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AudioKinesis Cabs Part VI...

#9,444
Hey Duke! Good to hear from you here. Stay well man. These are the most trying times nearly anyone has ever known. Family crisis’ are an overload for everyone. I dealt with my own parents passing and dealing with the estate a few years back. My wife is still dealing with her mothers’ estate after her passing over a year ago. As well as a a dear friend with Alzheimer’s, who they are trying to help stay in his own home as long as possible. These things frequently drag out far longer than anticipated. Stay patient, a lot of us are closer to a meltdown than even we realize.
 
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Took me YEARS to get used to a CPAP machine. Now, I couldn't function without it.

And, not all machines and head pieces are created the same. Find a setup that works for you.


kittywithabanjo said:
I have sleep apnea as well and use a cpap now, man that thing has made my life better, I feel for you Duke, glad to hear from you.
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This could qualify for one of them mini rigs of doom I reckon.
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Lowendtech said:
This could qualify for one of them mini rigs of doom I reckon.
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Do elaborate on this, please. How do you like the YBA-100 with the Hathor? In general? How's it compare (if you've gotten to play one) with, say, a V4-B?

I find the 150 Watt Shaw B-150 to sound good through one or two Hathor cabs -- and I get the feeling that, despite their moderately efficient rating of 94 dB/cab, 97 dB/two-cab stack, the stack would cover a fairly loud outing. (I can't test that at the moment, though.)

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On another note (since there's been some discussion of CPAPs and related), by no means do I presume to speak for Duke (or any of those living with sleep apnea or using a CPAP), but he did mention "central sleep apnea," specifically, which (per my minutes of reading) differs from the more common "obstructive sleep apnea." It's not clear to me that a CPAP would necessarily be helpful for the former... but then it's not clear to me that it wouldn't -- as I've got zero expertise in the matter, I'll just leave these here:

Central Sleep Apnea – Sleep Apnea (Sleepapnea.org)

Central sleep apnea - Symptoms and causes (Mayo Clinic)
 
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MarkA said:
In another note (since there's been some discussion of CPAPs and related), by no means do I presume to speak for Duke (or any of those living with sleep apnea or using a CPAP), but he did mention "central sleep apnea," specifically, which (per my minutes of reading) differs from the more common "obstructive sleep apnea." It's not clear to me that a CPAP would necessarily be helpful for the former... but then it's not clear to me that it wouldn't...
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Thus far the CPAP machine has been disappointing. I won't say that it hasn't helped at all, but it hasn't helped much.
 
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My wife started using a CPAP just over a year ago. It took her 30 days of straight use, forcing herself to wear the device for at least 5 hours/night before it made noticeable, consistent difference and improvement. A main struggle was 1) finding the right mask; 2) Sticking with the use protocol.

Then, 1 day within the initial 30 she woke up and said, "Wow, that was the best night's sleep I've had in a very long time." Since then, she's been a devoted user, and it's made a noticeable improvement in her sleeping and quality of life.

1 thing that is very helpful to her is that her CPAP communicates with a phone app. She is able to see the time and duration when the CPAP is called to higher duty, assuring that she receives the required amount of oxygenation. Seeing this data, as well as noticing the difference, confirms the need and efficacy of the device.

May you have similar great results, Duke! Just give it some time and a chance.
 
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DukeLeJeune said:
Thus far the CPAP machine has been disappointing. I won't say that it hasn't helped at all, but it hasn't helped much.
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Nice to see you back Duke! - a wonderful re-entrance, full of Class. ...

As for the CPAP/Sleep issues --- (not that TalkBass is the ultimate guide on the subject..buuuut..)...its nice to know people offer information that might be helpful to you (or others!)
My dad (73yrs old) ...has gone through a similar scenario ---he tapped out after 2 months with the CPAP...another specialist appt (or 7)...and someone noticed his BP and RHR were extremely low - they mentioned that both numbers were similar to a "pique tri-athlete" in his 20's!....so of course, the couch turd is gloating about THAT now!!! He calls himself "the specimen" --lol...(eye roll)
... anywayyyyy....they are doing tests now and trying to bring those levels UP and think the cause of the heart pause in his sleep, is because its being lazy ----so iiiiiiiiii have a NEW name for him now --- which i cant mention on here hahaha.... Just adding another tidbit as "food for thought" for you and others with said sleep issues.
All the best in the future Duke - Cheers guys!
 
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