Service & Repair

Frequently asked questions about the service and repair of hi-fi electronics, vintage hi-fi gear, how and when repairs are viable, warranty etc.

My technician uses cheap Chinese parts; what are your thoughts?

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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Do you have cassette deck calibration tapes, head demagnetiser etc?

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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