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.
New Liquid Audio Workshop & Workspace
Hi folks, a quick update about the new Liquid Audio workshop and workspace.
I built this new workshop and workspace in January and it is one of several projects I’ve been working on.… Read more
Magnus Audio MA-300 Monster Amplifier Upgrade
This monster Magnus Audio MA-300 power amplifier came in for a factory power supply upgrade. Let’s take a look!
Magnus Audio is not a well-known name here in Australia, maybe not elsewhere either, but, after working on this amplifier, perhaps they should be.… Read more
PS Audio NuWave DSD DAC Performance Upgrade & Review
I decided to design and implement some improvements to my recently acquired PS Audio NuWave DSD DAC. The improvement is astonishing, let’s take a look.
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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 tube DAC. Come along as I upgrade this M1 and discover just how good she can sound.
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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. I suggested a few improvements to improve cartridge/headshell/tonearm synergy.
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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