Watts,
Guess I'm one of the folks you refer to, however look at it this way, don't you think it is of general benefit to the discussion that someone that actually works with Audio Equipment on a daily basis and actually understand how this is put together offer insight that would not otherwise be available in the discussion so that the enthusiast can form an educated decision on a purchase or just learn about the topic in general.
I find that there are many reputable manufactures and dealers that participate in this and other forums that contribute in very meaningful ways. Also there are many other contributors that actually know something about what they post about, Almarg and JEA come to immediate mind. I find these folks advise and comments of much greater value than the enthusiast that just offers opinion.
On posts that ask "what preamp should I Buy, suggestions please" I see absolutely nothing wrong with a manufacture or dealer that post a link to his/her product, with the proper disclosure of course, so that the OP can take a look at it and then form an opinion about what preamp to get.
I would think that most folks participate in these foras to learn something and you can only learn if you are willing to listen to input from someone with a different set of experiences than the ones you have.
Good Listening
Peter
Guess I'm one of the folks you refer to, however look at it this way, don't you think it is of general benefit to the discussion that someone that actually works with Audio Equipment on a daily basis and actually understand how this is put together offer insight that would not otherwise be available in the discussion so that the enthusiast can form an educated decision on a purchase or just learn about the topic in general.
I find that there are many reputable manufactures and dealers that participate in this and other forums that contribute in very meaningful ways. Also there are many other contributors that actually know something about what they post about, Almarg and JEA come to immediate mind. I find these folks advise and comments of much greater value than the enthusiast that just offers opinion.
On posts that ask "what preamp should I Buy, suggestions please" I see absolutely nothing wrong with a manufacture or dealer that post a link to his/her product, with the proper disclosure of course, so that the OP can take a look at it and then form an opinion about what preamp to get.
I would think that most folks participate in these foras to learn something and you can only learn if you are willing to listen to input from someone with a different set of experiences than the ones you have.
Good Listening
Peter