Frequently asked questions about the service and repair of hi-fi electronics, vintage hi-fi gear, how and when repairs are viable, warranty etc.
That very much depends on what the ‘contact cleaner’ is and where you are spraying it! If you have access to quality commercial products and you know how to use them, go for it. But if you don’t know what/how much/how/where/why or if you think that WD-40 and CRC 5.56 are contact cleaners and safe […]
Should I spray contact cleaner into my equipment? Read More »
For most exteriors, I recommend a damp microfibre cloth and mild detergent/water mix as a starting point. Be careful with older gear. Fascias are sometimes printed with ink that becomes fragile over time. Solvents other than water, or occasionally even just water, can remove this fragile ink, so check a small inconspicuous area first. Wooden
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
That depends on the cartridge and turntable. Properly installing and setting up a cartridge with the right hardware and precisely calibrating overhang, azimuth, tracking force, anti-skate, VTA, arm lifter position and height using the correct tools and test records can take a significant time with a complex deck/installation. It’s much quicker fitting basic cartridges to
I’m honoured to be entrusted with so much lovely hi-fi equipment and I apologise for any frustration our being fully booked may cause. I was only today (7 March 2024) chatting with a customer about this and he commented that my being so busy was an endorsement of the way I do business. He’s right
I suspect most people intuitively understand that ‘cheap’ rarely equates to ‘good’. As my Dad used to say: “You get what you pay for, Mike.” Arthur Fitzpatrick Dad was right and this truism has stayed with me and is reflected in Liquid Audio’s foundations. Surely, a better question must be: Do you want the work
I’m thinking of using the cheapest repairer, what are your thoughts? Read More »
The simple answer is yes if you want to keep it running. Ask yourself: do watches, power tools and motorcycles eventually need to be overhauled and/or restored? The answer, of course, is yes and this applies to everything built by human hands. I don’t need more overhaul work and many people are prepared to throw
Does all older hi-fi equipment need to be overhauled or restored? Read More »
