Service & Repair

Frequently asked questions about the service and repair of hi-fi electronics, vintage hi-fi gear, how and when repairs are viable, warranty etc.

Does hi-fi gear really need to be serviced?

Yes, all electronic equipment needs periodic maintenance. Pretty much everything made by humans needs some form of periodic maintenance or service, and complex electronic equipment containing hundreds of parts, assemblies and mechanical bits, often operating decades past its intended design life, is certainly no exception. Design Life Manufacturer-specified maintenance information is often found in the

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What parts wear out in hi-fi electronics?

Both electronic and mechanical components experience wear and other changes over time. Electronic Components Capacitors are common wearable electronic parts, 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

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