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  1. Tom R
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    McIntosh - is it that great?

    I’ve owned and traded a bunch of the ‘more modern’ McIntosh amps and preamps. Nothing vintage SS. I buy used and have been able to sell these...
    Post by: Tom R, Apr 16, 2024 in forum: Advice Threads
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    Streamers in 2023 - Discussion, Impressions, etc

    Thanks for the info. That was the WiiM Pro, not the Pro+ but I’m guessing they are similar apart from the DAC. A true gutless wonder with a hot...
    Post by: Tom R, Dec 3, 2023 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Streamers in 2023 - Discussion, Impressions, etc

    IDK. The parent company is Linkplay Technology, which appears to be an ODM.
    Post by: Tom R, Dec 3, 2023 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Streamers in 2023 - Discussion, Impressions, etc

    I picked up a WiiM Pro+ from Amazon on sale. Overall the app and functionality are pretty decent. It streams files from Qobuz and Amazon Music...
    Post by: Tom R, Dec 3, 2023 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Topping L50 Headamp Review and Measurements: Another One Bites The Dust

    This is spot on. Things in China are not good right now. Several of my friends have lost a lot of money on failed property developments. XI has...
    Post by: Tom R, Nov 24, 2023 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Toto Washlet/bidet defeats the toilet paper/paper towel hoarders of America

    Costco has the Brondell Swash CS1000 on sale for $350. We bought one several years ago. Then immediately got two more. This thing is great....
    Post by: Tom R, Apr 30, 2023 in forum: Random Thoughts
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    Don't support Western Electric: shameless warranty runarounds

    Yep - that appears to be the very same picture featured on the WE website. Across every article I’ve read, none of the authors have been to...
    Post by: Tom R, Apr 19, 2023 in forum: Tales from the Bully Pulpit
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    Don't support Western Electric: shameless warranty runarounds

    Now that we can stick a fork in MQA we need a new conspiracy theory to keep us entertained, at least until LetMeBeFrank blows the bejeezus out of...
    Post by: Tom R, Apr 19, 2023 in forum: Tales from the Bully Pulpit
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    Don't support Western Electric: shameless warranty runarounds

    I was checking out the WE website and looking for any independent information about their manufacturing in Rossville, GA. I didn’t find...
    Post by: Tom R, Apr 18, 2023 in forum: Tales from the Bully Pulpit
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    Don't support Western Electric: shameless warranty runarounds

    I had a professor, R.A. Griener who besides being an audio guy had a passion for stop motion photography. He used high power xenon lamps triggered...
    Post by: Tom R, Apr 2, 2023 in forum: Tales from the Bully Pulpit
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    Don't support Western Electric: shameless warranty runarounds

    If you don’t honor your warranty we’ll shoot this…. [IMG]
    Post by: Tom R, Apr 1, 2023 in forum: Tales from the Bully Pulpit
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    Elex Repair

    My Massdrop Elex have become intermittent on the left side. I've searched and found that this is a common issue and have watched the repair...
    Thread by: Tom R, Feb 24, 2023, 0 replies, in forum: Headphones
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    Studio B Glowy Toxic Mercury Power Supply MOD

    Enjoy the build, sounds like an awesome project. Do consider some small chokes (100 uH) near the tube caps - really helps with EMI.
    Post by: Tom R, Nov 6, 2022 in forum: Modifications and Tweaks
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    Studio B Glowy Toxic Mercury Power Supply MOD

    When pirate radio was big I built HV power supply for an AM transmitter using a pair of 866A Mercury Vapor rectifiers. 2000V @ 1A. I learned a few...
    Post by: Tom R, Nov 4, 2022 in forum: Modifications and Tweaks
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    Roon Discussion

    Thanks all. I have enough info now to understand the risks. I also found a large number of ports open on my laptop. I closed all but the most...
    Post by: Tom R, Sep 30, 2022 in forum: Computer Audiophile: Software, Configs, Tools
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    Roon Discussion

    How safe is opening a port to accommodate ARC? Seems like this could create a vulnerability.
    Post by: Tom R, Sep 28, 2022 in forum: Computer Audiophile: Software, Configs, Tools
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    “Mofi-gate”

    I hope MoFi comes totally clean and continues to do what they do best - make great sounding records. DSD as a cutting master makes a lot of sense...
    Post by: Tom R, Aug 6, 2022 in forum: Vinyl Nutjob World: Turntable and Related Gear
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    Dummies Guide to Pi2AES! Throw away your PC or laptop.

    If you remove the jumper then the pi board is powered by whatever supply you hook it up to. The Pi2AES hat is still powered by its excellent...
    Post by: Tom R, Mar 17, 2022 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Dummies Guide to Pi2AES! Throw away your PC or laptop.

    You guys realize that the output of your linear power supply, fancy or not, high dollar or cheapie, goes directly into a SWITCHER on the Pi2AES...
    Post by: Tom R, Mar 17, 2022 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Binoculars, walkie-talkie, and lens recommendations

    The Nikon Monarch 5 (ATB) 8x42 are good all ‘rounders. Not sure where they are made. Walkie talkies for off-roading? Just say no. Get vehicle...
    Post by: Tom R, Mar 29, 2021 in forum: Geek Cave: Computers, Tablets, HT, Phones, Games
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