These articles are typically rants or me spouting off about things that have bothered me. They may also be of interest to my readers.
These latest additions to the Hall of Shame are two of the worst cases of hi-fi electronics bodgery I've ever seen. This shocking case of Krell destruction - of a Krell KRC preamp - by a so-called expert has to be seen to be believed. Visit my Hall of Shame…
I've just created my new Hall of Shame, dedicated to bad repairs. My aim is to raise awareness about the diabolical workmanship of certain 'repairers' who destroy hi-fi gear. Unlike the rest of my site, the Hall of Shame has one focus - to expose bad repairs and bad repairers.…
This article examines problems I had with my expensive 2009 BMW R1200R motorcycle. Updated for 2019, still more to come! Make no mistake, the BMW R1200R 'hex-head' motorcycle is a superb bike in many respects. Overall, it's a joy to ride and a pleasure to work on. However, a collection…
I am often asked why vinyl sounds so darn good and why compact disc (CD) was created if vinyl was/is a 'better' medium? So, let's answer the question: "Vinyl vs CD - is vinyl higher resolution?" Vinyl vs CD - what's better? This isn't a simple question to answer. What…
I have been flat out with restorations and repairs. One of my recent jobs was to inspect and service a lovely example of a Krell KSA-150 Class A Power Amplifier. You may have already watched my restoration video, where I completely refurbish one of these beasts. This video has actually…