![]() ![]() Many of which (stand the test of time) can be found here on Collapse Board and other music websites and forums, even some independent magazines. ![]() Granted, there are some amazing reviews and music writing going around. ![]() However, it’s far too often I find myself sitting on the net reading music websites or laying on my bedroom floor with Blonde on Blonde spinnin’ at 33rpm, flicking through magazines reading these reviews, thinking that the connection between listener and musician is being lost by some 100 word synopsis that should only be welcomed in music if each record were some 12 page children’s picture book and it was the description blurb on the back, under the ugly picture of the old, boring and plain looking author. On one side, I understand the why it is important to have up-to-the-minute reviews and thoughts of all the latest albums by critics who spend their entire day listening to new music with only half an ear – sometimes society is just too stupid to make up their own minds so they rely on those with (assumingly) more credibility and somewhat of an idea of what “the right thing to be listening to” is to inform them on what record they should spend their spare $18 a week on. But first, you must understand how I currently see music journalism eventually becoming no different than a re-printed press release. Here is where I feel a majority of modern day music journalism sucks, especially where I share mixed thoughts, and why I feel it is my responsibility to do those editors a favour and retract all the negative Simple Math reviews that were posted in haste on their website/magazine, through reviewing the album myself, with hindsight and a number of listens in mind. These people wish their editors weren’t so far up their arse on deadlines that they had some more time to, you know, actually criticise or pass an opinion on the music (not the band) instead of pumping out thoughtless, passionless, half-arsed 250 word reviews, all so their thoughts can be heard before an album is released to the public (or very soon after the albums release). These people wish they had hindsight (I would hope). Especially the douche at Pitchfork who wrote, “Manchester Orchestra simply plod instead of groove” about the American four piece alternative rock band, and that one guy at PASTE Magazine who said that absolutely nothing they do is original, stating, “the Atlanta quintet are plagiarising their way through rock history, lifting from Bright Eyes’ hyper-literate folk one minute and Nirvana’s tuneful alt-grunge the next” in his review about their new album, Simple Math. Hindsight is a beautiful thing, isn’t it? It’s something that we music writers don’t have the luxury of living with although it’s something I’m sure every critic would love to have. I often wonder whether music critics look back at their work and and think, “Did I really say that? I must have been on crack. ![]()
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For a small bowl, it shouldn’t take longer than 2 hours or so. ![]() So we’re doing it the old-school way: put chocolate and cream in a bowl, microwave in 20-second bursts to melt, then stir until combined and smooth andĬhill ganache – Once melted, refrigerate until it’s firm enough to scoop into balls. This doesn’t work so well using the hot cream method. Traditionally ganache is made by pouring hot cream over chocolate, letting it stand to make the chocolate melt then stirring until it’s smooth and combined.įor this recipe, we only need a small batch of ganache. Otherwise it runs out of the cake too quickly. For Lava Cakes, I use less cream so the ganache oozes more thickly and slowly. Ordinarily, a ratio of 1:1 chocolate to cream is used. This ganache is thicker than traditional ganache. But once that’s done, the cake itself is a 10-minute hand-mixing job, and a 20-minute bake. You’ll need a few hours for the ganache to set so you can scoop up balls to drop into the batter. If you’re short on time, you can just use Lindt balls instead of making your own ganache! The finer grains make it easier to incorporate into the batter Ĭream – Heavy / thickened cream to make the ganache filling. Sugar – White caster sugar / superfine sugar. Leftover egg whites – Here’s my list of what I do with them and all my egg white recipes can be found in this recipe collection The cake isn’t as soft and also it’s quite hard to make a small batch of ganache with a high cocoa % chocolate įlour – A surprisingly small amount, just 2 tablespoons for 4 cakes! Are you shocked? □ These babies are literally mostly chocolate – and we’re all very happy about that!!Ĥ eggs – We’re using 2 whole eggs and 2 yolks. Do not use chocolate with a higher cocoa %. ![]() Here’s what you need to make Molten Chocolate Cakes:ĭark chocolate / semi-sweet chocolate chips – for both the cake batter and the chocolate ganache filling. Hence the name!