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Classic OG Marantz CD-73 CD Player Service

Do you like old CD players? Here’s a Gen 1 CD player even older than the one I fixed last time! Welcome back folks as we wind back the clock to 1983. Regulars will be aware of my fascination with CD players, DACs and old digital gear, so if this is something you’re also interested […]

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Marantz CD-52 “Too Old, Can’t Be Fixed, Throw Away” CD Player Repair!

Just a quick and hopefully slightly amusing post today folks, for a laugh as much as anything else. It has a more serious motivation though and that’s to make the point that so much older hi-fi gear is so very repairable. I hope this resonates with readers and reinforces the point that I don’t only

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Legendary Marantz CD-84 CD Player Repair & Review

In this article, we look at why I love older CD players and why this legendary Marantz CD-84 from 1984 is so very lovable! It’s worth considering just how unbelievably disruptive the launch of CD was, back in 1983. I remember it clearly: “Compact Disc – perfect sound, forever.” Who didn’t want that?! Players like

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Marantz 1152DC Integrated Amplifier Repair & Restoration

How’s this for a beautiful amplifier?! I recently repaired and restored this absolutely stunning Marantz 1152DC integrated amplifier, let’s take a look. The Marantz 1152DC is an integrated amplifier from the upper middle of Marantz’s range in the late 1970’s. The 1152DC and others from this series are very collectible now, thanks to their unique

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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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Marantz 2330 Monster Receiver Repair & Restoration

Nothing screams hi-fi louder than the monster receivers of the ’70s and ’80s. The Marantz 2330 is up there with the best, so let’s restore perhaps the dirtiest piece of hi-fi gear I’ve ever seen! The Marantz 2330 is a heavy receiver, actually very heavy for its moderate size – it’s dense. It’s perhaps not

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Marantz 2330 Monster Receiver Overhaul Video Teaser

Check out this video I made showing before and after overhauling this incredible, super-rare Marantz 2330 receiver. The Marantz 2330 is a true monster receiver, like the Pioneer SX-1250 and Sansui G-9000. If you are a monster receiver fan,  and you’ll definitely want to check out this video, and my full article. In the first

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