Service & Repair

Frequently asked questions about the service and repair of hi-fi electronics, vintage hi-fi gear, how and when repairs are viable, warranty etc.

Why do you have these FAQs?

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

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I’ve read that I should replace any capacitors measuring 10% under spec – is this correct?

No, but this is typical of comments people find online. NOTE: DIY electronic equipment repair attempts often fail to resolve faults and significantly increase the risk of damage, introduction of additional faults and electrocution. Stay safe and if in doubt, take equipment to a professional. Dunning-Kruger With any technical concept, the details are nuanced and

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Can you contact me when you are accepting new bookings or put me in a queue?

Unfortunately no, though I promise I would if there was an easy way to manage a waitlist. There are practical reasons why few businesses can do this, even those with multiple employees, but the simple explanation is this: The logistics of managing hundreds of people with enquiries and just one of me doing everything here,

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