Frequently asked questions about the service and repair of hi-fi electronics, vintage hi-fi gear, how and when repairs are viable, warranty etc.
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
I’m most often told that our reputation, professionalism and trusted approach to working with classic hi-fi equipment are responsible. It’s also because we are a specialist small business, working methodically and selectively to preserve classic hi-fi stereo equipment, in a small industry, with few genuinely respected players. We’ve been doing things properly for some time,
Well, like most people, I understand that cheap rarely equates to good. Cheap builders, cheap Chinese motorcycles, cheap hi-fi gear, cheap professionals and technical personnel – adages like “the poor man pays twice” exist for a reason. Growing up, my Dad always used to tell me: You get what you pay for, Mike. AJ Fitzpatrick
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Eventually yes, if you want to keep it running. Watches, power tools, motorcycles and electronic equipment all eventually need to be overhauled and/or restored, and this applies to everything built by human hands. This is not to say YOU need to have your equipment overhauled, but eventually, someone will, assuming they see the value in
