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Do I Need an External DAC?

February 22, 2021Audio Gear ReviewsCambridge Audio, DAC, DacMagic, DragonFly, Schitt, SMSL, Toppingderekunderwood.com
External DAC

If you are wondering if you need an external DAC, the answer is YES. If you are looking to improve audio from a phone, computer, tablet, streamer or CD player, an external DAC is the way to go. Knowing which affordable DAC to get is the tricky part. Read on for some tips.

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Alternatives to the Apple Pro XDR 6k Display

February 16, 2021Computer Gear Reviews4k, 5k, 6k, Apple Pro Display, Apple XDR, AQcolor, LG Ultrafine, Mac Pro, MacBookderekunderwood.com
Apple Pro XDR Display

There are alternatives to the Apple Pro XDR 5k Display. Read on for some of the best choices:

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Arylic A50 Streaming Amplifier Review and Tips

February 5, 2021Audio Gear ReviewsAirPlay, amplifier, arylic, network player, stereo, streamingderekunderwood.com
Arylic A50

The Arylic A50 streaming amplifier is a featured-packed product that represents a great bargain. Read on for features and issues to watch out for.

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Grado SR80e Prestige Headphones Review

January 27, 2021Audio Gear ReviewsGrado, headphones, SR80, SR80ederekunderwood.com
Grado Headphones

Grado’s SR80e Prestige Open Back Stereo Headphones offer very detailed sound at an attractive price.

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Best Spring Reverb Pedals for Guitar – 2021 Guide

January 24, 2021Guitar Gear Reviewsfrv-1, G1 Four, G1on, jhs, joyo atmosphere, oceans 11, reverb, source audio, spring reverb, surf rider, topanga, true spring, ventrisderekunderwood.com
Spring Reverb Pedal

The very best spring reverb pedals for guitar on the market, updated January 2021.

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The Best Small 1 Watt Tube Guitar Amplifier

January 23, 2021Guitar Gear Reviewsamp, amplifier, Blackstar, guitar, HT1R, tubederekunderwood.com
ht1r-pic

The best 1 watt tube amp on the market is also still the best small amp (of any kind) on the market in terms of overall sound quality and features. Read on as the little Blackstar that caught my eye a few years ago is still the best…

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Alternatives and Replacements for the external Apple Thunderbolt Display

February 21, 2017Computer Gear Reviewsapple, Mac, MacBook, thunderboltderekunderwood.com
displayangle

Real alternatives exist for the discontinued Apple Thunderbolt Display and at a lower cost but you have to know which specifications to look for. I’ll show you the specifications that matter and the alternatives on the market…

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Ibanez Tube Screamer TSA5TVR Tube Guitar Amp Review

February 17, 2017Guitar Gear ReviewsBlackstar, guitar, ibanezderekunderwood.com
Ibanez TSA5TVR

Ibanez has a new amp that deserves a second look, and a third, and a fourth. The latest amp in the Ibanez Tube Screamer amp series, known as the TSA5TVR model, is a gorgeous vintage styled combo amp that is priced competitively. But first, how does it sound and operate?

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How to Control a PC with a Mac Using VNC for Free

February 24, 2014General ComputerMacderekunderwood.com
VNC

Do you want to remotely control a PC with a Mac? There are many commercial software packages and online services available. However, most of them are simply re-brandings of the open source VNC remote control system. Let’s end the confusion. Read on…

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Fix E-Mail and SMTP problems for Time Warner Road Runner E-Mail Accounts

February 24, 2014General Computerderekunderwood.com
Chromebook

When away from your Time Warner connection, E-mail and SMTP problems with using your Time Warner Road Runner E-Mail Accounts can be resolved. Read on…

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