Welcome folks, as we look at this lovely Plinius M16 preamplifier I’ve just repaired. Plinius may not be a brand everyone is familiar with, but I can assure readers that this small New Zealand-based company has always made superb hi-fi gear. Plinius is the ‘other’ Perreaux, both NZ manufacturers, and both have always adopted a […]
Check out some of the latest hi-fi equipment to arrive. I’ve finally had a chance to add the latest equipment for sale to the Store, for your perusal. We have a collection of serious pieces for sale here, mostly amplifiers and a lovely CD transport. As usual, every piece has been expertly inspected, tested, cleaned
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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The Accuphase C-202 line-level class-A preamplifier is an extraordinary piece of hi-fi gear. Come along as I service and review this great preamp. The Accuphase C-202 is a line-level, class-A, fully balanced preamplifier. It also features a dedicated CD buffer circuit, with very little in the signal path. By any measure, it is a superb
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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
