Receivers

Articles focusing on receivers which are integrated units containing a preamplifier, amplifier and tuner.

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The Worst Bodgery We’ve Seen is Coming…

Coming soon, a collaboration with my friend Jason @ The Speaker Doctor. You simply will not believe what we found inside this otherwise gorgeous, recently sold vintage receiver. What make and model? Where was it purchased from? How much was it and who sold it? You’ll have to stay tuned for that! A simple ‘misunderstanding’ […]

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Hi-Fi Bargains & New Acquisitions

Happy New Year everyone, I trust that the year has started well for you. I thought I’d briefly share a few of the more affordable pieces of hi-fi equipment I’ve serviced, repaired and overhauled so far in 2023, as well as look at a couple of recent acquisitions of my own. Welcome to 2023! Quad

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2022 Recap, Merry Christmas & Happy Holiday!

Merry Christmas and a huge thank you to our customers, subscribers, friends and family. Yes, friends, it’s that time of the year again, welcome to my 2022 recap where we look at a few numbers and enjoy a gallery of wonderful vintage hi-fi equipment! Many thanks to all who’ve helped make 2022 another fantastic year

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Spectacular Sansui G-8000 Receiver Repair & Service

Come with me as I repair and service this absolutely incredible Sansui G-8000 receiver. Guess what folks – she’s for sale 😉 Actually, you might call this a minor overhaul and you heard me right – I can hardly believe it but this Sansui G-8000 is mine, now works perfectly and she is for sale,

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Gorgeous Realistic STA-2000 Receiver Repair & Service

Wow, take a look at this beautiful old girl. This Realistic STA-2000 is one of the most beautiful receivers I’ve had the pleasure of working on. The Realistic STA-2000 was sold here in Australia in the late ’70s, through the Tandy Electronics chain. As a kid, I used to hang out at the local Tandy

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Sometimes Budget Hi-Fi Gear is the Most Fun!

Liquid Audio cares for all hi-fi stereo gear including budget hi-fi, from 1970 onwards. It’s true that many of my posts focus on rare and desirable hi-fi equipment. People like reading about that gear and I certainly enjoy working on it. In reality though, I love working on all hi-fi gear, including budget hi-fi equipment

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Epic Sansui G-9000DB Receiver Overhaul

Come along as I run through the service, repair and overhaul of one of the biggest, meanest monster receivers ever – the Sansui G-9000DB Stereo Receiver! Yes, this thing is officially silly, 170 watts per channel of oval capacitor madness! In this video, I basically run through the service process from first unveiling the beast,

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