I just realized I never 'properly' introduced myself so here goes:

I'm Randall and I've been into audio since I was a wee lad. Became a DIY'er out of necessity as I could never afford new things OR have my old stuff professionally repaired. My dad taught me what he knew about vacuum tubes and piezo-pickups and I've tried to stay recent ever since. I grew up in Philadelphia area and studied Technical Theatre and Music- began doing sound design, FOH and Stage Monitor sound reinforcement and lighting for concerts and theatre, moved to New York City where I somehow got into the installation and design aspect of things, and then gradually wound up moving from professional into residential. I moved to London, UK in 2006 and work as the sole System Designer and CAD tech for a medium sized company.
I am also a musician, have a BA in Classical Gitar but been mostly playing electric bass in prog/rock bands for the past 15 years or so. I hate Bill Gates, Microsoft, and small children but love animals.