The truth...Anyone can consider themselves a consultant, of anything.


Hey everyone. So, a few weeks ago, I got bent out of shape, which was actually very childish on my part ( I am man enough to admit it and say it ), simply because another poster here, called himself a consultant. Well, thinking about it, this poster, who owns a 50 K + amplifier, might in fact, be, a consultant, of this product, and it’s uses and characteristics. Who am I to say, no way. So, truth be told....anyone interested in purchasing this amplifier, most definitely, contact him. I, on the other hand, have other experiences, with many other pieces of gear, from yester year, and today, simply, at more down to earth prices. I am willing to answer questions and give advice, through private email, and offer this, for free. I know that basic amplifier circuit design ( exceptions being Class D, and some digital ); has not changed at all, over the years. Anyone interested in learning about some of these circuit designs, look up : Matti Otala, Stewart Hegeman, and Marshall Leach. All great readings. I understand, that speaker technology, has not changed at all, over the years. Keep in mind....better parts and better materials, are a given, with new technologies.... I understand, that room acoustics, have remained the same, since yesterday, through today. I also understand, many of you, based on the readings I have done here from your postings, can, in fact, call yourselves, consultants, with as much trial and error, and experiences, many of you have. So, I am here, to have fun, learn, teach, share, discuss, anything and everything, audio related. Enjoy, be well and stay safe. Always, MrD.
mrdecibel

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I’ve not considered the importance of the label audio consultant until I saw these posts. To learn things, I’ve gone to stores, books, videos, and blogs. Reading and listening, I’ve gotten an increasing appreciation of who knows what they’re talking about and who does not. Occasionally, there are "tells" which indicate either special expertise or flim-flammery. I’ve emailed some folks who seem like experts and it’s typically proven helpful to me -- Almarg was generous in this regard; I also got nice notes from Don Sachs and Ralph. Others I’ve emailed with who have not been experts have been helpful in telling me what they know and indicating their limits.

So, between the experts and common sense folks I’ve discovered (here and on AudioCircle), I’ve gotten some helpful nudges either towards or away different gear or experiments to try. Ultimately, that’s what I’m looking for -- a good guess at what’s worth trying for myself. And it’s never occurred to me that I needed a consultant, per se.