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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Sansui AU-317 Amplifier Repair, Review & Rant!

Come with me as I repair a Sansui AU-317 integrated amplifier and discuss problems associated with the wrong approach to caring for beauties like this. This isn’t really a rant, we don’t rant here at Liquid Audio, but I do occasionally get frustrated, and it’s a chance for me to express my thoughts, to hopefully […]

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Latest Hi-Fi Equipment for Sale #30

Welcome back everyone and my apologies for the break in writing! I’ve been so under the pump that it’s difficult to find the time to write much at the moment. This will change, I promise. BUT… I’ve also been acquiring new hi-fi equipment, quite exciting, and that means selling existing equipment, less exciting, but necessary!

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Musical Fidelity AMS35i Class A Amplifier Repair

Come with me this time as I repair and review a beautiful Musical Fidelity AMS35i class A integrated amplifier. Welcome back, everyone. I know this will make quite a few people happy – another article about many people’s favourite brand, Musical Fidelity. I’ll go one better, with the baby amplifier from arguably Musical Fidelity’s greatest

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Hi-Fi Bargains & New Acquisitions

Happy New Year everyone, I trust that the year has started well for you. I thought I’d briefly share a few of the more affordable pieces of hi-fi equipment I’ve serviced, repaired and overhauled so far in 2023, as well as look at a couple of recent acquisitions of my own. Welcome to 2023! Quad

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2022 Recap, Merry Christmas & Happy Holiday!

Merry Christmas and a huge thank you to our customers, subscribers, friends and family. Yes, friends, it’s that time of the year again, welcome to my 2022 recap where we look at a few numbers and enjoy a gallery of wonderful vintage hi-fi equipment! Many thanks to all who’ve helped make 2022 another fantastic year

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Attention: The Owner of Mission 753 Speakers on Consignment!

My apologies, I’ve actually never had to do this before but it’s perhaps a sign of how busy this year has been. I’ve misplaced my booking docket for the gentleman who left a Technics receiver, CD player and Mission 753 speakers with me for sale, on consignment, some time ago. I can find no email

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Rare Kenwood KD-600 and KD-650 Parts Available!

A heads-up for owners of Kenwood KD-600 and KD-650 turntables: some excellent new Kenwood KD-600 and KD-650 parts are now available, and I’ve tested them! I love it when creative people come up with innovative solutions to problems. In this case, a customer I assisted with a KD-600 repair by way of one of our

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Mark Levinson ML-7 Preamplifier Repair & Review

The Mark Levinson ML-7 preamplifier is a classic and sought-after piece of vintage high-end hi-fi. Come with me as I repair one. Most who love finer hi-fi gear will be familiar with Mark Levinson, one of the great names in high-end audio. The Mark Levinson ML-7 is one of the most famous high-end preamplifiers from

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Spectacular Sansui G-8000 Receiver Repair & Service

Come with me as I repair and service this absolutely incredible Sansui G-8000 receiver. Guess what folks – she’s for sale 😉 Actually, you might call this a minor overhaul and you heard me right – I can hardly believe it but this Sansui G-8000 is mine, now works perfectly and she is for sale,

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