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Offline sluckey

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Farewell
« on: August 03, 2024, 11:47:50 am »
Hey guys. Just wanted to say that I'm fine. I've been part of the Hoffman forum for 18 years and enjoyed every bit of it. I've met a lot of interesting people, made some friends, and have enjoyed sharing ideas with y'all. But today I'm stepping aside to pursue other interests. It's been quite a ride! Farewell friends and y'all keep the rosin burning.

Signing off... sluckey
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Re: Farewell
« Reply #1 on: August 03, 2024, 12:45:26 pm »
Farwell. Good luck. Thank you very much for all your help through the years.

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Re: Farewell
« Reply #2 on: August 03, 2024, 12:54:53 pm »
Sorry to see you go. Good luck in your endeavors.

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Re: Farewell
« Reply #3 on: August 03, 2024, 01:06:09 pm »
You will be missed!

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Re: Farewell
« Reply #4 on: August 03, 2024, 01:25:45 pm »
Thanks Steve for all your advice and great amp projects, you've helped so many people in the amp community

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Re: Farewell
« Reply #5 on: August 03, 2024, 01:26:39 pm »
Steve,  you will be greatly missed!  Hope your pursuits ahead will be enjoyable and meaningful for you!


Best regards and my respect,  Jeff   Tubenit

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Re: Farewell
« Reply #6 on: August 03, 2024, 01:32:12 pm »
I've been a long time lurker, but this is my first post outside of a single response in the Buy-Sell-Trade section.

That said, it's been a long time coming but I would like to say thanks for all you've contributed. I mostly think about all the projects I want to do and have little time to execute, but I've always found your posts and site to be full of great content and I have lots of info saved that came directly from you. So thanks for sharing your knowledge and your respectful, encouraging attitude with strangers on the internet.

Enjoy whatever comes next!

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Re: Farewell
« Reply #7 on: August 03, 2024, 01:41:10 pm »
Thanks for all the knowledge and wisdom!

/Max

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Re: Farewell
« Reply #8 on: August 03, 2024, 02:12:10 pm »
Glad your OK! I consider you very much a Friend and appreciate all the help with my projects along the way. God Bless and take care. Platefire
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Re: Farewell
« Reply #9 on: August 03, 2024, 02:30:52 pm »

from one radar repairman to another; :occasion14:
to your endeavors


we leave our marks, we move on down the road
take care
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Re: Farewell
« Reply #10 on: August 03, 2024, 02:53:48 pm »
Ciao Steve

I understand you

Many thanks for all the knowledge you have shared

I hope you will come sometime to say hello

Franco
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Re: Farewell
« Reply #11 on: August 03, 2024, 03:16:03 pm »
Thanks for everything you shared so freely here - you've certainly left many helpful designs and knowledge for new fledgling amp nerds like myself to benefit from.  Best wishes in your next endeavors! 

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Re: Farewell
« Reply #12 on: August 03, 2024, 03:36:25 pm »
Happy trails, Steve.  Thanks for all your help.

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Re: Farewell
« Reply #13 on: August 03, 2024, 04:38:11 pm »
I can't begin to thank you for all the knowledge and insights you have shared so clearly. I will miss that; and also your occasionally smartxxx attitude :icon_biggrin:  Doug will not be able to replace the education and entertainment you provide our group. (and when do you sleep?)

Good luck with your new direction Steve. You have given a lot and deserve to be challenged in new ways!

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Re: Farewell
« Reply #14 on: August 03, 2024, 04:48:13 pm »
Wow, what a loss to this community! You have been inspirational, insightful, generous, rational, helpful, and much more.  Enjoy your other pursuits! There will forever be a Sluckey-sized hole on this forum.

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Re: Farewell
« Reply #15 on: August 03, 2024, 04:50:09 pm »
Fare thee well and happy travels wherever your path takes you. Been awesome having you around.
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Re: Farewell
« Reply #16 on: August 03, 2024, 05:17:35 pm »
Sorry to see you go!  You're a fearsomely good troubleshooter!

