New forums, what would you like to see?

[Kamakiri]

Since we've got a lot of new blood, and since the question was raised, is there a forum that we don't have that you'd love to see?

[BrianB]

What? No "Exclusively Shun Mook"??? ;)

[Dave918]

I vote for Technical/Test Equipment & Procedures. But it was tuff deciding between that and porn :D

-Dave

[BrianB]

Originally posted by Dave918
I vote for Technical/Test Equipment & Procedures. But it was tuff deciding between that and porn :D

-Dave

How about a Technical/Test Equipment & Procedures/Porn forum?

[Kamakiri]

:lmao:

You know, the question is multiple choice, you can vote for more than just one :)

[Dave918]

Hmmm...Porn Procedures :scratch2: interesting :naughty:

Hey Kam, we could charge an entry fee on that one and make a killin'!

-Dave

[heathkit tv]

Guess what wise acre voted for porn.

Hint: He looks exactly like me.:butt2:

Anthony

[THOR]

Make that two for porn!

[Dave918]

1432 members and only 45 votes. Come on guys - vote! :grnbounce

[EchoWars]

Saw the 'porn' option after I already voted. ;) Damn...

In a nutshell, I think the forum is peachy. Already jumping from forum to forum a lot just to keep up. More would be a PITA...

[Reel 2 Reel]

Originally posted by EchoWars


Already jumping from forum to forum a lot just to keep up. More would be a PITA...

Just click on the 'View new posts' on the welcome page... add that page to your favorites in the Internet explorer.

then set an icon on your desktop for that page. Then everytime you want to come to AK you just hit the icon ..and it takes you right there...

.... It shows you all the new posts in all forums ...then you don't have to jump from forum to forum...:banana: Just from thread to thread.... then you'll be a postin maniac LOL....:nutz:

[merrylander]

Stuck in my $0.02, as to porn, well I was going to buy a pornograhic record but I don't have a pornograph to play it on.

Rob

[Kamakiri]

:lmao:

[heathkit tv]

Originally posted by merrylander
Stuck in my $0.02, as to porn, well I was going to buy a pornograhic record but I don't have a pornograph to play it on.

Rob

Whadya talking about? You don't need to buy nuthin.




The authorities already have YOUR porn record! :smsex:

Anthony

[Vintage TX]

Pioneer or Porn, hmm :rolleyes:
Can we combine , some nice chick sitting on a silver Pioneer and then discuss the "models" and figures of both subjects to compariosion with expanding silicone and fat-reductions surgery for more pleasant power and speed maybe ?
Of course nude pictures of the Pioneer gear is allowed right ?:D

[dgwojo]

I'd love an "Vintage Altec Lansing Speaker" forum, functionally AK is by far the best, things like picture posting, e-mail notifications, etc just can't be found at the existing Altec forum. I'm not knocking the other forum out there but I guess I'm "spoiled" by AK and the work the moderators and administrators have done here, it's excellent, I couldn't do better. I do think the existing Altec forum provides some excellent information but I'm sure it has much less budget and following. That's my $.02, keep up the excellent work on this forum!! :)
http://www.hostboard.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi/ubb/forum/f/3729

[Fisherdude]

Hey Kam...I was beginning to wonder if you were losing control of this thread. ;)

I went with Technical & Test Procedures. I think there's a big opportunity, especially since you mentioned beginners. Easy to fry bits on your SS amp, easy to fry yourself on your tube amp if you're not at least a little bit informed.

Plus, and I think this is a big one, for those of us not blessed with dual-trace scopes, signal generators, and ESR bridges, much less the knowledge to use them, there's a ton of basic testing you can do with a decent $50 DMM, if you have a how-to checklist to follow.


Clay

[Kamakiri]

There was some discussion if a technical and DIY forums being on the same site would end up crossing paths, so this gives me an idea......

[Fisherdude]

One of my other addictions is old radios. Don't know if you've ever heard of it, but the best spot on the net is Antique Radios.com. It's a group much like AK, nice, friendly, helpful, full of experienced and dedicated hobbyists, and no flame wars. They also have a Test Equipment section. Try this: http://antiqueradios.com/cgi-bin/forums/forumdisplay.cgi?action=topics&forum=Test+Equipment+Forum&number=8&DaysPrune=20&LastLogin=

I don't think you have to register...it's been so long I don't remember. Anyway, it'll give you a feel for what I'm talking about.

clay

[jimmy]

I would like to view a Forum on just the tube itself.

Example: Telefunken smooth plate 12AX7 in amp 'X' and the effect on the sound.

