In this video, I explain some considerations when correctly setting up a turntable like the legendary Kenwood KD-600. This particular KD-600 came to me very poorly set-up. The deck’s owner received some very bad advice from, of all people, Ortofon! I’m a big fan of Ortofon cartridges, but clearly not everyone there knows what they […]
The Audiolab 8000Q preamplifier is a lovely piece of gear, let down by cheap parts. In this article, I repair a misbehaving Audiolab 8000Q. The Audiolab 8000Q preamplifier in this article came to me with a fault which would see it sometimes take a long time to turn on. By a long time, I mean
I’ve just received one of my all-time favourite albums, M83’s Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming, on gorgeous 180 gram coloured, translucent vinyl. You can get a copy of Hurry Up We’re Dreaming, M83’s amazing double-album too, for a limited time, from Amazon US (not any more), try here! This is a remastered, limited edition, I doubt
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I’ve been very busy repairing and restoring this stunning Marantz PM-8 integrated amplifier. The Marantz PM-8 integrated amplifier is one of very the amplifiers from the golden era of serious hi-fi equipment. These amplifiers are monsters, massively powerful and massively heavy. They are also massively complex to work on and this one had a massive
I recently repaired this Rogue Audio Sphinx hybrid valve / class-D integrated amplifier. The repair also reminded me of a valuable lesson in always checking the obvious! The Rogue Audio Sphinx is a nicely made amplifier, hand-built in the USA which is a good thing. The amplifier features an unusual topology, consisting of a tube preamplifier,
Stunning Pioneer A-X540, 85 Watt Integrated Amplifier, just $295! This amplifier is perfect for someone looking for a compact, powerful amplifier for a second system, or perhaps looking to set up their first proper system. Again, this is a one-owner amplifier and a great buy. UPDATE – SOLD! Make no mistake, this amplifier might be
I’m selling a gorgeous old Lenco GL75 idler drive turntable, made in Switzerland, just $175. UPDATE – SOLD! A quick google search will show you how legendary the Lenco GL75 is and throw up a wealth of information. This Lenco GL75 is perfect for a project, perhaps with a nice new custom-made plinth. I’ve had
