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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 at 4:03 PM 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