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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Krell KSA-150 Amplifier Repair & Restoration

This video documents my overhaul and restoration of a gorgeous Krell KSA-150 class A power amplifier. This wonderful KSA-150 developed a serious fault at some point in the past. This had been quickly fixed and was sold to me in very poorly repaired condition. Because of this, I decided to completely overhaul the amplifier and […]

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Luxman PD-555 Turntable + Ortofon RS-309D!

I have just completed the set-up and service of a gorgeous Luxman PD-555 belt-drive turntable, one of the best high-end turntables money can buy – a true statement piece. The Luxman PD-555 was at the top of the Luxman range of belt drive decks in the late 70s and early 80s. This turntable was a

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Ten-Tec 1253 Regenerative Receiver Build

I’ve just finished building a Ten-Tec 1253 Regenerative Shortwave Receiver kit and wanted to share some of the build process. The Ten-Tec 1253 is a gorgeous little regenerative shortwave receiver, that is sensitive and fun to build and use. These radio kits were available here in Australia for $135, though as of 2018, they are

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DIY Yamaha NS-1000M Speaker Stands

I recently created a set of DIY NS-1000M speaker stands for my Yamaha NS-1000M studio monitors. DIY Yamaha NS-1000M speaker stands might seem like a strange thing to talk about until you try to find a suitable pair of stands for your own NS-1000s. One thing you will absolutely need to get the most out

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Kenwood KD-500 + Grace G-707 Set-up & Service

A customer recently delivered a Kenwood KD-500 direct-drive turntable, with Grace G-707 tonearm and a couple of cartridges, for me to service and set up for him. I see quite a few of this particular turntable/arm combination as it was a classic partnership that was very popular at the time and sold very well in

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The Redgum RGi120 Amplifier – Australian Quality?

Redgum is an Australian brand I wanted to be able to write great things about when I repaired and serviced this Redgum RGi120 integrated amplifier. Being completely independent and running a website entirely without advertising means I always say exactly what I think. I’m not swayed by anyone else, I don’t owe anyone any favours

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