Frequently asked questions about the service and repair of hi-fi electronics, vintage hi-fi gear, how and when repairs are viable, warranty etc.
Only when it comes to us for (probably long-overdue) maintenance. We don’t operate a retail store and therefore don’t offer retail sales of service parts for example. Think of it this way: it’s like going to your mechanic for a set of spark plugs. They don’t have a shop selling spark plugs because they typically […]
Can you sell me a belt for my turntable? Or an XYZ for my XYZ..? Read More »
Sometimes, yes and I’m happy to fit these things, but people are often surprised to learn that, from a technical perspective, there is much more to this. Many of these topics are plagued by misinformation and pseudoscience. Certain “improvements” are not actually improvements at all, and in some cases are retrograde moves. No retailer selling
Do you recommend new speaker terminals, RCA connectors and detachable mains cables? Read More »
Generally speaking, I suggest you don’t buy equipment in poor condition. I know that everyone wants a bargain and buying equipment in poor condition is often perceived as a bargain. Sadly, there is no escaping the fact that equipment in poor condition tends to be less reliable and less repairable than similar gear in good
What are your thoughts on buying equipment in poor condition? Read More »
Yes, I’d be happy to assist with that. If we’re fully booked and you can’t wait, rather than have your equipment improperly repaired or potentially ruined, get in touch. If we can’t fit you in now or soon, I’ll recommend a colleague who can hopefully assist in a more timely fashion. I only recommend colleagues
You’re always full, can you recommend other repairers in Perth? Read More »
That depends on whether they need service or repair work. For machines needing repair, it’s often not worth it. Double Trouble Dual or double-cassette machines have two cassette bays instead of the one more commonly found with better cassette decks. Dual cassette machines were generally the cheapest cassette decks of their time, sold at the
Yes, we do. Some of Perth’s most highly regarded hi-fi stores direct customers to us and use Liquid Audio for their customers’ service and repair work. As an independent repairer, a large portion of our work is a result of direct customer engagement, but helping local businesses is very satisfying and something I’m proud to
If you are going to get a belt, a critically important part of how your turntable runs, at least get a good one. How will you know if you’re getting a cheap turntable drive belt or a quality belt of the correct size or not? Well, if it’s very cheap, that probably answers your question!
