Frequently asked questions about the service and repair of hi-fi electronics, vintage hi-fi gear, how and when repairs are viable, warranty etc.
No, almost all rare transistor types on eBay are fakes. The TLDR is that some parts are no longer available and that’s a certainty. If unavailable parts suddenly appear on eBay or other places selling to the general public, often in mainland China, walk away, unless you like throwing money away. This point about retailers […]
Yes, transistors can be replaced in almost all cases, with excellent results with the correct replacements. Part of the art of repairing electronics involves using replacement/substitute parts and understanding how to select them when original parts are no longer available (NLA). This art is generally not well understood. Here is a perfect example: Substitution Transistors
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Anyone offering this overall advice should not be taken seriously. Cheap Chinese parts are everywhere and they have a place in very affordable equipment, Bluetooth speakers, soundbars etc. But there is a reason Bluetooth speakers and soundbars die after just a few years and I’d suggest that any technician telling you that cheap Chinese parts
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Yes, we have precision RF alignment equipment and are one of only a few still offering this service. I’ve always held a strong interest in radio and keep a range of the most important RF test and measurement equipment, cables and connectors necessary to perform alignments of AM and FM broadcast band radios and tuners,
Indeed I do, you cannot do this sort of work properly without them. In fact, I have some of the coolest cassette deck-specific tools available, custom-made for working with cassette decks and these are necessary tools of the trade. My stash includes various calibration tapes including a custom Pioneer set for use with the CT-A9X
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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.
No, we neither use nor recommend kits, nor do we sell parts lists, BOMs, or parts. Repairing and overhauling electronic equipment involvesmuch more than swapping parts. For the average owner, attempting to overhaul a complex piece of hi-fi electronics via a kit is as silly as it sounds and usually creates more problems than it
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