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 […]
Every so often, I work on a piece of hi-fi gear that really makes me smile. 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 happened
I’ve just added three great new pieces of hi-fi gear for sale @ Liquid Audio. Check out my Store for all the latest equipment on offer. Liquid Audio has some great new hi-fi equipment for sale. First up, we have a superb hi-fi/home cinema subwoofer, built by me. Just $795. This is a sealed subwoofer
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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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
A very quick update to welcome in 2018, and to share this stunning piece of vintage hi-fi gear. I think we can all agree, it’s pieces like this beautiful Philips RH 750 receiver, with its warm tones and smile-inducing vintage aura, that make classic 70’s gear so desirable. The Philips RH 750 Seriously, this is
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Here’s a closer look at a Denon DP-30L direct-drive turntable and a reminder of why turntables need expert attention. This particular Denon DP-30L direct-drive turntable came in having just been fitted with an Ortofon 2M Red moving magnet cartridge and new audio cable. You’d think she be good to go, right..? For more Denon DP-30L
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