Liquid Mike

As a kid, I cherished my Tandy 200-in-1 electronics project lab, Dick Smith electronics kits and making tapes from 96FM on my Dad's hi-fi. After years as a drummer and lover of all things music and hi-fi, I created Liquid Audio with the mission to deliver the ultimate science-based knowledge and TLC for Japanese, American and European classic and vintage hi-fi stereo equipment.

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2017 Recap & Merry Christmas!

Wishing all my customers, friends and family a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Merry Christmas folks. I’m taking a short break from hi-fi servicing and repairs over the holiday period. Don’t worry though, I will be back on deck early in 2018. I’d like to sincerely thank all my readers, customers, suppliers, […]

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Gorgeous Rotel RP-3000 Turntable + SME 3009 + Rega Cart for Sale

Wow! New for sale, this gorgeous, fully serviced and set-up vintage Rotel RP-3000 direct drive turntable. This stunning, vintage Rotel RP-3000 comes with legendary SME 3009 Series 2 tonearm and Rega Bias MM cartridge, for just $995. It is finished in real wood veneer and has some great features. The Rotel RP-3000 is a 2-speed,

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Look Inside the Sansui AU-919 Amplifier

A very quick update to give you a look inside a stunning and very rare Sansui AU-919 integrated amplifier I’ve just serviced. There’ll be a full article coming soon, but in the meantime, enjoy this look inside the amazing Sansui AU-919! Sansui AU-919 Specifications (Courtesy of HiFi Engine) Power output: 100 watts per channel into

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McIntosh C220 Preamplifier Repair

This lovely McIntosh C220 tube preamplifier fell victim to a growing problem – modern Pb-free production processes. The McIntosh C220 is a hybrid tube/transistor-based preamplifier, featuring a phono preamp and microprocessor control. It’s a well-made unit, though not like the McIntosh of old. The board is high-quality fibreglass and the internal layout is clean and

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Technics SL-10 Direct Drive Turntable Review

The Technics SL-10 direct-drive turntable continues Technics’ tradition of innovation and beautiful design. Find out why the SL-10 is one of the best vintage turntable buys today. The Technics SL-10 direct-drive turntable represented the pinnacle of design, engineering and product marketing when it arrived to market in 1979. It truly re-defined what could be done

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Newly Listed Hi-Fi Equipment For Sale

A very quick update about three beautiful pieces of newly listed hi-fi equipment, for sale @ Liquid Audio. As always, you can view all the details of the latest hi-fi equipment for sale at the Liquid Audio For Sale page. The first piece is another Marantz PM-25, 30 Watts per channel integrated amplifier. The second

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