Clarke Audio

Simply put, a tremendous amount of experience and knowledge coupled into a lovely accommodating gentleman. Definitely the go to for any true high fidelity enthusiast looking for repairs, upgrades and a damn fine conversation.

Some years back, I took a Chinese-made valve amp that I bought online to Dallas for a once over and an upgrade to some important bits. I was marvelling at the sound from this self-same amp over the past weekend, about 8 or 9 years later, which prompted me to get online and finally write this review. The man is unbelievably knowledgeable - and like most people who have encyclopaedic knowledge and a love for what they do, he's happy to share it with those who are interested. In fact I think I spent two hours dropping my amp off and maybe 3 picking it up again, because we got to talking and didn't stop - I'm pretty sure this is not an unusual occurrence either. His workmanship was superb, the parts used were top notch, and his advice was honest and spot on (I'd asked him whether he'd replace the mains transformer in the amp, and he declined saying the current unit was up to the task - instead of just doing it and charging me money).In a nutshell, my experience was of an honest if somewhat mad genius who has a genuine love for hifi and knows his capacitors from his cucumbers. I'm kind of sad that my amp never broke down, because I really enjoyed the chat.5 stars.

Found Clark Audio after a search for Marantz repair and took a power amp with a bad channel for repair. What I found was a wealth of knowledge and advice and, after repairs to the amp circuit boards and power stage, I have the amp back sounding better than it has for years - perhaps better than it ever did!I highly reccomend Clark Audio for expert advice quality workmanship and good old fashioned service!

I paid $100 for Clarke audio to look at my amplifier. I called a month later to be told, don't call us we'll call you". After each month went by I would telephone or send an email requesting an update. No response. After 13 months I got in contact with them and went and picked up my amp unfixed with the top lid bolts missing. No $100 refund. There are many other audio repair companies in Melbourne. My advise

Dallas was able to tell me what the problem was with my amp, why the problem had arisen and then go ahead and repair it within 24 hours.Great price and super fast turn around.Highly recommend!

I am new to the world of tube amplifiers, and Dallas was extremely generous with his time, and willingness to give honest answers and tips. A gentleman and a true professional.

Dallas knows his stuff! This is one chap who is committed and dedicated to highend tube gear. Just had my CJ monoblocks serviced, tweaked and health checked by Dallas. His turn around time was outstanding. I received the amplifiers just after 5days! I can't thank Dallas enough for his skills and expertise, a real legend. Speaking of which, they're are only a few legends left...A must have service/ tech place to go to, if you're as serious in getting your precious gear back to full spec. Thanks a million Dallas. Cheers,RJ

I was referred to Dallas by MelbourneHiFi to fix an amp I purchased from them. His knowledge is exceptional and he managed to make the most complicated things make sense to a non audiophile like myself. He was prompt with his servicing and the pricing was awesome. The amp came back sounding a thousand times better. Highly recommended.

I took my elderly Yamaha p2200 to Clarke Audio for a service, new speaker posts and a new power connection. When you get to know Dallas it becomes very obvious that he is not only a walking/talking electronics encyclopedia and a master repairman, more so he's a genuine guy who actually cares about what he does and gives every job 100%. When I picked up my amp Dallas invited me back to the workshop and showed me the pics he took of what was going wrong inside and needed fixing. He then pulled out the circuit diagram of my amp and explained in a way I actually understood how the amp works at a very deep level. Needless to say I got my amp home and its working perfectly now and for the years to come. Thanks 'Diamond' Dallas!! 150% recommended.

Dallas Clarke is an interesting person. Somewhat eclectic and 100% passionate about great sound. What he doesn't know about ultra fidelity and the design and construction, maintenance, repair and upgrading of hi-fi systems and components isn't worth worrying about.