Frequently asked questions about amplifiers and speakers, how to pair them, advantages and disadvantages of each type, etc
Good question, simple answer: upgrade articles become a bit of a one-way brain drain. I know people enjoy upgrade articles and don’t worry, I haven’t completely stopped writing them, I’m just tightening up a few things. Let me explain… I’m old-school and if someone provides information or a service that I find useful, I like […]
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Just as much as necessary to carefully complete the work you’ve asked us to do, and no more. Liquid Audio specialises in preserving and rejuvenating classic hi-fi stereo equipment and always delivers exceptional service, results and value. Our reputation for excellence, the result of hard work, original thinking and respected by customers and visitors worldwide,
System resolution limitations or ‘bottlenecks’ are critically important as they define the maximum performance attainable with a given set of equipment. This is actually the most critical thing to understand about any system. Think of it this way: You can have the best pair of speakers and the most amazing source equipment in the world,
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Amplification is the heart of any system and to improve it, I suggest you focus on three main areas. These can be broadly grouped into: 1) reducing integration, 2) obtaining better-engineered/built equipment, and 3), getting better bang-per-buck, meaning pre-owned, older equipment. Let’s examine each of these in turn. Integration Integration refers to how many functions
I’d be happy to provide an estimate once we’ve determined precisely what’s gone wrong and why. Speculation Electronic equipment failures are typically ‘black box’ scenarios, meaning there are usually no obvious visual signs as to what has gone wrong. Contrary to what many imagine, ‘red flags’ like the “bulging capacitors” are a largely forum-created meme
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Sometimes, yes and I’m happy to fit these things, but people are often surprised to learn that, from a technical perspective, there is much more to this. Many of these topics are plagued by misinformation and pseudoscience. Certain “improvements” are not actually improvements at all, and in some cases are retrograde moves. No retailer selling
Do you recommend new speaker terminals, RCA connectors and detachable mains cables? Read More »
Generally speaking, I suggest you don’t buy equipment in poor condition. I know that everyone wants a bargain and buying equipment in poor condition is often perceived as a bargain. Sadly, there is no escaping the fact that equipment in poor condition tends to be less reliable and less repairable than similar gear in good
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