Frequently asked questions about general hi-fi stuff including various types of equipment, technical concepts and advice for getting the best results.
Yes, we offer pre and post-purchase hi-fi equipment inspections, cartridge inspections and more. A Liquid Audio report can save people hundreds or even thousands of dollars and a great deal of pain. Imagine for example having an expensive amplifier inspected prior to purchase. I find that many hundreds of dollars of work and repairs are […]
What new technology? Modern analog gear uses the same classic circuits, but often with lower-quality parts and construction. There is very little ‘new technology’ in analog audio. Most analog electronic circuit designs date back to the earliest days of tubes and transistors. Even things like class-D and class-T amps are not new. Yes, there are
Of course, but are you honestly surprised..? Ask owners of newer gear how they feel about their expensive “superior modern equipment” that often dies just outside of warranty and is then deemed non-viable to repair. Read the reviews. Every new piece of gear sounds “significantly better” than the one preceding it, right? OK, so how
So the retail machine is designed to get people to ‘trade-up’ to new equipment? Read More »