[soundhd]

I think a "Cable" section would be a VERY good idea....there are so many brands and types and levels of each brand....also a "Cable DIY" under cables would also be a good idea......just been looking over the Chris Ven Haus web site recently and if I replaced just my AC cables with his designs I could save at least $300.00 by DIYing instead of purchasing the finished product....thats a "Chunk-O-Change" to me.......just my opinion...one of many other voices.............:thmbsp:

Also I did see a suggestion about having a section on JBL/Altec Lansing...........there is already a web site dedicated to those products and VERY good one I might add (http://audioheritage.csdco.com).......it takes alot to maintain a web site like AudioKarma (my hat is off to those who keep it running):huge: Just want to say thanks and keep up the good work......

Back to the question though, a "tweeking" section would be nice...reduction of vibrations, noise, cable isolation, ect....that sort of thing...........that would seperate Tweeking DIY's from the DIY's that are equipment related (getting inside the gear and that sort of thing)....just a thought...........

[Cerwin Vega Fan]

Car audio all the way, you know for young people that like to look all hip with the boom boom.;)

[OMI]

Looks like I may have hit a nerve:) with my posting of EBAY LP auctions that I felt may have been of interest to folks in the local areas. As I also see a number of posting for "deals" on the craig list also... Why not have a forum just for EBAY / Craig List / ETC. / ETC. deals that folks in the listing area might be interested in. I see BIG LP lots and HEAVY audio equipment going the way of local pick-up with the rising gas cost.... Shipping cost may start to kill some of the high bids, and if an individual is local that may be the ticket to some good deals in LPs, equipment, speakers or whatever...

omi

[ejfud]

OMI, I think thats a great idea.

Gary :thmbsp:

[Jupiter1610]

I would really like to see a section dedicated to Kenwood gear

[Jovinyl]

I have to go with the tech stuff. My handicap. Can't really fix anything inside Like replacing caps in speakers or know how to figure out problems. I keep reading info already on the site. Just still chicken. I have to pass up a lot of gear because I can't fix a simple problem.

[Micropassatman]

I know I'll get slammed for this, but considering the HUGE crossection of products they do and have manufactured: a Sony forum.

[Lefty]

What happen to Grumpy's forum suggestion of "Your an A-hole and I'm not"
Porn can only get you so far..... :yes:

Lefty

[Yamaha B-2]

How about a Yamaha/Sony forum?

[Manitoulin]

There have been requests for an Online auction (eBay, CL, etc.) forum previously. The pros and cons could kill the AK bandwidth for days...

As soon as a specific mfr is spun off to a new forum those that only visit Vintage Audio would miss posts that may they might otherwise provide comments on.

My 2¢.

Joe

[Dynacophil]

Hi
i wondered that there was no "Dynaco-Forum"....
Helge

[Justen]

Heck, I found this site while looking for vintage nude photography... up pops AK with a "Pioneer nudie" post.... and here I am! So I guess I'm sayin'... isn't it already a porn site?

[elvisluvs]

A newbie forum :kissy:

[Urizen]

How about a Yamaha forum? :thmbsp:

[Kegger]

How about a systems forum?

People list and talk about there systems, maybe post a few pics.

[theodoric]

At least split the tape and turntables forum in two.

[Kamakiri]

It had been at one point, but at the time of course there wasn't enough traffic to sustain two (that was obviously LONG ago).

Might be something to think about though......

[Squidward]

The test equipment/procedures forum would be a great idea, if it could be distinct enough from the DIY forum.

If AK is gonna have vintage gear specific forums (Sansui, Pioneer, etc.) I always had a soft spot in my heart for Kenwood.

Just my $.02

[Charivari]

The test equipment/procedures forum would be a great idea, if it could be distinct enough from the DIY forum.
Well, couldn't it then be put in as a sub-forum of the DIY forum like how Music Reviews is sub to the main Music forum? It could work on the same principle, even. To that end, how about something similar for the Speaker forum, a sub-forum to post speaker reviews and specific information concerning repairs where the information is put up there for people to access and read as a library without additional posts.

Now, I wouldn't mind seeing a vintage audio exotica forum, something for all the oddballs and rarities, but I doubt there'd be enough traffic/posts to make it worth the effort.

- JP

[pustelniakr]

I woudl like to se a bit more granularity in the user classifieds, a structure something like the overall forum. This is to make it easier to locate a specific item or brand that i woudl be looking for.

Thanks for the forum as it is...

Rich P

[gonzo]

Those that voted for porn,I can see the first thread.How to clean your keyboard and surrounding peripherials.

[Charivari]

Those that voted for porn,I can see the first thread.How to clean your keyboard and surrounding peripherials.
Nah, this is Audio Karma. The first thread will be something in line with "What's your favorite porn music?" Having listened to Ron Jeremy's Pornosonic, I'll still have to give the nod to 101 Strings Exotic Sounds of Love feat. Bebe Barber (pornstar).

- JP

[Yamaha B-2]

How about a "Receivers" forum? I miss a lot of interesting receivers on the Pioneer, McIntosh and Sansui forums as I don't follow these, but do have interest in their receivers. Every company's receivers are different enough from their other gear (tuners, preamps and amps) that they really have little in common. Thus, a "Receivers" forum would put all the receiverophiles together.

