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    Diretta Thread

    I've been using Gentoo for a couple of years now, and I've always wondered if CLTO is actually worth the price. Honestly, with most of the free...
    Post by: tomn89, Apr 19, 2025 at 7:41 PM in forum: Computer Audiophile: Software, Configs, Tools
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    The Two Channel Advice Thread

    I think I might just stick with the idea of an LS3/5A. I was considering the BMR since the wide dispersion seemed like it could work, but sitting...
    Post by: tomn89, Apr 14, 2025 in forum: Advice Threads
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    The Two Channel Advice Thread

    I've been exploring nearfield desktop speaker options (I mentioned the P3ESR earlier), but it got me thinking—why not just use larger bookshelf...
    Post by: tomn89, Apr 12, 2025 in forum: Advice Threads
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    The Two Channel Advice Thread

    Anyone have any intel on the new Harbeths P3ESR XD2? Was thinking about getting some p3esr's but now I may wait until these are released.
    Post by: tomn89, Apr 4, 2025 in forum: Advice Threads
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    Streamers in 2023 - Discussion, Impressions, etc

    Anyone have a preference of roon over something like lms? I've been using roon for a year and really like the simplicity of it, especially with...
    Post by: tomn89, Mar 29, 2025 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Roon Discussion

    One of the things Roon is really good at is recognizing and tagging my FLAC files seamlessly when I move them to my server. It eliminates the need...
    Post by: tomn89, Mar 1, 2025 in forum: Computer Audiophile: Software, Configs, Tools
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    Roon Discussion

    I know this is a Roon-focused discussion, but I'm trying to decide whether a lifetime subscription is worth it after using it for a couple of...
    Post by: tomn89, Feb 23, 2025 in forum: Computer Audiophile: Software, Configs, Tools
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    The Two Channel Advice Thread

    I would love to compare bmr's with harbeths. Those are my top two picks.
    Post by: tomn89, Oct 6, 2024 in forum: Advice Threads
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    The Two Channel Advice Thread

    Don't know if your using wifi or lan but you should try hardwired if the former for your Ultra. I seem to have better luck that way. My wifi...
    Post by: tomn89, Oct 4, 2024 in forum: Advice Threads
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    The Two Channel Advice Thread

    I have a pair of microwalsh talls and they do work well with less then optimal listening spaces, particularly up against walls and corners. The...
    Post by: tomn89, Sep 30, 2024 in forum: Advice Threads
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    Holo Audio Red

    I'm running gentooplayer on two rpi's, one is the host and the other the diretta target. Its crazy and to much nerd for me, but I do think it...
    Post by: tomn89, Aug 6, 2024 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Bigger TV (65") Recommendations

    Yeah, 720p would probably be the lowest for certain streams. I am thinking of stepping up to a 75" and pushing back the distance to 9ft. After...
    Post by: tomn89, Aug 6, 2024 in forum: Geek Cave: Computers, Tablets, HT, Phones, Games
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    Bigger TV (65") Recommendations

    I'm looking at replacing my 14 year old 42" LED. I was looking to spend $1500-2500, but having a tough time making a decision. I sit 7-8 ft away...
    Post by: tomn89, Jul 29, 2024 in forum: Geek Cave: Computers, Tablets, HT, Phones, Games
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    Schiit Bifrost 2

    THANK YOU! Changing the port settings to 1GBPS on the router worked. I tried one more time and ordered a pair of tplink fmc's (mc200cm) and a...
    Post by: tomn89, Jul 26, 2024 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Nearfields for audiophile listening?

    Can you do bookshelf speakers in middle of the room? I was thinking of picking up a Graham LS6 but my desk is in the middle of a long room. I...
    Post by: tomn89, Jul 7, 2024 in forum: Speakers