There aren’t many vinyl lovers who don’t know of the Linn Sondek LP12 turntable. In this article, I recommission and restore a beautiful LP12 that hasn’t played vinyl for 20+ years. The Linn Sondek LP12 is a famous belt-drive deck from enigmatic Scottish manufacturer, Linn. The LP12 is so famous it even has its own […]
Sony took its hi-fi product lines very seriously back in the day and the Sony TA-FA777ES is a testament to it. Let’s take a closer look at one of the last ‘proper’ integrated amplifiers from Sony. The Sony TA-FA777ES is part of Sony’s ES product range from the 1990s. Tragically and as Sony fans around
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The Rega Planar 2 turntable is a modern classic that sounds great when optimally set up. Come along as I repair and overhaul this lovely, original Planar 2. There’s a lot to love about older Rega Planar 2 and Planar 3 belt-drive turntables, and that’s coming from a direct-drive aficionado! They have a lovely warm,
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Krell has produced some stunning gear over the years and this Krell PAM-7 is a great example. Come with me as I repair and overhaul this lovely old girl. The Krell PAM-7 preamplifier dates back to earliest days of Krell, but all the trademark features are present: thick boards, premium parts, class-A operation, separate power
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The beautiful and iconic Kenwood KD-650 turntable is one of the very best decks of its era. Come with me as I repair an elusive fault, overhaul and review this classic deck. It’s no secret that the Kenwood KD-600 is one of my favourite turntables. I’ve owned a KD-600 for many years and this is how
Liquid Audio just reached another milestone. A huge thank you for helping my website garner half a million views! Seriously, I never imagined I’d be writing about my little website and a half million view milestone in the same sentence. It’s an achievement and worth a moment’s reflection. I started the site in 2012, to
Due to popular demand, Liquid Audio is again fully booked for hi-fi equipment service, repair and restoration. My apologies for any inconvenience. It’s getting busier by the day here at Liquid Audio. This is fantastic but creates somewhat of a workflow problem. As a result, I’m temporarily holding new bookings until I clear some of
I’ve developed and tested some improvements for the PS Audio NuWave DSD DAC. The results are astonishing and I’m now offering this service for my customers. Let’s take a look. Now updated with additional improvements and owner feedback. My apologies for the lack of articles, I’ve been inundated with work and this really slows down
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Is it any wonder folks new to hi-fi go nuts over old gear like this? Those of us who’ve been around a while probably just love it anyway. This Classic 45 year old vintage Sony hi-fi system just came in for it’s first service – in 45 years…! And guess what – this beautiful Sony
Check out the latest hi-fi gear for sale @ Liquid Audio, including a Technics SE-9060 amplifier and Musical Fidelity M1 DAC. NOS Technics SE-9060 Power Amplifier – $995! Brand New! UPDATE: SOLD! Look at this gorgeous, new old stock – yes that’s right NOS, Technics SE-9060 power amplifier. These are incredibly well-made amplifiers, from Technics
