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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Stunning Marantz 1152DC Amplifier For Sale

I’m excited to present this absolutely stunning, completely overhauled and restored Marantz 1152DC integrated amplifier for sale. I’m asking just $1295! UPDATE – Sold! This 1152DC would suit a collector or vintage audio lover, it’s easily the nicest example I’ve seen. The Marantz 1152DC is a legendary Marantz integrated amplifier. It’s a rare and collectible […]

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Amazing Kenwood L-1000 System Service

Wow, I’ve just serviced a complete Kenwood L-1000 hi-fi system! This is incredible gear, beautifully constructed, with stellar build quality. The Kenwood L-1000 series are becoming rare now, so to find a complete system in the hands of its original owner is something pretty special. This stack of gear consisted of the Kenwood L-1000M power

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Liquid Audio is Repairing Hi-Fi Full-Time!

Great news, vintage audio lovers, Liquid Audio is now servicing, repairing and restoring hi-fi equipment full-time! Until recently I’d kept my business part-time because I was also working full-time at Curtin Uni! I’ve had to turn away or postpone a lot of work for a long time, a crazy position to be in. For the longest

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Yamaha CA-610 and CA-710 Integrated Amplifier Service & Repair

Recently, two friends with lovely vintage Yamaha CA-610 and CA-710 integrated amplifiers sought my assistance to have them repaired. One was dead, the other was not working well. The Yamaha CA-710 had blown one channel. One of the original output devices, a Sanken 2SA745, had a collector to base short and it had taken out

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