Tj Tomasetti

Fixes the thing instead of throwing it away. Former sole service tech at PS Audio, with years on repair benches before that, including The Music Room. He builds his own tools when nothing off the shelf fits, and he’ll tell you straight up when a repair isn’t worth the money.

Illustration for The Capacitor Problem: Why Old Gear Changes Over Time

01Audio Repair Field GuideBy Tj TomasettiThe Capacitor Problem: Why Old Gear Changes Over TimeElectrolytic capacitors age. Here is what that can mean for an amplifier, receiver, DAC, or other older piece of audio gear.6 min read

Illustration for The First Bench Tool Does Not Need to Be Expensive

02The MagazineBy Tj TomasettiThe First Bench Tool Does Not Need to Be ExpensiveA modest soldering iron can open the door to repair, but information, practice, and safety matter more than the price of the tool.4 min read

Illustration for Ask the Bench: My Vintage Receiver Hums. Is It Worth Fixing

03Ask the BenchBy Tj TomasettiAsk the Bench: My Vintage Receiver Hums. Is It Worth Fixing?A hum is a symptom, not a diagnosis. What it usually means in vintage gear, and how to know whether the repair makes sense before anyone quotes you.4 min read

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