[Milsurplus] audiophiles and the like

[Todd, KA1KAQ]

On Thu, Jun 24, 2010 at 5:48 PM, Michael <wh7hg.hi at gmail.com> wrote:

> Anyway, you're right in one regard; we're all phools to some degree.  The
> difference comes in where the restorers like you and others and me actually
> understand the technology behind what we're doing and the assorted gurus
> aren't snake oil sales beings.

And that's true across the board. If you don't believe it, just look
at some of the nonsense behind Collins collecting, the Hallicrafters
SX-88 and numerous others. It's not the gear that comes into question,
more the antics of those who see an opportunity to somehow elevate
themselves above others, imaginary or otherwise. Some kind of elitist
thing I guess.

I'm thankful to those in other electronics interests who truly
appreciate tube audio, the technology, and the history involved. As
mentioned before, if not for them, many parts we still take for
granted would be difficult to find, from coupling caps to tubes,
transformers, and more.

There's plenty of entertaining nonsense in the radio ranks. And there
will always be a lot of folks who just scratch their heads when
someone mentions one of us, some guy who plays with old radios. To
them, it's like keeping a 25 year old microwave or toaster oven around
for something to do.

~ Todd,  KA1KAQ/4