You’ll find lots of articles about turntables & vinyl on my website. You’ll also find stuff about records and analogue systems that incorporate vinyl.
Turntable lovers, here is a rare opportunity to purchase this stunning, rare Kenwood KD-650 direct-drive turntable. That's correct, these stunning decks almost never come up for sale. This superb Kenwood KD-650, in original condition, has been restored, serviced and is ready for her next owner to enjoy. UPDATE - Sold…
Now here's a deck that got some attention whilst it was with me. Come with for this second #TechnicsMonth article as I repair and service a rare and beautiful Technics SL-M3 linear-tracking turntable. Do you like awesome turntables, Technics gear and fine furniture? If so, you'll definitely love the Technics…
The Yamaha GT-2000 direct-drive turntable is one of the great super-decks from the golden era. Come along as I install a new RCA cable and review this beautiful deck. Make no mistake, if you want one of the very best turntables, it's going to be a high-end deck from Japan.…
There aren't many vinyl lovers who don't know of the Linn Sondek LP12 turntable. In this article, I recommission and restore a beautiful LP12 that hasn't played vinyl for 20+ years. The Linn Sondek LP12 is a famous belt-drive deck from enigmatic Scottish manufacturer, Linn. In fact, the LP12 is…
The Rega Planar 2 is a modern classic, a turntable that sounds fantastic when optimally set up. Come along as I repair and overhaul this lovely older Rega Planar 2.There's a lot to love about the older Rega Planar 2 and Planar 3 belt drive turntables, and that's coming from…
The beautiful and iconic Kenwood KD-650 turntable is one of the very best decks of its era. Come with me as I repair an elusive fault, overhaul and review this classic deck. It's no secret that the Kenwood KD-600 is one of my favourite turntables. I've owned a KD-600 for many…
Wow, this Sony PS-8750 is easily one of the most beautiful turntables I've had the pleasure of working on. Come with me as I repair, service, upgrade and review this stunning deck. There really isn't much more I can say about the timeless beauty of the Sony PS-8750. Sony must…
Every so often, a customer brings me something that reminds me just how much I love vintage hi-fi. The Dual 1219 idler-drive turntable is just such a piece. The Dual 1219 idler-drive turntable is a relic from an era when almost everything was made out of metal and wood. The…
This lovely Denon SL-7D direct drive turntable needed a thorough service in order to play records nicely again. I figured it was a great opportunity to review this classic deck. I've written about the Denon SL-7D previously, they are good, honest turntables and I enjoy working on them. The SL-7D…
If readers wonder whether I only work on more expensive hi-fi equipment, not at all. Liquid Audio cares for all hi-fi stereo gear including budget hi-fi, from 1970 onwards. If it's hi-fi, I'll look at it.It's true that many of my posts focus on rare and desirable hi-fi equipment. People…