Frequently asked questions about general hi-fi stuff including various types of equipment, technical concepts and advice for getting the best results.
No, I need to make money when I sell equipment, so I must acquire it for much less than the retail price. I was recently asked this question: My turntable is worth 10 grand with a proper service history and is in perfect running condition. It’s not been professionally inspected or valued, has no service […]
Ah, No! Do I like or respect bad technicians, the damage they cause, the bad vibes they impart on the industry and the resulting awkward conversations I have to have with affected customers, though? Also no. Actually, I despise it. I’m a patient and reasonable person, fortunate to inherit ethics, integrity and professionalism from my
Are you leading a “conspiracy” against bad technicians? Read More »
Certainly, if bookings are available. Simply fill out the contact form and request an equipment assessment and valuation. You can check our booking status and contact us via the contact page. Equipment valuation is a formalised process involving a careful inspection and functional test of equipment in the workshop, followed by some market research and
The FAQs save everyone time, by addressing questions I’m most commonly asked. Honestly, there are questions I’ve probably been asked hundreds of times now over the last 10+ years. Answering commonly asked questions like these takes a chunk of time and, without a good alternative, I’d almost never get any work done! I write each
No. Let’s dig into this. I’ll cut to the chase: people don’t know what they don’t know. As long as expert sources of information and professionals are sought when needed, this generally isn’t a problem, but often, they aren’t. With that in mind, I’m going to help with this one, but before we proceed, note
System resolution limitations or ‘bottlenecks’ are critically important as they define the maximum performance attainable with a given set of equipment. This is actually the most critical thing to understand about any system. Think of it this way: You can have the best pair of speakers and the most amazing source equipment in the world,
What are system resolution limitations and why are they important? Read More »
Generally no, unless you can have equipment inspected and you understand that PayPal offers no buyer protection on Gumtree. You need to be careful when buying anything like expensive equipment on Gumtree, a local classifieds selling platform here in Australia. Did you know sellers can circumvent the buyer protection that normally exists when you use PayPal? ‘Suso’
