Frequently asked questions about the service and repair of hi-fi electronics, vintage hi-fi gear, how and when repairs are viable, warranty etc.
That depends on the circumstances. Properly installing and setting up a cartridge with the right hardware and precisely calibrating overhang, azimuth, tracking force, anti-skate, VTA, arm lifter position and height using the correct tools is not a 5-minute job. It can take significant time with a complex deck/installation, and doing this work correctly requires time […]
I’m told it’s mostly because of our trusted approach, integrity, passion, professionalism, and results. I suggest asking our customers, hi-fi retailers and the broader hi-fi community, but the short answer is this: Liquid Audio is a small, specialist business, focused on quality rather than turnover, and delivering class-leading knowledge, professionalism, service, and results. In an
Well, like most people, I understand that cheap rarely equates to good. Cheap builders, cheap Chinese motorcycles, cheap hi-fi gear, cheap professionals and technical personnel – adages like “the poor man pays twice” exist for a reason. Growing up, my Dad always used to tell me: You get what you pay for, Mike. AJ Fitzpatrick
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Eventually yes, if you want to keep it running. Watches, power tools, motorcycles and electronic equipment all eventually need to be overhauled and/or restored, and this applies to everything built by human hands. This is not to say YOU need to have your equipment overhauled, but eventually, someone will, assuming they see the value in
Very simply, this type of equipment is often almost worthless after just a few years and therefore not worth repairing. If you add in poor serviceability and poor audio performance, compared to even modest hi-fi stereo gear, you end up with very few reasons to repair this stuff and why mjuch of it is simply
