Frequently asked questions about general hi-fi stuff including various types of equipment, technical concepts and advice for getting the best results.
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.
Yes, as long as you understand some fundamental technical details. Basics You can use equipment requiring almost any voltage, anywhere in the world, 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 that cannot be reconfigured for other
No, you should never do this. Japan has a different FM band frequency allocation, spanning 76 – 90 MHz. The Australasian, European and North American FM broadcast band spans 88 – 108 MHz. That means that with a Japanese FM tuner, you’ll see a tiny 2 MHz overlap. You’ll be lucky if you can pick
Yes, all electronic equipment needs periodic maintenance. Pretty much everything made by humans requires some form of periodic maintenance, such as cleaning, lubrication, adjustment, or parts replacement, so this should come as no surprise. Complex electronic equipment, containing hundreds of parts and often operating decades beyond its intended design life, is certainly no exception! Design
Both electronic and mechanical components experience wear over time. Electronic Components Many will know that capacitors degrade over time, specifically wet aluminium electrolytic types. Wear rates vary according to type, quality of construction, thermal loading, age and hours of use. I’ve seen capacitors fail after 5 years and older parts that are still perfect after
