On this page, you’ll find all the latest Liquid Audio news that I’d like to share with you, but don’t necessarily want to write a whole article about.
Updated: 26 July 2025
July 2025
I got another end-game, almost NOS shortwave radio..!
What an absolute and almost pristine beauty! The JRC NRD-515 is a true heavyweight classic, one of the all-time greats.
B&W Nautilus 803 Overhaul Completed!
These have come up a treat. Sadly, I seriously put my back out moving these by myself, as I always try to do. At least the results were worth it!
Freshly re-surrounded bass drivers, courtesy of The Speaker Doctor. I supplied the surrounds.Wow, what a difference, reinstalling the bass drivers.I’ve also selected and installed some really excellent new hard rubber feet; these make a big difference to stability and sound.And there she is, my left-hand side B&W Nautilus 803, overhauled and back in service! The right-hand unit is also running beautifully again.
June 2025
B&W Nautilus 803 Overhaul
Time to overhaul the bass drivers in these babies. I’ve already serviced the speakers, replacing all the O-rings in the tweeter pods, waxing the cabinets, installing new feet, etc.Matrix bracing, excellent quality cable and nicely damped cabinet walls contribute to the great performance of the N803s.These are beautiful bass drivers, but the rubber surrounds age and become brittle over time, changing the resonant frequency and other Thiele-Small driver parameters and therefore the sound. Who have I asked to replace the surrounds? My good friend Jason @ The Speaker Doctor, of course.No plastic frames here folks, all die-cast metal, with massive magnet assemblies. Luckily, Liquid Blanche is not here to see this part of the job…
New Subaru Outback 3.6R for Liquid Mike
Liquid Mike has just purchased this beautiful one-owner (I’m the second) 2019 Subaru Outback 3.6R! I wanted a car that offered a little more comfort on longer road trips than the old Prado, and this certainly does. She is a beauty, with a stunning leather interior and the best part is that horizontally opposed 3.6-litre 6-cylinder engine, an absolute peach. Easily the most comfortable car for trips I’ve owned.
