Frequently asked questions about the service and repair of hi-fi electronics, vintage hi-fi gear, how and when repairs are viable, warranty etc.
I hope the answer to this one is obvious. A guy contacted me recently and was really annoyed that he couldn’t get his equipment in for attention immediately. He went on to tell me that he would no longer support local businesses and that he would instead send his equipment away for service. OK. Nobody […]
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No, all customers and equipment are treated equally at Liquid Audio. I’ve been asked this a number of times, with the clear imputation that these potential customers would like to push their way to the front of my customer queue. I can only assume it’s worked for them before, but I don’t work in that
The answer depends on your skill level, access to tools, parts, etc. and understanding of the work required. Working on your own equipment can be very rewarding and can save money and enhance the ownership experience. For some, basic maintenance may be quite straightforward and yet for others, the results can be disastrous, so as
Because hi-fi stereo equipment is specialised, quite different from appliances, and requires a specialist approach to fault-finding and repair. Hi-fi equipment contains unique components and mechanical designs. A unique set of knowledge and skills accompanies working on this type of gear. General electronics repairers, musical instrument techs and whitegoods repair guys do not have the
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What Intermittent faults are the most annoying type of faults one comes across when working on electronics. They are commonly found in the domain of electronics and can be a right royal PITA! Intermittent faults are best described as faults that: Why There are a few reasons for the appearance of intermittent faults: Transistors Transistors
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So I could get more work done! UPDATE: I reverted this, legitimate enquirers want my number so it’s back up. I’ll filter calls more effectively. Liquid Audio is not a retailer and so, generally speaking, the only calls I want are from people booking service or repairs on their hi-fi equipment, or from folks who’ve
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Cassette decks offer a ton of fun and a real ‘blast from the past’ user experience, but there are a few things to consider before you go crazy. Cassette decks are amongst the most complex of hi-fi gear and generally require the most maintenance due to their electro-mechanical nature, belts, gears, and motors. Think of
