Rants

These rants are typically short blasts and me spouting off about recent events, news and other stuff!

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Sansui AU-317 Amplifier Repair, Review & Rant!

Come with me this time as I repair a Sansui AU-317 integrated amplifier and discuss problems associated with the wrong approach to caring for old beauties like this. As a friend pointed out to me the other day, this isn’t really a rant and I don’t actually rant here at Liquid Audio, but I do […]

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Changes to Our Advisory Service

A quick update regarding changes to our advisory service. You may be aware that we offer an advisory service to the hi-fi community. We’re one of just a handful of technical specialists doing so. Through this service and a desire to assist hi-fi lovers, we’ve helped people worldwide diagnose faults, improve their systems, purchase end-game

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Shocking Krell Destruction Hall of Shame Addition

These latest additions to the Hall of Shame are two of the worst cases of hi-fi electronics bodgery I’ve ever seen. This shocking case of Krell destruction – of a Krell KRC preamp – by a so-called expert has to be seen to be believed. Visit my Hall of Shame for all the horrifying details,

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New Hi-Fi Repair Hall of Shame Dedicated to Bad Repairs

I’ve just created my new Hall of Shame, dedicated to bad repairs. My aim is to raise awareness about the diabolical workmanship of certain ‘repairers’ who destroy hi-fi gear. Unlike the rest of my site, the Hall of Shame has one focus – to expose bad repairs and bad repairers. I’m especially interested in saving

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BMW R1200R Motorcycle Problems

In this article, I discuss problems with my 2009 BMW R1200R motorcycle. Warning: the list is extensive, but the biggest problem isn’t the bike… Updated: 2023, with a twist! This isn’t an article I enjoyed writing back in 2015, or updating in 2017 before I sold the bike, but it’s the sort of article that

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Vinyl vs CD – is Vinyl Higher-Resolution?

I am often asked why vinyl sounds so darn good and why compact disc (CD) was created if vinyl was/is a ‘better’ medium? So, let’s answer the question: “Vinyl vs CD – is vinyl higher resolution?” Vinyl vs CD – what’s better? This isn’t a simple question to answer. What makes a ‘better’ medium in

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The Redgum RGi120 Integrated Amplifier – Australian Quality? You Decide…

Redgum is an Australian brand I really wanted to be able to write great things about when I repaired and serviced this Redgum RGi120 integrated amplifier. Being completely independent and running a website entirely without advertising means I always say exactly what I think. I’m not swayed by anyone else, I don’t owe anyone any

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The Sansui Corrosive Glue Problem

The infamous Sansui corrosive glue problem is one that affects many vintage hi-fi amplifiers and other equipment. Resolving the issues caused by this glue is time-consuming, but essential. You may be familiar with the scenario – over time, your favourite Sansui (or other) amplifier starts to develop faults. Maybe it won’t come out of protection,

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Capacitors

Capacitors – Why They Are Important

Capacitors are important and I have thousands of the things in my parts inventory. Let’s dig into why. To answer this we perhaps need to look first at what they do and how they are made. Capacitors store charge, like little reservoirs. They also block the flow of direct current and therefore DC voltages. Some

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Common Turntable Question: Service my Old Turntable or Buy a New Deck?

Common turntable question #1: Mike – should I spend a little on my old deck or just get rid of it and buy a new one? I get asked this all the time. Is there a simple answer? Well yes, usually there is. There is nothing new in turntable design and much of the best

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