I've been there (AK) a long time (2006) and for the most part it was good.I just kind of outgrew it.Not that I moved on to ultra hifi it just got a little long in the tooth.Same with the SHMF.Welcome aboard.
Been a member of the Hoffman site for years.
Was banned from A*diokarma a long time ago for speaking out against the owners remarks.
Sad because there are a lot of good people there.