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Yamaha CX-1 Preamplifier Service & Repair

You may have seen my article about repairing a gorgeous Yamaha MX-1 power amplifier. This time I’m servicing a matching Yamaha CX-1 preamplifier. Yamaha made some really superb hi-fi gear back in the day, as I’m sure many of you know. There were the B series VFET amps like the B-1 and B-2, the legendary […]

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Marantz Model 6300 Turntable Service & Review

Every so often, I work on a piece of hi-fi gear that makes me smile, and the Marantz Model 6300 direct drive turntable is one of them. One look at a Marantz Model 6300 and you’ll reach an inevitable conclusion: you want and need to find one to add to your collection! That’s exactly what

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Sony TA-4650 VFET Amplifier Service & Reliability Enhancement

I’m reluctant to use the word ‘sexy’ when it comes to hi-fi gear but if I were to, it would apply to this baby Sony TA-4650 VFET amplifier! What can one say after working on one of these stunning Sony TA-4650 VFET integrated amplifiers? I fell for this little beauty and came to understand why

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Luxman SQ-202 Amplifier Repair & Service

A great example of the beautiful gear I get to work on is this stunning Luxman SQ-202 integrated amplifier that I’ve just repaired and serviced. The Luxman SQ-202 integrated amplifier is a model dating right back to the early ’70s. In fact, it was released 1970 and produced until 1973. Lots more great information and

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