Frequently asked questions about the service and repair of hi-fi electronics, vintage hi-fi gear, how and when repairs are viable, warranty etc.
Yes, all electronic equipment needs periodic maintenance. Pretty much everything made by humans needs some form of periodic maintenance or service, so this should come as no surprise. I regularly have to de-scale my coffee machine and kettle for example, but not everyone does or even knows they need to. Complex electronic equipment often containing […]
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
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I use various cleaning techniques, depending on the equipment make and model, the parts I’m cleaning and how dirty it is, some of which I’ll briefly describe here. Exterior For most metallic, painted, and plastic exteriors, I recommend starting by carefully dusting the surfaces to be cleaned. Then, a microfibre cloth and mild detergent/water solution
Both electronic and mechanical components experience wear over time. Electronic Components Many will know that capacitors degrade over time, 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 after
That depends on the circumstances. 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 is never a 5-minute job. It can take significant time with a complex deck/installation but no matter what the scenario, doing
Customers tell me it’s because of our reputation, professionalism and trusted approach to working with classic hi-fi equipment. Liquid Audio specialises in preserving and rejuvenating classic hi-fi stereo equipment and delivering benchmark attention to detail, service, and value for discerning customers. Reputation Reputations can’t just be ‘crafted’; they must be earned, and that’s harder. Our widely
Thankfully, most folks know that ‘really cheap’ rarely equates to ‘really good’. Adages like “the poor man pays twice” exist for a reason and growing up, my Dad always used to tell me: You get what you pay for, Mike. AJ Fitzpatrick Dad was right and those wise words have stayed with me, influencing my
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