Frequently asked questions about the service and repair of hi-fi electronics, vintage hi-fi gear, how and when repairs are viable, warranty etc.
In most cases yes, no problem. We have stocks of incandescent and LED lamps, in the most common sizes, so you can choose what suits you. For the ultimate vintage goodness, incandescent lamps are the way to go. For a more modern look, LED illumination is great.
No, we neither use nor recommend kits, nor do we sell parts lists, BOMs, or parts. Repairing and overhauling electronic equipment involvesmuch more than swapping parts. For the average owner, attempting to overhaul a complex piece of hi-fi electronics via a kit is as silly as it sounds and usually creates more problems than it
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I’d be happy to assist, but hopefully you read this before blowing anything up! If you’ve purchased equipment from Japan and it has blown up, though, we will need to establish what damage has been done. This is done through a careful hands-on assessment of the unit in question. Line Voltage Different regions use different
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Yes, if you want equipment to last, all of it needs some form of periodic maintenance; the more complex, the more it needs. Nothing is exempt, and maintenance, including cleaning, lubrication, adjustment, or parts replacement, is simply a designed-in element of ownership. Complex electromechanical equipment, containing hundreds of parts and often operating decades beyond its
Based on what I’ve seen, most people shouldn’t spray anything onto or into their hi-fi equipment! Remember that my job is SAVING classic hi-fi equipment, and that means I can’t recommend uncontrolled/unknown processes involving unknown/incorrect products by individuals with little expertise/knowledge. This has to make sense, and anyone working in a professional or technical space
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