Restoration & Overhaul

Articles about the restoration and overhaul of hi-fi stereo equipment, complex, technical work often involving many hours for a complex piece of equipment.

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Stunning Accuphase E-303 Amplifier Repair & Overhaul

For those who haven’t heard an Accuphase E-303, they are one of the sweetest-sounding integrated amplifiers. Come with me as I repair and overhaul this one. Given everyone’s sitting at home dealing with the Coronavirus, I decided to finish this Accuphase E-303  article, for your reading pleasure. I started writing this one 18 months ago, […]

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Linn Sondek LP12 Turntable Recommission

There aren’t many vinyl lovers who don’t know of the Linn Sondek LP12 turntable. In this article, I recommission a beautiful LP12 that hasn’t played vinyl in over 20 years. The Linn Sondek LP12 is a famous belt-drive deck from enigmatic Scottish manufacturer, Linn. The LP12 is so famous it even has its own Wikipedia

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Rega Planar 2 Turntable Repair & Overhaul

The Rega Planar 2 turntable is a modern classic that sounds great when optimally set up. Come along as I repair and overhaul this lovely example. There’s a lot to love about older Rega Planar 2 and Planar 3 belt-drive turntables, and that’s coming from a direct-drive aficionado! They have a lovely warm, analog sound

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Beautiful Krell PAM-7 Preamplifier Repair & Review

Krell has produced some stunning gear over the years, and this PAM-7 preamplifier is a great example. Come with me as I repair this lovely unit. The Krell PAM-7 preamplifier dates back to earliest days of Krell, but all the trademark features are present: thick boards, premium parts, class-A operation, separate power supply and the

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Beautiful Yamaha CA-2010 Integrated Amplifier Repair & Restoration

The beautiful Yamaha CA-2010 must be one of the best-looking integrated amplifiers of all time. Come with me as I repair and restore this classic amplifier. The Yamaha CA-2010 integrated amplifier is just beautiful and Yamaha knows it. Most people know it too and in fact, this aesthetic design works so well that Yamaha recently

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