This beautiful Krell KAV-150a power amplifier is the partner of the KAV-300i I restored last year. Come along as I repair and restore this one. The Krell KAV-150a is another product from Krell’s more affordable KAV line, from the mid-’90s. Whilst certainly more affordable, this gear is most definitely not cheaply built, sharing the same […]
Every so often, a customer brings me something that reminds me just how much I love vintage hi-fi. The Dual 1219 idler drive turntable is just such a thing. The Dual 1219 idler drive turntable is a relic from an era when almost everything was made out of metal and wood. The Dual 1219 is
How’s this for a beautiful amplifier?! I recently repaired and restored this absolutely stunning Marantz 1152DC integrated amplifier, let’s take a look. The Marantz 1152DC is an integrated amplifier from the upper middle of Marantz’s range in the late 1970’s. The 1152DC and others from this series are very collectible now, thanks to their unique
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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
Hi audio friends, just a very quick update today to let you know about a few website improvements I’ve made recently. Firstly, I’ve revamped my contact page and conact form, making it easier to submit enquiries. I’ve added a country of residence field, which helps me respond to the many overseas messages I receive. Thes
