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Reviewer's Bio
Dick Olsher holds an impressive education and obtained his
degrees (BS and M.) in Nuclear Engineering from the University of Florida (Go
Gators!). For decades he has been employed as a radiation physicist at the Los
Alamos National Laboratory while also holding two United States patents in the
area of neutron radiation instrumentation.
Dick's parallel life as a journalist began in 1980 with none other than the great J. Gordon Holt inviting him to write for Stereophile Magazine. For the next 15 years he participated in the magazine's growth, ultimately being recognized as its first Senior Contributing Editor. In 1996, Dick joined Fi Magazine as a Senior Contributing Editor and remained on the staff until the magazine was dissolved in 1999. It brings me joy to have Dick Olsher as our Senior Editor since 2000.
Dick loves tube amplification and as an engineer has also designed what he calls the "First Watt" concept (first formulated in the early 90s). And if amplification was not enough, he also has decades of experience designing loudspeakers, with several DIY designs being published. Enjoy the Music.com™ readers benefit greatly from his deep knowledge of both electrical and physical design prowess. Naturally music comes first and foremost and Dick has produced two albums on the Black Dahlia Music Label. Being in the recording studio has provided Dick the opportunity to follow the recording chain all the way from the microphone feed to the end product. As Senior Editor he naturally focuses on the needs of the musical lover. He wants to emphasize affordable gear and meet the needs of the DIY crowd, yet enjoys the cost-no-object territory too.
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