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@charles1dad, exactly!
Consider the days when these audio / video circuits and designs were actually cutting edge, SAMS Photofacts and the like published the requisite detailed component documentation. As a former chemist / material scientist, I can easily reverse engineer most formulations through the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet), but the means exist for a company wanting to protect itself against it. No one wants government involvement and the hassle it brings along less than I do. The industry evolving to the current state makes it clear the balance toward consumer protection will not happen without some higher entity involving itself
@charles1dad, exactly!
Consider the days when these audio / video circuits and designs were actually cutting edge, SAMS Photofacts and the like published the requisite detailed component documentation. As a former chemist / material scientist, I can easily reverse engineer most formulations through the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet), but the means exist for a company wanting to protect itself against it. No one wants government involvement and the hassle it brings along less than I do. The industry evolving to the current state makes it clear the balance toward consumer protection will not happen without some higher entity involving itself