Category Archives: Upgrades
These articles are about upgrades to hi-fi equipment. The main focus here is on modifying and improving hi-fi electronics for better performance.
PS Audio NuWave DSD DAC Upgrade & Review
I’ve been playing with a gorgeous PS Audio NuWave DSD DAC and found a spare hour or two to implement some tweaks.
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Musical Fidelity M1 DAC Review & Upgrades
The Musical Fidelity M1 DAC shares some of the same DNA as the awesome Tri-Vista 21.
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Vintage Fidelity Research FR-2 + Yamaha GT-2000 Vinyl Setup
My good friend wanted to give his Yamaha GT-2000 vinyl setup a shot in the arm.
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Fidelity Research FR-1 Mk3 Cartridge + RS-141 Headshell – Wow!
Over the last couple of months I’ve been ‘secretly’ acquiring some vinyl goodies. First, I purchased a mint condition Fidelity Research FR-1 Mk 3 moving coil cartridge…
I followed that up with a matching Fidelity Research RS-141 one-piece milled aluminum headshell.… Read more
Legendary Yamaha NS-1000M Loudspeaker Review
The Yamaha NS-1000M monitor loudspeaker is proof it can be done. ‘It’ in this case is the creation of a unique, inspired loudspeaker that in many ways has no peers to this day.
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Rega Planar 3 Service & Ortofon 2M Blue Installation
I recently had the opportunity to work on an iconic Rega Planar 3 belt-drive deck. It reminded me of all that I like about these classic decks, and a couple of things I really don’t…
The Rega Planar 3 has deservedly won a place in the hearts and minds of many vinyl lovers over the years.… Read more