Frequently asked questions about general hi-fi stuff including various types of equipment, technical concepts and advice for getting the best results.
Yes, but your CDs won’t sound as good as they can when played on dedicated CD hardware. For the very best CD playback, you’ll need a dedicated Redbook CD player, or even better – a transport and DAC. In almost all cases, CDs will sound better played on good dedicated CD hardware than when played […]
Is it OK to play CDs in my DVD or BluRay player? Read More »
Sometimes, yes and I’m happy to fit these things, but people are often surprised to learn that, from a technical perspective, there is much more to this. Many of these topics are plagued by misinformation and pseudoscience. Certain “improvements” are not actually improvements at all, and in some cases are retrograde moves. No retailer selling
Do you recommend new speaker terminals, RCA connectors and detachable mains cables? Read More »
Generally speaking, I suggest you don’t buy equipment in poor condition. I know that everyone wants a bargain and buying equipment in poor condition is often perceived as a bargain. Sadly, there is no escaping the fact that equipment in poor condition tends to be less reliable and less repairable than similar gear in good
What are your thoughts on buying equipment in poor condition? Read More »
No, not without taking a few precautions! If you quite enjoy your current cartridge, let me give you a little bit of advice, from one long-time lover of all things vinyl to another. Nothing ruins your day faster than an absent-minded dust down of your turntable with a soft microfibre cloth, that runs a little
I recommend the following stores and staff for their excellent service and range of interesting hi-fi products: Addicted to Audio in Subiaco Dan is a great guy and knows his stuff, plus this store has some really interesting brands and loads of personal audio gear. In terms of store layout, quality and range of hi-fi
In most cases yes, no problem. We have stocks of incandescent and LED lamps, in the most common sizes, so you can choose what suits you. For the ultimate vintage goodness, incandescent lamps are the way to go. For a more modern look, LED illumination is great.
You absolutely can, as long as you understand some basic technical details and take a few precautions. Basics You can use equipment requiring almost any voltage, anywhere you like, as long as the specific voltage and current requirements of that equipment are met. For that, you’ll need to know: If you own 100V Japanese equipment
