Welcome to Platinum Audio
A professional audio and electronics Lab, specializing in audio restoration, repair and upgrade services
Experience working on hundreds of pieces of audio equipment, including most Midfi / Hifi brands:
Pioneer, Marantz, Sansui, Mcintosh, Luxman, Quad, Accuphase, NAD, Fisher, Rotel, Sony, Harman Kardon, Rotel, Telefunken, JVC, Toshiba, Technics, Panasonic, Hitachi, Phillips..
Our Services
- Troubleshooting and repair of audio equipment
- Power and Distortion Analysis of Audio Amplifiers and Sources
- Component replacement & Modern component integration
- Light and LED Replacement and LED conversion
- Calibrations (Bias, DC offset, Voltage/Current supplies…)
- Recaps: capacitor replacement and retrofitting with modern audio-grade capacitors
- Transistor, Opamps, and semiconductor upgrades
- Cleaning Controls: Volume, tone and balance pots, switches
- Faceplate and accessory polishing
- Soldering and circuit board inspection and repair
- Frequency/channel linearity tests
About Us
Platinum Audio was founded in 2014 by Michael Garner, a passionate engineer, musician and multi-disciplinary technician.
Michael Garner's Credentials
- Bachelor of Engineering
- 10+ Years in Vintage Audio Repairs
- 10+ Years in Commercial Electronic Manufacturing
- DEP (Vocational Technical Degree) in Electro-Mechanics
- Collegial Studies in Engineering Technologies
- Certified Soldering Specialist
- 5+ Years in Commercial Technical Support and Solutions
- Lifelong Passion for Music and Perfection
Rates
Rates in Canadian dollars: 66$ / hour
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Demo Videos
Featured Restorations
SANSUI AU-9500 Stage 2 Restoration
This is a restoration of a Sansui AU9500, where all of the electrolytic capacitors were changed, the transistors (preamp and amplifier section), relays, some wires/terminals along with more technical service and proper integration of new parts. Click here to see more details about this project.
MARANTZ 2275 Stage 2 Restoration
This is a restoration of a Marantz 2275, where all of the electrolytic capacitors were changed, the transistors (preamp and amplifier section), relays, some wires/terminals along with more technical service and proper integration of new parts. Click here to see more details about this project.
See more demos and sample projects here
Contact Us
Please contact us by E-mail for any inquiries or services.
Please include make, model number and brief description of your problem in your email
Email: PlatinumAudio@Outlook.com
Pick-up & Drop-off equipment in Montreal, Quebec, Canada by appointment or by mail
