I hope the answer to this one is obvious. A gentleman contacted me recently, annoyed that he couldn’t get his equipment in for immediate attention. 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 likes waiting, but […]

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 equipment is unique and quite different from appliances and other general electrical products. 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 requisite knowledge, skills and

Intermittent faults are some of the most challenging to resolve in electronic equipment. I’ve written this FAQ for all technicians out there: the good, the bad, and the ugly! Intermittent faults can indeed be difficult to find and fix. Features of intermittent faults include: Causes Transistors are most likely to cause intermittent faults, and some