Frequently asked questions about amplifiers and speakers, how to pair them, advantages and disadvantages of each type, etc
The FAQs save everyone time, by addressing questions I’m most commonly asked. Honestly, there are questions I’ve probably been asked hundreds of times now over the last 10+ years. Answering commonly asked questions like these takes a chunk of time and, without a good alternative, I’d almost never get any work done! I write each …
System resolution limitations or ‘bottlenecks’ are critically important as they define the maximum performance attainable with a given set of equipment. Think of it this way: You could have the best pair of speakers and source equipment in the world, but if your amplifier can only support a certain level of performance, maybe it has …
What are system resolution limitations and why are they important? Read More »
Unfortunately, this is rarely possible. Please note that this isn’t to be difficult, it’s simply a logistical limitation resulting from the dozens of potential new booking enquiries we receive weekly, which amounts to hundreds per year. Keeping track of everyone wanting to book equipment in for work is just not possible, nor even sensible. Using …
Can you contact me when you are accepting new bookings? Read More »
Generally no, unless you are able to have equipment inspected and you understand that PayPal offers no buyer protection on Gumtree. You need to be careful when buying anything like this on Gumtree, a local classifieds selling platform here in Australia. Did you know sellers can circumvent the buyer protection that normally exists when you use PayPal? …
I suggest you focus on three main areas: reducing integration, looking for better-engineered and built older equipment and, as a result, improving performance. Let’s examine each of these, in turn. Integration Integration refers to the level of stuffing of a box of electronics with different functions. Let’s look at amplifiers for example. The simplest solution …
That’s a good question that we can answer only by determining precisely what’s gone wrong with it. This concept applies to just about everything, so it’s an important one to understand. Note: General service and repair costs are discussed in this FAQ. Speculation The first thing to understand is that electronic equipment failures are typically …
My high-end amplifier has failed, how much will repairs cost? Read More »
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 »
