Frequently asked questions about amplifiers, preamplifiers, integrated amplifiers, power amplifiers, advantages and disadvantages of each type, etc.
Great question and an important concept to understand when dealing with old equipment, so let’s dig into it. All our work is covered by an industry-standard three-month warranty on parts and workmanship. This means that if any of the parts we install fail, or the work we do is somehow incorrect or unsatisfactory (incredibly rare), […]
Here’s a comprehensive list of amplifiers I’ve owned, as far as I can recall. If I remember others, I’ll add them. This is a useful exercise for me overall, so I’ll do it for all the gear I’ve owned, in the main categories, eventually. Amplifier Notes Rating Monarch SA-40? I was 14, can’t remember the
Yes, almost without exception, and you can substitute any high-end amplifier model into this question. This FAQ is in relation to a question I received from a gentleman in the USA with a broken Krell KSA-250. I strongly encouraged him to ship the amplifier to a local specialist repairer familiar with these complex beasts, as
Because Accuphase does not make affordable or mainstream consumer hi-fi equipment and is marketed to a different demographic. For this reason, the hi-fi store down the road not only doesn’t sell Accuphase, but they also cannot sell it because they don’t have access to it. The mainstream hi-fi press, driven to sell equipment made by
Certainly, if bookings are available. Simply fill out the contact form and request an equipment assessment and valuation. You can check our booking status and contact us via the contact page. Equipment valuation is a formalised process involving a careful inspection and functional test of equipment in the workshop, followed by some market research and
To find a better amplifier than the one you have, I suggest you focus on three areas: Integration Integration refers to how many functions and, therefore, compromises are crammed into one amplifier box. You want to minimise the level of integration to maximise performance. Ranked from from most integrated (worst) to least integrated (best), we
I’d be happy to provide an estimate once we’ve diagnosed the fault/s and determined what remedial work will be needed. That will, of course, require a careful and detailed inspection of your equipment, and avoid any unhelpful guesswork. Assessment Electronic equipment failures are typically ‘black box’ scenarios, meaning there are usually no obvious visual signs
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