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    Router/Mesh Network Recommendation

    LOL yeah a 3850 is kind of pricey for a home switch. Do you have a wiring closet? I tried using a 3750 in my home office but it was way too...
    Post by: Kernel Kurtz, Sep 18, 2020 at 11:12 AM in forum: Computer Audiophile: Software, Configs, Tools
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    Router/Mesh Network Recommendation

    It's also important to stay within the 100m maximum run spec. I worked in a place a few years ago that had a 400ft run for a trunk and there were...
    Post by: Kernel Kurtz, Sep 18, 2020 at 9:57 AM in forum: Computer Audiophile: Software, Configs, Tools
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    Router/Mesh Network Recommendation

    If it is Cat5e you can run gig on it. I do wifi for a vocation, but if you have cable already I would totally use that.
    Post by: Kernel Kurtz, Sep 17, 2020 at 7:01 PM in forum: Computer Audiophile: Software, Configs, Tools
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    Didn't see the launch, but the benchmarks are still impressive. Not something I would wake up...

    Didn't see the launch, but the benchmarks are still impressive. Not something I would wake up early for, but Iooking forward to the 3090. I'm...
    Profile Post Comment by Kernel Kurtz, Sep 17, 2020 at 5:04 PM
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    Condolences from here as well. Sending my best wishes to you and your family.

    Condolences from here as well. Sending my best wishes to you and your family.
    Profile Post Comment by Kernel Kurtz, Sep 12, 2020
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    My dad passed in January. He was 94 so can't say life isn't fair. I'm actually glad it was...

    My dad passed in January. He was 94 so can't say life isn't fair. I'm actually glad it was pre-COVID so we were able to have hospital visits and...
    Profile Post Comment by Kernel Kurtz, Sep 11, 2020
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    I'm (still) waiting for Schiit's transport as well. I'm hoping it's not vaporware.

    I'm (still) waiting for Schiit's transport as well. I'm hoping it's not vaporware.
    Profile Post Comment by Kernel Kurtz, Sep 11, 2020
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    Outdoor/EDC/Survival blades

    Just got a new Benchmade today as well. Pretty basic Mini Griptilian, it is a good size for regular pocket carry. Went for the CPM-M4 steel....
    Post by: Kernel Kurtz, Aug 19, 2020 in forum: Outdoor World
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    It's never going to be a happy thing, but a good life and a peaceful end are all any of us can...

    It's never going to be a happy thing, but a good life and a peaceful end are all any of us can hope for. Sending best wishes for you and yours.
    Profile Post Comment by Kernel Kurtz, Aug 15, 2020
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    All the best!

    All the best!
    Profile Post Comment by Kernel Kurtz, Aug 12, 2020
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    Sennheiser HD650 Love (Appreciation Thread)

    Maybe they are counterfeit. It happens, even on Amazon.
    Post by: Kernel Kurtz, Aug 8, 2020 in forum: Headphone Measurements
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    Couple weeks ago UPS delivered my package (a firearm no less) to a home a couple blocks away....

    Couple weeks ago UPS delivered my package (a firearm no less) to a home a couple blocks away. Even put that (wrong) address in the delivery...
    Profile Post Comment by Kernel Kurtz, Jul 28, 2020
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    Usually it is more some powerful and profound lyrics that do it for me eg from Rush's Manhattan...

    Usually it is more some powerful and profound lyrics that do it for me eg from Rush's Manhattan Project the story builds up to "The pilot of Enola...
    Profile Post Comment by Kernel Kurtz, Jul 9, 2020
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    Merv's Politically Incorrect Audio Blog

    Best analogy I've seen is if you go out on a cold day and you can see your breath. Those are the droplets you are exhaling all the time. They...
    Post by: Kernel Kurtz, Jul 4, 2020 in forum: SBAF Blogs
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    Merv's Politically Incorrect Audio Blog

    Unfortunately many will think that means NY is now immune and that is something they themselves should strive for.
    Post by: Kernel Kurtz, Jul 2, 2020 in forum: SBAF Blogs