Does your hi-fi stereo equipment need service or repair?
Do you need expert advice to take your system to the next level? Use the contact form at the bottom of this page to tell us how we can assist you.
You can find our booking status, operating hours, and other essential details on this page, so please take a moment to explore. We’re here to help with classic hi-fi gear so reach out if there is anything you can’t find.
Booking Status
Due to the high volume of inquiries we receive, maintaining a waitlist is impractical, so please monitor this table and stay in touch. While we strive to assist everyone, our meticulous approach means that regrettably, we are unable to accommodate every request. Thank you for your understanding.
Status: | Full |
Service: | Fully booked |
Repair: | Fully booked |
Overhaul/restoration: | Fully booked |
Inspection/assessment: | Fully booked |
Advisory service: | Available |
Last updated: | 18 April |
Check again: | 1 May |
Business Details
Owner: | Mike Fitzpatrick BSc(Hons) GDipEd(Sci) UWA |
Location: | Carine, Western Australia |
Specialty: | Service, repair & restoration of classic hi-fi stereo equipment |
Focus: | Amplifiers, CD players, tuners, turntables |
Open: | Tuesday – Friday: 10 – 5 Saturday: 10 – 1, Perth time |
Bookings: | By appointment |
Phone: | (+61) 0439 690 436 (voice calls only) |
FAQs
Explore over 130 FAQs about amplifiers, turntables, vintage vs. modern equipment and more, including:
- Class A, class AB and class D amplifiers
- Is turntable hum normal?
- Should I play records on radiograms?
- How can I detect audio ‘guru’ BS?
- Do cables, connectors, etc matter?
- What’s better – vintage or modern CD players?
- Cartridge alignment WTF?
- What’s better – belt-drive or direct-drive?
- How much will my repair cost?
- Is the Denon DL-103 any good?
- Choosing a better amplifier + 120 more!
Advisory Service
The best way to improve your hi-fi system is to improve your knowledge and understanding of hi-fi equipment and how to optimise its performance. Our advisory service offers expertise and insight for those who value an informed, science-first approach.
Expert advice —> boosted knowledge —> smarter decisions —> better hi-fi
Presented from the unique perspective of a specialist entrusted with equipment like this, this and this, we assist with:
- Vintage/classic hi-fi stereo equipment comparisons, recommendations and sourcing
- Amplifier, CD player, turntable improvement, upgrades, system building and assessment
- Tonearms, cartridges, vinyl accessories, turntable sourcing, building, and more!
One of the most helpful guys I have ever spoken to about hi-fi, Mike always has time to give very good advice.
Mark
Assistance is available via four conveniently sized pre-paid blocks. Advice bites suit straightforward questions like “Will a Denon DL-103 work on my Technics SL-1200?”
Consults suit longer discussions on topics like:
- System assessment and improvement
- Building and improving vinyl and CD/digital playback systems
- Sourcing high-end hi-fi equipment like Accuphase from Japan
More about our advisory service:
Important notice: Our advisory service complements more than 500 free articles, FAQs, reviews and videos, totalling over half a million words! We take pride in supporting the hi-fi community and providing generous assistance to users. Abuse or misuse of this service will not be tolerated and will render assistance impossible.
Contact Form
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