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Re: Farewell
« Reply #17 on: August 04, 2024, 02:30:05 am »
Steve thanks for all the help, and best wishes to you for what's next.


I hope you leave your web site up for a while so I can save a bunch of your layout works of art.

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Re: Farewell
« Reply #18 on: August 04, 2024, 03:56:57 am »
Thanks for all the info, learned a lot from you

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Re: Farewell
« Reply #19 on: August 04, 2024, 04:11:01 am »
Thankyou


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Re: Farewell
« Reply #20 on: August 04, 2024, 05:03:24 am »
You have been an amazing resource, helped sort so many problems and generated so much pleasure. You'll be much missed. Thank you and good luck in whatever you do.

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Re: Farewell
« Reply #21 on: August 04, 2024, 08:21:31 am »
Thanks sluckey for the knowledge, help, comradery, and adding to the fun of doing these projects. Sincerely wishing you the best.

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Re: Farewell
« Reply #22 on: August 04, 2024, 08:52:10 am »
Thank you sluckey.

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Re: Farewell
« Reply #23 on: August 04, 2024, 10:23:43 am »
I am sorry to see you leave. I always found your posts interesting and informative. Good luck in all of your endeavors.
Regards,
JT

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Re: Farewell
« Reply #24 on: August 04, 2024, 01:36:44 pm »
Best wishes Steve,
  I've learned so much from you and your posts over the years.  I am still building your projects - dual lite on the horizon. Thanks for your generosity and tutoring.
   You'll be missed.
Mike

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Re: Farewell
« Reply #25 on: August 04, 2024, 03:13:33 pm »
Hey guys. Just wanted to say that I'm fine. I've been part of the Hoffman forum for 18 years and enjoyed every bit of it. I've met a lot of interesting people, made some friends, and have enjoyed sharing ideas with y'all. But today I'm stepping aside to pursue other interests. It's been quite a ride! Farewell friends and y'all keep the rosin burning.

Signing off... sluckey

Man, your knowledge and experience on electronics is a gift that will be missed here. I envy your knowledge and hope to one day have half the understanding of tube amps as you do. I hope whatever you move on to is fulfilling and that you keep tinkering in the amp realm. Thanks for all the advice in my short time here. 🍻

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Re: Farewell
« Reply #26 on: August 04, 2024, 03:14:07 pm »
That's too bad SteveI am sure all the guys will miss you
Good luck

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Re: Farewell
« Reply #27 on: August 04, 2024, 03:55:37 pm »
Sad to read this Steve, I will miss you and your contributions. Please do take care, good luck, and please drop us a line with mutuals and let us know you're doing ok. 


With respect and melancholy.


--Pete

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Re: Farewell
« Reply #28 on: August 04, 2024, 04:56:41 pm »
thanks for all the help Steve! Best wishes too!!!

Everyone, be sure to bookmark Steve's page - wealth of knowledge here!!

https://sluckeyamps.com/index.htm

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Re: Farewell
« Reply #29 on: August 04, 2024, 07:23:53 pm »
Sluckey…..

It’s been a while since I’ve logged on and must say that I was so bummed to see your post. Mostly because you have been such an immense help time and time again. Your vast knowledge is truly impressive. But greater than that has been your kindness in helping young amateurs like myself. You’ve truly been an inspiration. I know this is all just a hobby, but the way you’ve helped “green” enthusiasts like myself will never be forgotten.

I wish you well in wherever your next chapter takes you. You will be greatly missed. Farewell kind sir.

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Re: Farewell
« Reply #30 on: August 05, 2024, 01:18:24 am »
Just like the others I've enjoyed and learnt something from all your contributions. Thank you and best wishes with the next chapter Joe.

