Secret Chord Analogue helps you get more from the music you love with a range of products, services and experiences celebrating analogue technology.

Products

We’re the creators of Record Restore, the easy to use, second generation 'spread to peel' vinyl record cleaner.

We’re the Australian dealer for Elekit, maker of Japan’s finest tube amplifier kits and for the Australian designer, Red Roo kits.

And we build bespoke, single driver, full range loudspeaker systems.

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Record Restore

Unleash the magic of your vinyl records with Record Restore and get more from the music you love.

Record Restore is more than a cleaning solution; it's your key to rediscover the soul of your records. Empirically proven, this second generation, 'spread to peel' phenomenon banishes even microscopic contaminants, unlocking hidden nuances.

Bid adieu to abrasive methods and static interference. With custom tools and a cost-effective approach, each record becomes a masterpiece. From old classics to new releases, let Record Restore elevate your vinyl experience.

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Tube Amplifier Kits

Secret Chord Analogue can help you upgrade to a high-quality tube amplifier without you having to sell your soul at the crossroads.

You can experience incredible sound, and incredible value for money, by building your own tube amplifier from one of the meticulously designed DIY kits we sell.

We offer three paths to ownership of any of our impressive tube amp kits:


  • build it yourself at home
  • build it yourself at Amp Camp, or
  • we will build it for you.
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Services

  • Amp kit build service,
  • record cleaning service,
  • system upgrade advice,
  • record digitisation service,
  • equipment auditioning ...

    And, we can service your turntable like it’s 1969.

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Record Cleaning Service

Have your vinyl or shellac records professionally cleaned with our archive-quality cleaner, Record Restore.

Independent testing and feedback from customers around the world confirm that Record Restore rivals and even outperforms alternative methods including vacuum and ultrasonic cleaners.

Because it removes more binders and more contaminants than other cleaning methods, Record Restore reveals more of the music etched into the grooves of your records.

If you want to hear all the intricate details in your favourite records but don’t have time to deep clean them yourself, let our experts do it for you.

Read about Record Restore, and hear before and after cleaning samples.

Digitise Your Records

In 1964, George Harrison had a 45 RPM record player custom fitted in his brand new Jaguar. The next year, John Lennon had one installed in his Rolls Royce.

These days, it’s much easier and cheaper to listen to your favourite records on the go. Our analogue-to-digital conversion service can convert your records to digital files that won’t skip when you drive over a speed hump or warp when left in the car.

Digitising the gems in your collection is also a great way to preserve rare records or recordings that have sentimental value – you’d be surprised how many aren’t available on CD or on streaming platforms.

Experiences

We even have audiophile accommodation for your next getaway.

Our ‘Analogue Cabin' in the Blue Mountains features our sound systems delivering high fidelity at high altitude.

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Amp Camp

Always wanted to roll your own? Secret Chord Analogue runs regular Amp Camps where you get to build your own high-end tube amplifier under the guidance of our expert technicians.

Using meticulously designed kits made by Australia’s own RedRoo and Japan’s legendary Elekit, we support you to complete a pre-amp or power amp build within a single day.

That’s only possible because we streamline the process by preparing the parts, workstation and specialist tools before you arrive. Instead of the build taking you several sessions over a number of days, you’ll have your amp fully built and tested by the end of the single day you'll spend in our workshop – ready to take home, plug in and enjoy.

Combine with our Analogue Cabin Experience for the ultimate getaway!

Audiophile Accommodation

Falls Lodge is our highly regarded ‘analogue cabin’ in Australia’s picturesque Blue Mountains. It’s safe to say you’ll struggle to find a holiday rental property with a better sound system than ours.

It features a fully automatic Denon turntable, multiple tube amplifiers and our own Confluence Speaker System. You’ll also find a curated selection of classic vinyl records to help you get into holiday mode.

The cabin accommodates up to six people with options for booking individual rooms for a hosted stay or the entire cabin for those wanting their own space. And, it’s dog-friendly for those with furry audiophile friends.

For more information and bookings, visit the Falls Lodge site

I have now Restored 50 LPs and the results have been fantastic!

Some of these LPs went through a Spin Clean Mk II several times and were still noisy and scratchy. One application of Restore! and they are sounding near mint (or at least "very good +" - if you know discogs).

Worth investing for more. Restore! has done a great job and I have plenty more LPs that need it. It has made a few not so playable gems I picked up used very playable - including my quadraphonic mix of Dark Side of the Moon. I am grateful for that!

Jonathan S Hornsby, Australia

Record Restore Reviewed

"Record Restore is extremely well thought out in a practical sense and, in short, it works.
In most cases with regular dirt and ancient fingerprints and such, it cleans brilliantly on first go.
And even with ridiculous, infuriating manufacturing gunk, such as on my brand new Dire Straits album, two applications stopped the skipping and eliminated just about all the nasty noises.
The cleaning it provides is as good as it gets."

October, 2024

Stephen Dawson scdawson (at) hifi-writer.com