The Retro Directory

Amplifier and HiFi Repairs in the North West of England and information about vintage stereo and hi-fi equipment.

Leigh, Greater Manchester

PR Audio (Leigh, Greater Manchester) is a specialist vintage hi‑fi repairer restoring amplifiers, integrated/power/pre‑amps, cassette decks, reel‑to‑reel machines, turntables and speakers from the 1970s–1990s. The proprietor documents detailed repairs and restoration work, offers component/transistor sales and accepts enquiries for vintage kit.

Cassette Deck Service | Vintage Hi-Fi Repair & Restoration Europe

Ljubljana

Specialist European workshop (based in Ljubljana, Slovenia) offering professional repair, 28‑step servicing and full mechanical restoration of vintage cassette decks, reel‑to‑reel machines and classic hi‑fi. Over 30 years' experience, factory‑level calibration using original Nakamichi reference tools, worldwide shipping and a webshop for rare calibration units, dust covers and parts. (Service currently paused — check site for reopening.)

Divine Audio — Vintage & Rare Hifi

Workshop specialist restoring, servicing and selling high‑end vintage hi‑fi from the 1970s–1990s. Stocks restored turntables, cassette decks, amplifiers and speakers from brands such as Nakamichi, Linn, McIntosh and Tannoy. Operates online (no public retail shop), offers in‑house refurbishment and grading, buys trade‑ins and can provide installation/calibration in the London area.

Hear Audio

Lewes, East Sussex

Lewes (East Sussex) based specialist repairing, servicing and upgrading high‑end and vintage hi‑fi and audio/video equipment. Services include repairs, servicing, valve biasing, reel‑to‑reel and cassette deck work, turntable setup and speaker repairs. Sells pre‑owned hi‑fi kit and bespoke 'Witchcraft' cables, and offers UK shipping.

Home - Wilkinson's Hi-Fi, Nelson, Lancashire, UK

Nelson, Lancashire

Wilkinson's Hi‑Fi in Nelson (Lancashire) is a specialist vintage hi‑fi shop and workshop offering repairs and restoration for cassette tape decks (including Nakamichi and classic Sony/Technics/Akai/JVC/Aiwa models), reel‑to‑reel machines, Walkman PRO units and valve amplifiers. They also provide vinyl record cleaning (in‑store and occasional while‑you‑wait), stock used/second‑hand hi‑fi equipment and hold a large spare‑parts collection. Mail‑order repairs are accepted after prior contact.

NEAL cassette deck repairs

Eastcote, London

London Sound (run by Mike Solomons) is a specialist vintage hi‑fi and NEAL cassette deck repair workshop based in Eastcote, London. They offer free estimates, mail‑in repairs, bespoke parts fabrication (eg. belts), full overhauls and valve equipment restoration, with a written 12‑month guarantee on repairs.

Oxford Audio Repairs – Repair, don't discard!

Kidlington

Appointment-only audio repair workshop in Kidlington (OX5) specialising in restoration and repair of vintage and modern hi‑fi: turntables, cassette decks (demagnetise, align, head replacement), amplifiers, loudspeakers, headphones and related electronics. Services emphasise restoring vintage kit from many well-known brands and preserving items rather than discarding them.

Personal Cassette Player Repair - Fix Tech Fast

Fix Tech Fast is a UK electronics service centre offering specialist repairs for personal cassette players and other portable audio equipment. They handle common vintage faults (drive belts/idlers, bearings, worn rollers), battery and jack repairs, water-damage recovery and offer diagnostics, express turnaround, micro-soldering and a mailed-in repair service with warranty options.

Repairs – Deco Audio Shop

Tring

Deco Audio Shop is a UK hi‑fi specialist offering online retail, in‑store repairs and full restorations of analogue and digital hi‑fi equipment. Their in‑house engineer services turntables (mechanical and electronic), fits cartridges, repairs CD players (including laser replacement), re-caps and repairs amplifiers (solid state and valve), re-foams and repairs speakers, and performs cable reterminations. They also manufacture their own Deco Audio range of phono stages, DACs, power supplies and cables.

Retro Reproduction - Repairs

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

Edinburgh-based Retro Reproduction buys, sells and restores vintage hi‑fi. Established 1997, they stock turntables, valve and solid‑state amplifiers, speakers, cassette decks and open‑reel machines, and offer specialist repair, refurbishment and upgrades (including tonearm rewires, cartridge fitting, laser replacement and reel‑to‑reel servicing). They provide free estimates, national/international shipping and handle delicate packing for mailed items.

Services - Vintage Audio London

Wealdstone, London

Specialist vintage audio service in North London focusing on reel-to-reel tape recorders, cassette decks, turntables, amplifiers, speakers and vintage synths. Offers restorations, calibrations and parts replacement, buys or accepts donations of faulty or working equipment, and occasionally lists items for sale.

Servicing - Retrotech Audio - Vintage Audio

Specialist vintage hi‑fi service and repair workshop. Retrotech Audio offers expert servicing for valve (tube) and solid‑state equipment, turntables and loudspeakers, including speaker surround re‑foaming, sourcing original or equivalent parts, and UK collection/delivery. Team includes ex‑BBC and brand‑specific technicians.