īut why settle for cake batter when you can have the real thing? I’ll take molten real chocolate over raw cake, thanks! What you need for Lava Cakes Most recipes will simply have you undercooking a chocolate cake batter, so the outside is set like cake but the inside is raw batter that pours out like lava when you cut into it. Molten Chocolate Cakes, also known as Lava Cakes, are warm individual-size chocolate cakes with oozing chocolate centres. No more stressing about overcooking and losing the chocolate lava – because melted chocolate will always ooze! Molten Chocolate Cakes ![]() It isn’t raw cake batter, it’s chocolate ganache. What’s the one thing that makes these Molten Chocolate Cakes stand out from the crowd? The oozing chocolate centre. ![]() ![]() Note that these are load noise readings the H80 stock fan idles at or below our sound meter's 30dB threshold at Low and Medium settings while sitting at 34.3 dB at High. To get that great thermal performance from the SP120 and H80 stock fan, though, you're going to have to put up with some noise. Well, at least CoolerMaster's fan is quiet while it cooks your processor. As it turns out, though, only the SP120 High Performance really performs in line with its specifications the rest just bunch up while the SickleFlow 120 is clearly the worst. ![]() If we organize the fans by rated static air pressure, they'd rank from best to worst: SP120 High Performance, SickleFlow 120, SilverStone AP121, SP120 Quiet, BitFenix Spectre Pro, Nexus Real Silent, and dead last, the NZXT Performance. Thermally, if we ignore the H80's stock fan, the SickleFlow should've eaten the competition alive, but as it turns out CoolerMaster's specifications were more than just a little optimistic, as it was hands down the worst radiator fan we tested by a wide margin. Let's see how all of these theoreticals worked out in practice, though.Īmbient temperatures ranged between 24C and 26C, and the margin for error in results is roughly 1C. Acoustically, only Corsair's SP120 High Performance and stock H80 fan are even rated to go above the noise floor of our sound meter, though it's clear the stock fan is designed to move heat as fast as humanly possible. FanĪs far as static pressure goes, most of these fans are hanging out in about the same neighborhood. ![]() Our H80's fan settings are also only active with the stock fan all others run at the full twelve volts. ![]() Note that if we're not taking noise into account, the highest static pressure fan should theoretically be the best performer. Before we get into the performance results, a refresher: all eight fans on one chart for comparison. ![]() ![]() ![]() Stay tuned for more news about "Tekken," and don't forget to follow us on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter for more information. The "King of the Iron Fist" tournament will welcome the other contenders by next month. Powered by Unreal Engine 5 and exclusively available on PS5, Xbox Series XS, and PC Digital, TEKKEN 8 pushes the limits of new-gen hardware, high-fidelity visuals, and immersive graphics. The previous installment focused on the father-son feud between Kazuya and Heihachi Mishima.Īccording to The Gamer, the confirmed characters that are coming to "Tekken 8" are as follows: Get ready for the next chapter in the legendary fighting game franchise. The storyline of "Tekken 8" will be centered on its main protagonist Jin Kazama. Related Article: Bandai Namco Apologizes for 'Tekken 8' Bryan Fury Leak All Confirmed 'Tekken 8' Characters So FarĪt this point, you might be curious about the roster that you will play on Tekken in the next few weeks. If you're fortunate enough to secure a spot in the closed beta, don't forget to leave a review so Bandai can see what to improve further. Not only will participants be able to enjoy the game, but they can also contribute their feedback to the developers, helping to shape the final product. This closed beta presents an excellent opportunity for players to engage with Tekken 8 ahead of its official release. Additionally, the official trailer confirms the appearance of Claudio Serafino, an elegant Italian fighter, in Tekken 8, which is a positive addition, per TechRaptor. This diverse roster will allow participants to grasp the gameplay mechanics and explore the unique abilities of each character. A brief maintenance period is scheduled for July 29th.ĭuring the closed beta, players will have the chance to try out a selection of 16 fighters across 5 stages. The Tekken 8 CNT, as developer Bandai Namco is calling it, is set to kick off in July, and you can sign up now for a. The second period, scheduled from July 28th to July 31st, will be open to players on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam. The first Tekken 8 beta sign up is live for its Closed Network Test. In addition, you will be able to discover a new battle system in online versus mode ranked on 10 ranks, with cross-platform opponent search. The first period, running from July 21st to July 24th, will be available exclusively on the PS5 platform. During this Closed Network Test you will be able to choose between 16 playable characters, and fight in 5 different stages. The closed beta will be divided into two test periods. Tekken 8 will be playable by the public next month in what Bandai Namco is calling Closed Network Tests, the company announced Friday. This closed beta will offer lucky participants the exclusive opportunity to get a taste of the highly anticipated fighting game.