Jacken’s Blog

since using my new mail system Zimbra, I Must say I’m very impressed. The web client is actually so good that I now use it more than Apples built in mail that I’ve used forever. But until it’s time to migrate this setup to work I need to run it a bit more and also [...]

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After getting a 3G connection on my new toy, I noticed that connecting to a site when browsing the web could take a long time, but as soon as it gets to the page it’s fast. Typical behavior of a slow DNS server. So after changing my /etc/resolv.conf file to use the OpenDNS servers instead, [...]

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I just got my Asus eee pc 900 from Taiwan. Here’s a quick tip for other users of tre.se 3G wireless broadband. When connecting the Huwei USB modem, the Asus Mobile Phone tool automatically starts. But the supplied carriers are only for Taiwan. Select Chungwa and select “Others”. Enter bredband.tre.se in the field. Save [...]

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After getting my E-MU 0404 USB audio interface I have started to rip my vinyl record collection. I want to retain as much as possible of the amazing sound of vinyl, so I rip everything in 24bit 48khz. Why not use 96khz? Well, my preferred playback device, the Squeezebox only supports 24/48 unfortunately.

Here’s how I do it…

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After trying to start VPN Tracker 4 and failing after upgrading to Mac OS X Leopard 10.5 I could no longer contact any servers at the same domain as the network I tried to connect to. To fix this, look inside the /etc/resolver directory, if there is a couple of files called vpn-resolver-#### you have [...]

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I just bought a new Mac Mini Core Duo2 as a media player in my bedroom. I connected it an old 23″ Cinema display that I don’t use. First I was a bit annoyed that I needed to use the keyboard and mouse, but then I found Remote Buddy. What a relief! I can now [...]

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I’ve now been in my HIFI obsession mode for almost half a year. There’s always a new obsession around the corner. Maybe my next one will be photography again? I have these stints of interest for a specific area that is all consuming. Thankfully I have a very understanding wife.

I’m currently working on moving [...]

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So finally my new speakers is playing music. And how they play! I got myself a new Class-A amplifier to have something nice to drive them with. At first they sounded a bit short on the bass side, but now after about 20 hours of listening, the bass starts to improve. I’ve never believed in [...]

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So I finally decided to go with the Proac Response 2.5 clone speakers. The original speaker costs $4400, but a very good copy or the original is possible to build for around $1000. It uses high quality Scan Speak speaker elements, and I bought them today. My friend Micke is also building a pair at [...]

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Here’s a quick picture of my finished Cyburg Needles speakers. First time I do any wood crafting, and they sound great! Next up, a pair of Jordan Transmission Line speakers.

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