[Kamakiri]

Agreed, but there you get to the point where you dilute Vintage so much, that what's left?

The only real advantage to individual forums is that it makes it nice for those of that particular interest to subscribe to a whole forum and then they get notification of all new threads in that forum.

Since this is a pretty large forum, and there are a lot of people here, let's start petitions. If you can get 100 members in one thread in favor of creating a forum, we'll put it up on a trial and I will move posts appropriately to that forum from the rest of the board. Since that represents less than 1% of AK total, and probably 20% of the regulars here, feel free to create a thread and let's see where it goes....

Sound cool? :)

[Yamaha B-2]

Your wish is my command. The "thread" will soon exist.

[Charivari]

Now, would said threads go in the 'General Audio' forum? I am very tempted to put one up for vintage Sony just for the heck of it. Might be fun to see if it can even break 10 members signing the petition.

- JP

[Yamaha B-2]

I'll sign ten times. And so will Axel, ByrdWyngs, Brian, Absolon, Vintagestereo, bordeno and a few others. So, there. You're almost up to 70+ all ready!

[Kamakiri]

I'll leave that up to you, use your own judgement :)

[Charivari]

Hey, great idea Yamaha. Kamakiri didn't specify it had to be 100 unique members.

Kamakiri, I'm supposed to think for myself? Gah, that's a scary possibility. Bad things happen when I do, so I just blindly follow.

Soo, is the member who starts a petition thread going to be forced into modship over the forum if it's created?
- JP

[Kamakiri]

Nah. No strings attached :)

[theodoric]

Antennas and radio reception - exclusive of tuners.

[doucanoe]

I have read through this whole thread and everyone has presented well thought out view's on the subject.

Someone told me one time that when trying to make a decision, sometimes your first thought is the right one.

After giving it some thought, I think Im going to cast my vote for for my first thought.

Porn it is!

RC

[Mike Gibson]

How about a Chicken Little forum? One where everyone who can tell all about a person from reading one post can go and tell the world that the poster is a troll. Also all the me too folks could feel a part of things. Sort of a buy in as it were :D

[Kegger]

A dedicated swap forum, I know we have the free ad section for that but they just
don't seem to work that great or have as much traffic as a dedicated forum would.


A lot of us have extra stuff we could swap around and try some new gear or move
on something that's just sitting around that someone should be using.

Just my 2C, now go ahead hit me with all the crap at why it's a another stupid idea.

[Mikeymax]

Looks like I may have hit a nerve:) with my posting of EBAY LP auctions that I felt may have been of interest to folks in the local areas. As I also see a number of posting for "deals" on the craig list also... Why not have a forum just for EBAY / Craig List / ETC. / ETC. deals that folks in the listing area might be interested in. I see BIG LP lots and HEAVY audio equipment going the way of local pick-up with the rising gas cost.... Shipping cost may start to kill some of the high bids, and if an individual is local that may be the ticket to some good deals in LPs, equipment, speakers or whatever...

omi
Hummm :scratch2: OH YES :yes: I LIKE , I LIKE :yes: :banana:

[Mikeymax]

How about a systems forum?

People list and talk about there systems, maybe post a few pics.
Sure , I'd be all for a ALL SYSTEMS Forum :yes: :banana:

[daveshel]

Hi
i wondered that there was no "Dynaco-Forum"....
Helge

That makes 2 of us - but not an option to vote for.

[Bogframe]

Don't slam me for this, but how about a Vintage Realistic forum. I know Radio Shack has a bad reputation, but they had some really nice geat during the '70s and part of the '80s.

[Charivari]

Judging by the number of certain posts these last few days, perhaps we should have a temporary Mayonnaise forum akin to the infamous Brussel Sprouts forum. :scratch2:

- JP

[Andyman]

Hey!!!
That was my thought
Remember, it's the glue that keeps food together!! :lmao:

[Mopic5]

You anolog guys just can't seem to get out of your mayo rut. Times have changed boys. There's a new spread in town, designed to bring clarity to your audio listening till Kingdom come. And this Miracle will Whip the dickins out of all your rigs.

[Donkey!]

I say Technical, we need to influence the proliferation of smart people in the fields associated with service, repair and initial design of gear. Oh can't forget modification.

[simplynuts]

Technical with links to schematics and procedures for repair. By porn do you mean naked equipment chassis? Gosh I got to get my soldering iron out of the gutter.

[cosmicdust]

Hi Tim,

As the more popular requests suggest; yes, I think more technical repair and procedures section. This does not have to be an open forum but for the Gurus to post their instructions on how to repair and maintain general audio issues.

Just simple basic stuff like how to take the face plate off a SX-939, general cleaning, how to de-oxit, general trouble-shooting etc. I am sure there are many like me who knows nothing about these things!

Thank you :-)
cosmicdust.