take care
Thank you. I've gotten rid of a bunch of stuff, and found a fairly nice garage under all of it!
good to hear from you ray. hope to see some updates on that luxman one day. :)
I'm still having nightmares about that thing!
@@raygianelli3612 🤣 i had nightmares about my sx3900 and that was only concerning disassembly/assembly. it's repaired but the full resto is still not finished. i pick at it whenever i feel that i've got it too good and feel the need to be abused.😂 stupid pioneer. at least my colorful vocabulary expands with every session.
Ok Ray be safe man !
Thanks1 Sometimes I wonder how I made it to this age with all my limbs and appendages. 😆
Hi Ray!
Dude! 😁
Good to see your well.
Thank you. I honestly didn't realize how long I'd been away until I saw messages asking if I was OK. I feel a bit guilty about that.
@@raygianelli3612 No need for the guilt. Good luck the life changes coming your way.
Happy to hear you're okay. The update is appreciated and I'll be here when you get back to the bench. Peace.
Thank you. I still have a few things that belong to others, and a few sizable items that need repair before sale, so I hope to get to those things soon!