Mr Ralph is a good engineer and I often find his posts interesting and useful. A very effective marketing tool as well.
Mr Charles Hanson, another good engineer, before he passed (RIP), stated on one of these forums that Mr Ric is one of the most knowledgeable digital engineers in the county.
So just because Mr Ric is primarily a mod guy with an unconventional personality, don't discount what he has to say. He certainly has better ears than most of us. I've used him several times over the last decade or so. He's a straight shooter and an honest guy. He stands behind his work. I've always been pleased with the results. Very reasonably priced, I might add. He's also interesting in other regards.