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, this is not a service we offer. Many older service manuals are available online, and you don’t need my help to obtain them. Much of my service data, however, comes directly from manufacturers, distributors and other specialist sources, and is unavailable to the public. Service data is intended for technicians and is provided in […]
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 when technically correct replacements are used. This is, of course, the key, though, and people often get these details wrong. Part of the art of repairing electronics involves understanding what replacement parts are optimal in various scenarios and how to select the most
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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,
