Service articles focussed on the maintenance of hi-fi equipment to restore functionality.
The Yamaha GT-2000 direct-drive turntable is a super-deck from the golden era. Come along as I install a new RCA cable on this beautiful deck. Make no mistake, if you want one of the very best turntables, it’s going to be a high-end deck from Japan. For many, it will be a direct-drive deck like […]
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The Harman/Kardon PM665 is a classic amplifier. Like a lot of gear, this one had been messed with and needed some TLC. The Harman/Kardon PM665 is a beast of an integrated amplifier. With a power output of 100 Watts per channel, plus a useful amount (maybe 3 Watts) of class-A power, this amplifier is black,
Sony took its hi-fi product lines very seriously back in the day and the Sony TA-FA777ES is a testament to it. Let’s take a closer look at one of the last ‘proper’ integrated amplifiers from Sony. The Sony TA-FA777ES is part of Sony’s ES product range from the 1990s. Tragically and as Sony fans around
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The beautiful and iconic Kenwood KD-650 turntable is one of the very best decks of its era. Come with me as I repair an elusive fault, overhaul and review this classic deck. It’s no secret that the Kenwood KD-600 is one of my favourite turntables. I’ve owned a KD-600 for many years and this is how
Is it any wonder folks new to hi-fi go nuts over gear like this? This classic 45-year-old vintage Sony hi-fi system just came in for its first service! And guess what – this beautiful, vintage Sony TA-1150D & TC-204SD now work perfectly again, after service. Have you ever seen a more beautiful, basic hi-fi system?
