I dont have any, I simply add my input, as do others when opinions are asked for, and I try to help when I think I have something to offer, thats what this place is all about right?
Only thing I can add is my father always had hi-fi gear, I have been into audio since I knew how to use volume and channel control, I ran the high school radio station, was a long time DJ with the YMCA and did alot of dances wich helped the Special Olympics, spent a few years as a DJ at a lesbian night club (easy guys these chicks roll their own tampons)... have been into HT since my first pro-logic system in the early 90's have helped purchase dozens of systems, hooked up probably about 100 all told for friends, family, and referrals.
I have owned, NAD, SNELL, Proton, Rotel, Yamaha, Onkyo, Pioneer, RCA, Sony, JBL, Parasound, HSU, DCM, Accoustic Research, Theta, and other companies products I cant remember, and now I am into Electro-static speakers, I have made my own room treatments, tried to calibrate my room with my SPL and am still learning more.
I have no degree nor do 99% of folks here in Audio, I do however try to help, love music and audio equipment have flown to several HI-FI shows in the past, read countless information in print and internet form, have heard countless more products at shows and stores, somedays I spend up to 2-3 hours on phone with other members and people trying to get into higher end audio and HT, and I dont answer or input on forums I know nothing or close to nothing about. I do have more time on my hands then most because I am disabled so that is a big reason audio equipment and music are so important to me, and yea I am also at times a smartass but life is too short to not laugh at yourself and others in good fun.
I guess to sum it all up, if you dont like what I say, dont read anything when you see my name by it, you wont hurt my feelings or damage my ego, and I have been through too much to let any petty opinions or comments dig too deep into my skin, I am just a guy who loves Music and the equipment that produces it, and folks that are passionate about it aswell.
Plus I did stay at that Holiday Inn last night so what more do you want from me?, have I confessed my sins enough?, explained myself enough? If I havent then sorry, although I do have alot of time on my hands I cant fit the time to care about what Judy and Stan think of me into my daily routine.
