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    Just Give it Time.

    Just Give it Time.
    Profile Post Comment by Kernel Kurtz, Jul 31, 2021 at 9:42 PM
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    Router/Mesh Network Recommendation

    I'm retired from doing networks for a living, but I'll chime in out of curiosity. Cat 6A is rated for 10Gb/s of throughput at 100m. You will...
    Post by: Kernel Kurtz, Jul 13, 2021 in forum: Computer Audiophile: Software, Configs, Tools
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    I've always used suboptimal, but I guess that is not pessimal enough (now also noting my spell...

    I've always used suboptimal, but I guess that is not pessimal enough (now also noting my spell checker does not even know the latter word, which I...
    Profile Post Comment by Kernel Kurtz, Jul 6, 2021
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    Ain't got no speakers, ain't got no headphones, Ain't got no records to play… Hopefully no...

    Ain't got no speakers, ain't got no headphones, Ain't got no records to play… Hopefully no wartime either. Enjoy!
    Profile Post Comment by Kernel Kurtz, Jun 30, 2021
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    I've got my second Pfizer appt next week. Incredibly thankful for the researchers who made all...

    I've got my second Pfizer appt next week. Incredibly thankful for the researchers who made all the vaccines possible and looking forward to a...
    Profile Post Comment by Kernel Kurtz, Jun 23, 2021
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    Congrats from here as well!

    Congrats from here as well!
    Profile Post Comment by Kernel Kurtz, Apr 26, 2021
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    It is unfortunate that unlike Yggdrasil and BF1, you can't just swap USB cards yourself. Gungnir has...

    It is unfortunate that unlike Yggdrasil and BF1, you can't just swap USB cards yourself. Gungnir has to go back to the mothership for a firmware flash...
    Profile Post Comment by Kernel Kurtz, Apr 17, 2021
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    I have a Gungnir MB A2 as well, but pre Unison. I don't use the USB on it so I have not sent it...

    I have a Gungnir MB A2 as well, but pre Unison. I don't use the USB on it so I have not sent it in for the upgrade, but Unison is supposedly much...
    Profile Post Comment by Kernel Kurtz, Apr 16, 2021
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    How about a Gungnir Multibit? The new Unison USB gets pretty good reviews around here.....

    How about a Gungnir Multibit? The new Unison USB gets pretty good reviews around here.....
    Profile Post Comment by Kernel Kurtz, Apr 16, 2021
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    MQA Review - Technical Analysis

    Lossless to me, coming from a data standpoint rather than an audio one, means that after the compression/decompression algorithms are applied to a...
    Post by: Kernel Kurtz, Apr 15, 2021 in forum: General Audio Discussion
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    I have no problem with targeted ads on a site like this. I'm an audiophile and they advertise...

    I have no problem with targeted ads on a site like this. I'm an audiophile and they advertise audio stuff. The internet is working normally in...
    Profile Post Comment by Kernel Kurtz, Apr 3, 2021
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    Binoculars, walkie-talkie, and lens recommendations

    If you are specifically looking for US made then look at Leupold. They make the more mainstream stuff overseas like everyone, but their higher...
    Post by: Kernel Kurtz, Mar 29, 2021 in forum: Geek Cave: Computers, Tablets, HT, Phones, Games
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    What’s your dream vehicle lineup?

    I like that. Don't see many fast wagons around these parts, the occasional Audi Avant is about it. Would have considered a BMW Touring myself in...
    Post by: Kernel Kurtz, Mar 25, 2021 in forum: Cars, Motorcycles, Boats, Airplanes Talk
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    What’s your dream vehicle lineup?

    Good choice. Just purchased a new old stock 2020 m240i xDrive to replace my 10 year old 335. For a practical and fun year round car that I can...
    Post by: Kernel Kurtz, Mar 25, 2021 in forum: Cars, Motorcycles, Boats, Airplanes Talk
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    Outdoor/EDC/Survival blades

    I'm quite happy with my mini-grip so far. The M4 steel holds an edge like crazy. It is tough to sharpen, but I have a Work Sharp system that...
    Post by: Kernel Kurtz, Mar 21, 2021 in forum: Outdoor World