I’ve been very busy repairing and restoring this stunning Marantz PM-8 integrated amplifier. The Marantz PM-8 integrated amplifier is one of very the amplifiers from the golden era of serious hi-fi equipment. These amplifiers are monsters, massively powerful and massively heavy. They are also massively complex to work on and this one had a massive […]
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I recently repaired this Rogue Audio Sphinx hybrid valve / class-D integrated amplifier. The repair also reminded me of a valuable lesson in always checking the obvious! The Rogue Audio Sphinx is a nicely made amplifier, hand-built in the USA which is a good thing. The amplifier features an unusual topology, consisting of a tube preamplifier,
New from Liquid Audio is a stunning little Pioneer A-X540, 85 watt per channel integrated amplifier. Asking just $295. UPDATE – SOLD! This amplifier is perfect for someone looking for a compact, powerful amplifier for a second system, or perhaps looking to set up their first proper system. Again, this is a one owner amplifier
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I’m selling a gorgeous old Lenco GL75 rim drive turntable, made in Switzerland, just $175. UPDATE – SOLD! A quick google search will show you how legendary the Lenco GL75 is and throw up a wealth of information. This Lenco GL75 is perfect for a project, perhaps with a nice new custom-made plinth. I’ve had
Another great piece of audio gear for sale from Liquid Audio, this is a highly regarded, Musical Fidelity X-CAN V3 class-A tube headphone amplifier, in pristine condition, with original packaging. UPDATE – SOLD! This X-CAN V3 class-A tube headphone amplifier is a perfect example of the fine pieces Liquid Audio offers for sale. She comes
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I just serviced this lovely Denon DP-30L direct-drive turntable and want to spread the word about this great deck. The Denon DP-30L is an excellent turntable with a good feature set, quality motor, solid chassis and excellent speed control circuitry. The DP-30L weighs in at just under 10kg, much more than today’s lightweight decks. This
Just a short post while I am repairing/restoring an absolutely massive Marantz PM-8 integrated amplifier. These main filter capacitors in the Marantz PM-8 sit in the power supply and do all the ‘heavy lifting’ required to make the power supply smooth and quiet. All four 15,000uF capacitors have literally spewed their contents all over the
