Considerations for non-local customers
I love assisting interstate and overseas customers, but here are a few important considerations for non-local customers.
CD Players
Frequently asked questions about CD players, old vs new machines, what makes a really good CD player, keeping them running and more.
What’s the deal with capacitors?
Capacitors are important and I have thousands in my parts inventory. Let’s dig into why. To answer this we perhaps need to look first at what they do and how they are made. Capacitors store charge, like little reservoirs. They also block the flow of direct current and therefore DC voltages. Some are made of
Do CD transports sound different from one another?
Yes, they do, significantly so in a high-resolution system! This CD transport ‘thing’ is one of the more puzzling hi-fi truths and paths to improving your Redbook CD playback. If you need the TLDR, transports sound different, dramatically so in some cases. Even I was surprised by this in the case I describe below, so
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What are system resolution limitations and why are they important?
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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Why don’t all CD players sound the same?
A great question, well worth asking, so let’s discuss it. You may not realise it but there are so many elements contributing to the sound of a CD player that no two models will ever sound quite the same. This is true of any piece of hi-fi equipment, and most other things, including guitars, amplifiers,
Is it OK to play CDs in my DVD or BluRay player?
Yes, but your CDs won’t sound as good as they can when played on dedicated CD hardware. For the very best CD playback, you’ll need a dedicated Redbook CD player, or even better – a transport and DAC. In most cases, CDs will sound better played on this dedicated CD hardware than when played on
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What are your thoughts on buying equipment in poor condition?
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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