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Great experience with audio society and local tech

I'm in the process of having an amp upgraded with new caps, etc. But perhaps the best thing that's come out of this so far is getting to know my local tech a bit. I spent a wonderful two hours with him yesterday; parts and amps everywhere, tubes of many varieties, rebuilt and one of a kind gear, and stories of personal, audio-related interactions with great designers — Kara of deHavilland, Fritz of Fritz speakers, Earl Geddes, Dan Modwright, Duke LeJeune, and many more. We talked amps, subwoofers, caps, speakers, subs, room acoustics, and more. 

I'd not have known about this great guy if I had not joined my local audio society. Personal contact and conversation has provided me with a path beyond conversations about brand names (unavoidably) idiosyncratic listenening reportage. Many of you know this already, so I'm sharing this for newer folks. Work the grapevine, find the grapes.

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hilde45 OP
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@pmm "Thanks a bunch" is a pretty insulting way to elucidate more information. Sorry to not give you a complete road map. Perhaps google "Colorado" and "audio society" and make your way forward.

pmm
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@hilde45

" elucidate more information"

 Your post focused on the Tech., within your audio society. There are some, here, who may be searching for a tech. to do services and/or upgrades. Your answer to my inquiry was too brief and vague.

pmm
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@ghaslley Thank you. I may visit someday

chorus
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Hilde, I'll 2nd the motion that clubs are terrific disseminators of information.

I joined three just to tap in new learning channels. Now I take most of my

guidance from the members I believe have a firm grasp on HiFi values.

 

That is not to say some people on these forums do not add to my learning.

 

FYI- You do not have to live in the city that a club is based in to reap the

benefits. Spend $25/year and join the SFAS group. Happy Hour every Friday

at 5pm PST.

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