I understand that Loran has instructed that Chuck and by extension, Steve, resolve their communications off list.
So to take this simple request to the letter (as it wasn't directed at me), I see no conflict if I add my voice to what others have posted, in saying that Steve Medved is one of the most honorable individuals that it's been my good fortune to know. His dedication and contributions to this world of preserving and enjoying sounds of the past have been beyond measure. I agree with Steve's comment: "I am not a professional and never will be". Thank goodness for that! Almost without exception (or perhaps without exception), the quality of Steve's work, and certainly the extent of his knowledge and experience, is vastly superior to those who call themselves professionals, and who despite the title have a history of putting out substandard, if not outright shoddy work. The world lost a great phonograph specialist when Steve wasn't born twins. Speaking for myself, when I get occupied with the minutia of my own craft, the very quality that enables me to maintain the concentration and high level of the work that I demand of myself, I can sometimes forget to shift gears and apply a less intensive perspective to the mundane logistics of life, which can sometimes remain magnified and out of proportion to what they really are. I have respect for Chuck and his efforts and contributions, as I do for Steve and his long history of devotion to our noble hobby. Andrew Baron popyrus.com/hugo _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
