Are we the most stupid mofo's on the planet

[Johnny nocash]

I've got the most basic midi system that has always played without fault despite the total lack of respect I treated it with.
On the other hand I've handled my 'Better stuff' with kid gloves & got repaid by the fuckin expensive boxes capsizing. Forums are littered with examples of Hifi kit (often hi-end) breaking & owners seeking advice on how to fix it.
These things aren't formula 1 cars where designers have to balance ultimate performance against longevity over 60 odd laps.
I'm looking for owners of Hifi equipment to name what kit let them down with regards to reliability.
God save the Que.... No, Hifi

[southall-1998_mk2]

Audio Note Meishu. Always kept blowing it's fuse when switching on, despite getting checked over at AN.
Audio Note Oto SE Silver Signature on loan. The next day both channels stopped working. When AN got the unit, they said it worked fine. Sounds like fecking BS!
Pink Triangle Turntable, can't recall which model. Useless build quality. Wouldn't trust anyone sneezing next to one.

Can't think of anything else really.

S.

[Johnny nocash]

That's a great start Shane,.... Audionote..... Well fuckeroo we're off & running.

[gninnam]

Sorry but can't add anything as all the high end shizle i have had has not let me down long term

[Roy S]

Sorry but can't add anything as all the high end shizle i have had has not let me down long term

+1, and there's always the warranty to fall back on

[Johnny nocash]

Sorry but can't add anything as all the high end shizle i have had has not let me down long term

Fair do's Andy, but I reckon Shilze should be spelt Shindo

[Smegger68]

Rotel RA820BX amplifier that blew both it's main power caps. Replaced them myself so no biggie really.

Exposure XXVRS remote chip went faulty, would randomly go into mute for no reason. £85 & shipping for Exposure to fit a new one.

Audion Sterling amp that just blew up. £100 to Tube Distinctions to repair.

Think that's been everything actually.

[walpurgis]

If you have a list of everlasting Hi-Fi we'd love to hear about it. Otherwise I think most of us accept that equipment will fail eventually.

[Pieoftheday]

If you have a list of everlasting Hi-Fi we'd love to hear about it. Otherwise I think most of us accept that equipment will fail eventually.

Castle Knight 3 speakers, lovely little speakers that died within 6months, returned for repair only to be told just one was faulty.when they came back they both died within 2 weeks!! Arcam cd 73t ,2 repaires within 2 months then died within 4years, I was told on the phone by arcam it was probably the laser and I'd done well it lasted that long!!

[dave2010]

Very disappointed with Logitech Squeezebox Boom, Classic, Touch etc. Originally seemed a good idea, but Logitech gave up on the system too early. Particularly disappointing is the large “radio” Boom version, which still powers up, but forgets its settings regularly, and also also has been “infected” with a nasty stickiness (well documented elsewhere I think) which makes the knobs and buttons unpleasant to handle. Very poor show. I liked the concept. I think my Classic and Touch do still work though, and the server software does still work, but now maintained by an army of volunteers. I like these when I get the servers running, but that’s not too often nowadays.

I have other kit which is “centuries” old which is still good and working. The Logitech stuff was a real bummer, with a very short effective lifespan.