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I’m repairing a gorgeous Accuphase E-202 integrated amplifier and there’s a need for careful transistor matching in audio gear like this. Choosing and matching transistors correctly is critically important when repairing or restoring audio electronics. I’ve learned this over the years, through experience and from people who’ve been doing this for much longer than I […]
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The Accuphase P-600 Power Amplifier is one B-I-G mother of an amplifier. Come with me as I complete a post-purchase inspection and voltage conversion on this one. Anyway, I’m not complaining, I LOVE working on equipment like this, even if it is heavy and the work slow. The Accuphase P-600 was, as far as I
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These latest additions to the Hall of Shame are two of the worst cases of hi-fi electronics bodgery I’ve ever seen. This shocking case of Krell destruction, in this case of a Krell KRC preamp by a so-called ‘expert’ has to be seen to be believed. Visit my Hall of Shame for all the horrifying
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I’m reluctant to use the word ‘sexy’ when it comes to hi-fi gear but if I were to, it would apply to this baby Sony TA-4650 VFET amplifier! What can one say after working on one of these stunning Sony TA-4650 VFET integrated amplifiers? I fell for this little beauty and came to understand why
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A great example of the beautiful gear I get to work on is this stunning Luxman SQ-202 integrated amplifier that I’ve just repaired and serviced. The Luxman SQ-202 integrated amplifier is a model dating right back to the early ’70s. In fact, it was released 1970 and produced until 1973. Lots more great information and
