New member question

**mah** · June 15th, 2018, 07:14 AM

Given the mass exodus over time of long- serving, down-to earth, knowledgeable and experienced members due to the tolerance on the forum of audio air-heads(more recently SET whackos and the GPA take-over merchants) I am surprised that the forum is still surviving - just.

**rogerh113** · June 15th, 2018, 10:17 AM

I would beg to differ (assuming I can get this posted....)

There are a lot of less knowledgeable people out there, looking for a better speaker solution. I am/was one. I think Altec is a better solution, although older and more difficult to get information about. There is still a lot of Altec gear out there which would provide a big upgrade for these 'seekers', as well as provide the equipment a new home. The missing part is this board, which provides information and the knowledge base to help enable these Altec newbies to be successful. Problem is, if you can't get at the information, it basically does not exist.

I started as a newbie about 2 years ago from the Klipsch world. Never built a speaker, but just wanted to bring my system to the next level. Through the help of the good people here, responding to a bunch of probably stupid questions, I gained the knowledge I needed to proceed. With that, I got a pair of 604s, and from another source a battered pair of Magnificent cabs. Out of it came a stunning pair of speakers (forget next level - final level), and I found someone here that wanted the horn sections, as well as someone that wanted the battered grills. Who knows what would have happened to that lovely Altec equipment otherwise.

I am not sure why it matters what type of power amp is used. I originally used a 35w push pull, and now I use a 50w SET amp. In my particular application, the SET does a much better job driving the 604s. Or maybe it is just a much better amp. I did not even mind the other person you are probably referring to, who was ejected from the community. In all that he said, there were a few interesting ideas that were at least worth considering. When I built up my crossovers for the 604, I used heavier gauge wire for the bass side of things, as well as the crossover to 604 runs. It sounds great. Is it actually better than a different approach? I will likely never know, or be motivated to find out.

I would never have been able to do what I did without this board, and there are likely others out there like me that would find this resource invaluable (if they can find it, and it actually works)

regards -- Roger

**LOUDER** · June 15th, 2018, 09:21 PM

I'm going to post my view on this current situation. Like it or not. I don't have any of the problems that most are having. Maybe some, most, should come into the 21st . I'm using my phone (Boost mobile) and a cheap RCA viking pro 10. We are all aware of the problems but what are the solutions ? I don't have any. And to all the posters of how crappy and slow this site is, how can we improve it ? We know what the problems are,but what are the solutions ? And as for the nut case that knew a 90 year old lady that could hear to infinity, this site is better without him. I'm sure that he put all of his mentors children through collge.

**mah** · June 16th, 2018, 02:04 AM

I prepared a lengthy reply to a member's post. When I went to submit it I got the 'It needs to be more than three characters' message and couldn't submit the post even after several attempts.

Maybe AUB could become a forum in DIYAudio.

**tomt** · June 16th, 2018, 12:01 PM

.
Directly heated triodes,

Are THE most linear devices,

Thus far invented, by humanity.

However,

Why waste time with facts,

When opinions are what sells ad space.

------------------

It's long been known,

That Genius, and social continuity,

May not fit together so well.

When someone has difficulty communicating,

Should that person not be aloud to speak?

Or is the satisfaction of a petty power play,

So much better?

------------------------

When I first saw this website,

The sheer potential seemed enormous,

Advancing the state of the art,

I was really looking forward to that.

Here we are,

15 years later,

And what have we got?

This site also has a mission statement.

That may be thus far,

Unforfilled.

----------------------

At least that one guy is gone.

And I should be grateful, that I was saved.

From other peoples fears ...

**mah** · June 16th, 2018, 10:47 PM

Originally Posted by tomt

.
Directly heated triodes,

Are THE most linear devices,

Thus far invented, by humanity.

However,

Why waste time with facts,

When opinions are what sells ad space.

------------------

It's long been known,

That Genius, and social continuity,

May not fit together so well.

When someone has difficulty communicating,

Should that person not be aloud to speak?

Or is the satisfaction of a petty power play,

So much better?

------------------------

When I first saw this website,

The sheer potential seemed enormous,

Advancing the state of the art,

I was really looking forward to that.

Here we are,

15 years later,

And what have we got?

This site also has a mission statement.

That may be thus far,

Unforfilled.

----------------------

At least that one guy is gone.

And I should be grateful, that I was saved.

From other peoples fears ...

That one guy is gone(ejected) again - this time from AudioHaven. He has returned to AK. Just can't SETtle-down.

**Phil-G** · June 17th, 2018, 09:10 AM

Originally Posted by mah

That one guy is gone(ejected) again - this time from AudioHaven. He has returned to AK. Just can't SETtle-down.

Still obsessing?

**johnmil** · June 17th, 2018, 12:50 PM

Many thanks to all who offered suggestions.

I live in a large city so I've been able, by visiting friends, to try various Internet Service Providers
browsers, and computers.

Ive seen no improvement in speed no matter what I do. I suggest, as some have mentioned, the
problem is with "hostboard".

Thanks for all the suggestions.

I do envy those of you who see no problems with the site.

As one person suggested, it might be a good idea to make a contribution to the website. I did so and received a prompt thank you note from Mr. White but I am not listed as a contributor.

Regards to all, I appreciate your comments and suggestions,

Johnmil

**mah** · June 17th, 2018, 09:28 PM

Originally Posted by Phil-G

Still obsessing?

That was a fair response to tomt's post. Some balance, I thought.

**Old Guy** · June 19th, 2018, 05:49 PM

Aw cm'on- he wasn't a genius. At best a random experimenter who might luck out occasionally.
If he wants a forum he can start one nobody can kick him off of.

He's too lazy to do that. He wants to come to an established forum and make everybody agree with him. I'm glad he's gone, and I think it's silly to be bringing him back up.