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In Reply to: True or False? posted by Frihed89 on December 11, 2014 at 14:17:57:
The term 'Audio Amateur' was coined by Ed Dell about 1980 and he promoted user built audio equipment from the turntable to the speakers in 'Speaker Builder' and 'Audio Amateur' magazines and then later, 'Glass Audio'. That said, he relied upon professional engineers like Dvid Hafler, Erno Brobely, and Nelson Pass to design the electronics. The focus, then, was on users building their own gear based upon proven designs by the experts.
There was considerable discussion on designing circuits and AC and DC circuit theory so that the readers would understand the basic circuit components and be able to read schematics and troubleshoot their creations. Modifying equipment was a major topic and here the audio amateur with a basic understanding of his high school physics circuit theory was well equipped to contribute to the discussion. Many readers submitted articles based upon their building and listening experiences modifying gear.
In the end, the engineer/experimentalist dichotomy is a false one. Without a proper understanding of AC and DC circuit theory, one can’t design anything more complex than a flashlight. Whether trained as an engineer, a technician, or just a smart high school student, they need some basic knowledge of electronics to understand the theory.
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