Does your cherished hi-fi stereo equipment need a little TLC?
Contact us via the form at the bottom of this page regarding your service, repair, overhaul, consultation, valuation and condition report requirements. Our business details and booking status follow. Don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions.
Business Details
| Owner: | Mike Fitzpatrick BSc(Hons) GDipEd(SecSc) |
| ABN: | 65 209 381 407 |
| Location: | 25 Mathis Way, Carine, Western Australia |
| Specialty: | Precision service, repair & restoration of classic hi-fi stereo equipment |
| Focus: | Integrated/pre/power amplifiers, turntables, CD players, DACs |
| Open: | Tuesday – Friday: 10 – 5 Saturday: 10 – 1 (Perth time) |
| Bookings: | By appointment, by phone and the contact form below |
| Phone: | (+61) 0439 690 436 (We generally don’t respond to hidden-ID calls or text messages) |
Booking Status
We’re grateful for the keen interest in our approach and services. We don’t maintain a waitlist and are generally unable to schedule bookings. Please check this table for updates and availability.
| Booking Type | Current Availability |
| Service: | Fully booked |
| Repair: | Fully booked |
| Overhaul & restoration: | Fully booked |
| Inspection & condition assessment: | Fully booked |
| Inspection & valuation: | Fully booked |
| Consultation: | Bookings available |
| Interstate bookings: | Fully booked |
| Timing Information | |
| Last updated: | 1 September |
| Check again: | 15 September |
| Notes: | Mega-amplifier month, experiencing delays, my apologies! |
FAQs
I’ve written over 140 detailed hi-fi FAQs to address the questions I’m most frequently asked. Explore and feel free to ask questions, or seek additional advice.
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- + 130 more
Advice
Our advisory service delivers: 1) expertise, insight and factual information, 2) informed by science and experience with thousands of pieces of hi-fi equipment, 3) from a science educator and specialist, 4) uncompromised by the need to sell new equipment and keep people happy.
Building on our 650+ free articles, reviews, and videos, our advisory service allows time to dig into a customer’s questions and offer personalised advice and guidance, delivered by one of the most respected professionals in the field.
[Mike is] one of the most helpful guys I have ever spoken to about hi-fi.
Mark T
We consult with customers on:
- Buying, choosing, importing and sourcing classic hi-fi equipment
- Hi-fi system, turntable and CD system-building and improvement
- Iconic turntable, amplifier, CD player, DAC, accessory and manufacturer discussions, and more
Consults are available in three standard sizes. Check our advisory service feedback. To book, purchase a consult and complete the contact form.
Mike, I friggin’ love my amp. You are personally responsible for rekindling my love for music!
Brian E
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We don’t offer unpaid consulting, valuations, or technical support, or sell/supply kits, parts, service data or intellectual property.