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 sensitive hi-fi equipment! If you have access to proper commercial-quality products appropriate for your use case and truly know how to use them, that’s one thing, and exceedingly rare. Those people aren’t here, reading this FAQ, however. For those who are […]
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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
I believe it’s mostly because of our trusted approach and reputation for integrity, professionalism, and great results. The short answer: Liquid Audio is an ethical, small business, carefully preserving classic hi-fi stereo equipment and educating the community, in an industry with too many ‘recappers’, shotgun parts replacers and too few knowledgeable, passionate and genuinely respected
