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Question for Spanks.
I have flux running all the time on my comp. Usually when I map, it's about nighttime and my monitor is set to 3400K. I noticed that when I'm using the editor, the gamma doesn't change at all because flux is running. However there are short instances when itll flash to the proper gamma if I click on a control or build all.

I've been creating/editing the maps based on my monitor in 3400K while running flux and I noticed that all the lighting I've done seems to clip the whites (overexpose) when you look at it when the editor goes into the proper gamma level. Spanky, I know I edited pball, but does the lighting look overexposed to you (cuz I know you use the default settings like a boss)?

I know it's as simple as turning off flux when I'm mapping, but I like have a warm screen at night so I don't get blinded by that damn blue light lol. I just wanna know how I should compensate for lighting when I'm working on 3400K. It's good to have another opinion other than my own ya know.

Hahaha, they'll know not to go there if they die.

Makes me think of an idea for a map filled with traps. I can already imagine vent or ts talk, 'WAIT DON'T GO THERE--' *Player left a small crater*

Jonny, whenever Assist moves files and such, all the ini files get saved with Unix line feeds. On windows, this causes the settings screen and some other things to stop working in AA. Is this on purpose so people don't change settings in-game?

It's tower defense Pokemon style, and its actually quite different from the regular tower defense. I have a feeling some of you may like this. Don't forget to save the game periodically, it doesn't seem to do it automatically.

http://pokemon-towerdefense.com/

I'm looking for hosting that has php5, mysql5, and ruby. Space doesn't need to be a lot, I'm sure I can get away with like less than 100mb. It's mainly to be used for a chat room platform using ajax, so the database is going to be getting a bit of a workout.

Any hosters you guys have used before in the past?

Wanting to throw a couple parties, I researched information for some weeks in the audio department. Looking at websites that sell PA System packages, I saw Technical Pro amps coming up a lot towards the cheap end. So I dropped some moneys on the entry level model.

Their Hybrid series of amps are a combination of a power amplifier, pre-amplifier, and tuner. So you can use it to power pretty much any type of speaker and prepare audio signals to be sent to other amplifiers; meaning this amp is pretty versatile and expandable. It looks pretty nice and has a lot of connections, even though it's one of those 'cheap-chinese-factory' made amps.



Specifications
When you look at this, it seems more like a receiver than a power amplifier, and like most receivers it has A/B channels. I assume using A+B mode runs the channels in parallel like other receivers. I only have 2 speakers connected at a time so I only use the A channel.

Unfortunately, Technical Pro doesn't list all the specs on their site, so I've put together information based on the specs from websites selling the amplifier. It would be nice if Technical Pro listed more useful information other than a theoretical amount of watts.
Note: A '?' is a guess value.

	HB1502U
4 Channels 8ohms 4ohms 2ohms	70 watts per channel ? 100 watts per channel ? Unknown
Surround Output 8ohms 4ohms 2ohms	Unknown Unknown Unknown
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 20Hz - 20kHz	8ohms: Not sure // 4ohms: Not sure // 2ohms: Not sure
Signal to Noise Ratio (20Hz - 20kHz)	Not sure
Amplifier Class	Class AB ?
Subwoofer Out Low pass filter crossover frequency	Unknown

The Looks
There's 3 models: HB1502U, HB2502U, and HB3502U. All models are made for rack mounts and take up 2 units of space (hence the '2U' in the model names). I think the looks are similar to Maverick Audio's DAC and hybrid tube amp. The front of the Technical Pro amplifier has a brush aluminum face and sexy looking knobs. The case is dark-smoke aluminum with vents on the top. Also the front has handles on the rack mount ears.

Personally, I think the screen is pretty darn sexy. When powered off, it's a perfect mirror. When powered on, there's a nice double reflection and the electro-luminescent display has a ghosting effect that looks pretty nice. You can also see the circuitry connecting different screen elements together which I think is cool looking. One thing I find sort of funny are the fake icons on the screen, it reminds me of 90s electronics sort of. There's a 'TURBO POWER' graphic in the corner. Next to it is a fake wireless reception icon, ESP icon, Karaoke icon, cassette tape icon, and a digital CD icon. It's really 90s and I like it.

The screen icons that are not fake include the audio input source, speaker output (A, B, A+B), radio band selection, Bass and Treble controls, Balance control, a display that looks similar to a clock or calculator LCD, and a dancing EQ meter.

Honestly, I think the case is the most expensive part of the amp. The looks are better than the performance you expect out of this thing

The Power
Will finish later.

The Connections
Will finish later.

Final Thoughts
Will finish later.

How I Have My Setup
Laterrrrrrr.

Included Manual
The manual is sort of cheap as it only has information on how to use the amp. It doesn't have any extra specifications like RMS, THD, amplifier class, etc. However it does have a circuitry page.
Here are links to each page of the manual (taken with a camera):

• Front
• Page 1
• Page 2
• Page 3
• Page 4
• Page 5
• Circuitry

Things Technical Pro Should Do
Even thought the company caters to a low to mid range level consumer, there's no reason a company shouldn't strive for high standards. High standards includes being honest about their products and including all the information they can. This product is basically from an electronics sweatshop, but that doesn't mean the company shouldn't care about what they're selling. This is why I think they should do the following:

• Put their manuals online in PDF format
• List all specifications for their amplifiers (e.g., RMS/Max average watts per channel at 1kHz, THD at 2ohms 4ohms 8ohms from 20Hz - 20kHz, Signal to noise ratio, amplifier class, dampening factor for 8ohms, frequency response range, what frequency the subwoofer out low pass filter is set to, etc)

Pictures

I recently got some large "bookshelves" as I like to call them. White van speakers with 12" woofer, 3.5" mid, and 2.5" high. They're decent.


Screen


Top


Rear

Spanky, you've got this set-up right? You have your bookshelfs connected to the TubeMagic and the TubeMagic is connected to the computer with RCA? Am I right? Cuz I've been thinking about getting these: http://www.amazon.com/Sony-SS-B1000-8-Inch-Bookshelf-Speakers/dp/B000OG88KY and I was wondering how to route those to the soundcard without blowing something up.

Hahahahaaha, I have to check out this game.