Frequently asked questions about the service and repair of hi-fi electronics, vintage hi-fi gear, how and when repairs are viable, warranty etc.
Based on what I’ve seen over the years, most people shouldn’t spray anything into any equipment! Now, if you have access to proper commercial-quality products, appropriate for your use case and actually know how to use them, go for it. But those people aren’t here, reading this FAQ, if you see where this is going. […]
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I use various cleaning techniques, depending on the equipment make and model, the parts I’m cleaning and how dirty it is, some of which I’ll briefly describe here. Exterior For most metallic, painted, plastic and composite exteriors, I recommend starting by carefully dusting the surfaces to be cleaned. Then, a microfibre cloth and mild detergent/water
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 not a 5-minute job. It can take significant time with a complex deck/installation, and doing this work correctly requires time
A few reasons I think, but I’m told that our reputation for integrity, professionalism and our trusted approach play a significant part. The short answer: Liquid Audio is an ethical, specialist small business, preserving classic hi-fi stereo equipment, in an industry of ‘recappers’, shotgun parts replacers and too few passionate and genuinely respected technicians. For
