Frequently asked questions about amplifiers, preamplifiers, integrated amplifiers, power amplifiers, advantages and disadvantages of each type, etc.
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
My high-end amplifier has failed, how much will repairs cost? Read More »
In some cases, yes, but people are often surprised to learn that there are usually more important considerations. As a starting point, you would never replace all those components until the basic and vitally important service and maintenance work has been done, or without completely understanding the implications of doing so, in terms of reduced
Do you recommend new speaker terminals, RCA connectors and detachable mains cables? Read More »