īandai Namco has outlined the rules for participation on the official Tekken 8 closed beta website. The company revealed plans for a closed beta of "Tekken 8," which is scheduled to take place next month. Bandai Namco has announced that the Closed network test for "Tekken 8" will start next month.īandai Namco recently made an exciting announcement for fans of the Tekken series. ![]() ![]() ![]() First Steps - Learn more about resources to help children with special needs.Head Start and Early Head Start Centers.On My Way Pre-K awards grants so four year olds from low-income families may have access to a high-quality pre-K program the year before they begin kindergarten.Brighter Futures Indiana offers information to empower families, like yours, in their search for the highest quality learning experiences for their children. ![]() It is never too soon to begin exploring child care options in your local area. Start today and get ahead. Quality child care is in high demand in many Indiana communities. We will research your concern and make corrections accordingly.One of the top-priorities for working parents is finding quality care for their children. 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I wanted to experiment with more compact form actors as I downsized homes. Only reason I got rid from my E-306v was space. IMO there have been awesome amps for a while - a mid-90s integrated from Accuphase or similar will still sound awesome. I think the M23 is an end game amp, and I don't think I'll ever want to upgrade it, now the rest of my system needs to get on it's level.Ĭlick to expand.Undoubtedly it is an end-game amp - provided you're in the market for one. ![]() Some of the parts are different and the layout, and SMPS is different but I'm not an expert on that stuff. I'd be interested to know the design differences between the C298 and M23. I took the top off of the M23 and took a bunch of pics if y'all like to see them. Someday I'll get around to running some REW tests and see if there's a difference in my room's RT60 decay time in the bass freq with these amps. I had thought that the lack of depth in the soundstage and the bass boom was caused by room acoustics, and I'm sure that's partially true, especially for the bass boom but I wasn't expecting the amp to improve the sound in those areas as much as it did. I heard a lot more detail in the M23, much better imaging, and soundstage was much deeper, and the bass was less boomy. I assumed that my Parasound wasn't the weak spot in my system and that the Marantz was, I was pleasantly surprised when that assumption was wrong. As they say in sports my system is in a "rebuilding year." This is not a perfect setup, and the M23 is not configured in the most optimal way, but it's the best I can do for now. I've still got a modest system, the pre-amp is my Marantz NR1200 using RCA pre-outs (1.2V) to the M23, my speakers are Klipsch RP-6000Fs with GR Research's upgraded crossover design and parts, and I've got a decent amount of GIK acoustic panels on the front, rear, and side walls. I upgraded from a Parasound Halo A23+ to the NAD M23 and I've been loving it. I think Class D has reached the big leagues and can stand shoulder to shoulder with the big boys proudly. I will report back if I find any interesting facts. I can do a sound sweep with Acourate and an Earthworks microphone to see if I can measure any objective differences in the frequency response of the amp in my office. Maybe have my friend bring over his Classe CA-2200 for a spin too. Maybe bring in my McIntosh MC601 monoblocks, but that might be backbreaking labor. I have a Benchmark AHB2 and a Perreaux 100p (an excellent under-rated amp) I will compare to. I have a KEF Blade 2 Meta on order, and I will compare this amp with others through the Blades when they come. The amps sound identical if my head is not in a vice. I have to say that if this were a blind test I probably would be wrong 50% of the time, so take this with a grain of salt. If anything, the M23 sounds a hair more focused with better imaging, while the VX5-SE is a hair less focused giving it the sensation of slightly more "air." Otherwise, the tone and low level detail are identical to me. I have to put in my head in a vice to hear a less than 1% difference under non experimental conditions. ![]() After 8 hours of working in my office, the room can heat up like a sauna with my other amps class A/AB amps.Ĭompared to my reference Ayre VX5-SE amp. The only difference between these and my other amps is that they run coooool. They have no sound signature, as they are very neutral. Playing with Jriver through Motu 624 DAC. I am listening to the NAD M23 in my second sound room (my office) on Ascend Acoustics Sierra Tower speakers. ![]() ![]() ![]() But trying to do it as a serial, this is as old as Dickens." Maybe in podcast form it is, and trying to do it as a documentary story is really, really hard. All these big, big things." 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