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Re: Farewell
« Reply #31 on: August 05, 2024, 02:36:04 am »
Best Wishes Sluckey.
You'll be missed, especially for you technical excellence.  :worthy1:
Kind Regards,
Mirek
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Re: Farewell
« Reply #32 on: August 05, 2024, 09:05:30 am »
The best of luck, in whatever you turn your hand to!
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Re: Farewell
« Reply #33 on: August 05, 2024, 09:23:31 am »
THANK YOU for all of your help, patience, generosity and guidance.You have been a model of consistency and dedication and your work has inspired thousands (maybe hundreds of thousands?!) of builders.
I hope that you truly enjoy the rest of your time on this earth and if I ever get down south I'm gonna buy you a steak dinner.
Sadly, but with great respect and admiration,
Dave :occasion14:

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Re: Farewell
« Reply #34 on: August 05, 2024, 09:55:01 am »
Steve, I am saddened to here you are leaving the Forum. :sad2:  Thank you for all your help and guidance. You will truly be missed. Good luck.
Punky

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Re: Farewell
« Reply #35 on: August 05, 2024, 11:09:21 am »
Dang.  Feels like the earth just shifted under my feet.  It is hard to imagine this place without Steve Luckey.  You gave us the fixes to get over problems, but you were always ready to answer noob questions.  I've always respected your willingness to pass on your experience. 

Farewell.  All the best.      :bravo1: :worthy1:
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Re: Farewell
« Reply #36 on: August 05, 2024, 11:13:19 am »
Steve,
Thanks for all your help with troubleshooting over the years.  You've been an online mentor to many of us on this forum.  I've learned a lot from you.
Thanks and Best wishes,
Bruce

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Re: Farewell
« Reply #37 on: August 05, 2024, 11:53:56 am »
Please Steve, time by time let us know how you are


Good luck for your new projects whatever they are


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Re: Farewell
« Reply #38 on: August 05, 2024, 12:57:11 pm »
One of the best.

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Re: Farewell
« Reply #39 on: August 06, 2024, 02:25:20 am »
It is a bad news for us.

You will be missed!

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Re: Farewell
« Reply #40 on: August 06, 2024, 10:00:38 am »
Woah...I hope whatever you move on to is something you truly enjoy.  Thanks for all the years of advice and sharing.  I'm sure this was not a decision made lightly.  Hope you check in from time to time to at least say hey!

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Re: Farewell
« Reply #41 on: August 06, 2024, 10:53:15 am »
Thanks for all the help and advice over the years and best wishes! 

Look me up if your ever in Navarre!

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Re: Farewell
« Reply #42 on: August 06, 2024, 12:07:03 pm »
Just another thanks for all your help, I always liked your replies. Hope the best for you and your family. Take care.
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Re: Farewell
« Reply #43 on: August 06, 2024, 12:27:16 pm »
Steve, you are one of many that made this forum feel like home.
On some forums there's an element that tends to "attack" those just looking for help!
Always found you super helpful and sometimes humorous but never a "Stiff Richard"!
Thanks for all your help!
You will be sorely missed.
I wish you health, wealth and happiness in all your future endeavors!
Solid state has no soul........

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Re: Farewell
« Reply #44 on: August 07, 2024, 10:24:12 am »
Thank you for everything. I've learned so much from you! Wish you nothing but the best!
Jeff

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Re: Farewell
« Reply #45 on: August 07, 2024, 01:32:00 pm »
One more note of appreciation for what you've taught me!

I can only hope that your Shopsmith is up to the task . . .

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Re: Farewell
« Reply #46 on: August 07, 2024, 08:45:07 pm »
Thanks so much for all the tips and tricks I have shamelessly plagiarized from your builds. :-) Very best to you Steve.


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Re: Farewell
« Reply #47 on: August 12, 2024, 08:55:58 pm »
Happy Trails , Steve.!!!!!!!!
Rafe

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Re: Farewell
« Reply #48 on: August 13, 2024, 05:56:37 pm »
Thanks for your help over the years.

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Re: Farewell
« Reply #49 on: August 13, 2024, 06:44:41 pm »
Best of luck in your new endeavors, you will be missed for sure.....but we have all gained so much from what you have shared.


Cheers Ange

 


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