This is the second JVC QL-F4 direct-drive turntable with speed control issues I’ve repaired recently. Come with me as I resolve the problem. The JVC QL-F4 is a great direct-drive deck, perfect for someone stepping up from a belt-drive or lower-tier DD. They actually have stellar wow and flutter figures, really low for an affordable […]
Liquid Audio proudly offers service and repair for all classic hi-fi electronics and turntables. Look no further than Liquid Audio for all your classic hi-fi service & repair needs. Located in Carine, Western Australia, I offer professional, personalised service and care for your hi-fi equipment. We do things a little differently to other electronics repairers
The Pioneer PL-A35 is one of those rare belt-driven Japanese turntables that most have never seen. I’ve repaired a number of such unusual decks in the last 12 months or so, but this is definitely one of the nicest and in some ways, the most unusual. According to Pioneer: The PL-A35 combines studio-quality performance with the
The Technics SL-23 is an affordable, loveable belt-drive turntable that I highly recommend to anyone looking for their first ‘proper’ deck. Updated March 2024! Technics is perhaps best known for the SL-1200 series of direct-drive turntables and the lovely SL-10 linear tracker. They manufactured a huge range of machines at varying price points, many of
The beautiful and elegant Luxman PD-264 direct-drive turntable is delightfully different, in the way Luxman gear often is and would make a wonderful first ‘proper’ turntable. The Luxman PD-264 is a deck you see often here in Australia. Sold at an affordable price, in a competitive market and when Luxman was a heavy hitter, there
My friend recently had a little mishap with his beautiful Yamaha GT-2000 direct drive turntable. Naturally, I helped him sort it out… The mishap occurred when my friend was cleaning his beloved GT-2000. While using a cleaning cloth near the headshell, he must have brought the cloth too near to the stylus and just caught
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I’ve just had a classic Dual 601 belt-drive turntable in for a major service and it’s almost as good as new! This particular Dual 601 needed recommissioning after an extended period of more than ten years in storage. The automatic tonearm functions were not working correctly and the deck needed a comprehensive grease and lube,
Liquid Audio is proud to offer turntable service and repair in Perth, WA and is serving up some serious love to decks from the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and beyond. Does your audio gear need some TLC? The Liquid Audio laboratory is based in Carine, Western Australia. Liquid Audio is a business with audio soul, audio mojo
Liquid Audio offers some of the finest turntable repairs and service, right here in Perth, Western Australia. Direct-drive, belt-drive and rim-drive decks are welcome. I treat every piece of equipment with the same skill and expertise. A suite of premium test and measurement instruments plus many years’ experience mean I process turntable repairs and set-up your arm
