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.

Beverley Electronic Repairs

Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire

Beverley Electronic Repairs is a qualified, local service specialist repairing and restoring vintage hi‑fi, turntables, cassette and reel‑to‑reel decks, valve amplifiers, CD/Minidisc/LaserDisc players and older TV/VHS/Betamax equipment. Services include servicing, in‑home setup, local pickup and couriered distance repairs across Beverley, Hull and surrounding East Riding areas.

Cassette Repair and Maintenance

Vintage-Electronics.net specialises in parts, kits and technical advice for 20th‑century audio equipment — especially cassette decks, turntables and reel‑to‑reel gear. The site sells replacement belts, lamp kits, pinch rollers and related components, hosts service manuals and detailed maintenance guides, and links to partner repair centres.

Electronics Repair Services - Stroud | Orangevalley Systems

Nailsworth, Gloucestershire

Orangevalley Systems (Nailsworth, near Stroud) is a UK electronics repair specialist focusing on vintage hi‑fi and turntables. Services include amplifier and receiver repairs, Technics SL‑1210 cable replacement, turntable setup and cartridge fitting, recapping/capacitor replacement (including old home computers), PCB/solder repairs and refurbishment of vintage audio equipment. Accepts drop‑offs by arrangement or shipped repairs from across the UK.

Essex Amp Repairs | 01376 502160

Witham, Essex

Witham-based specialist workshop repairing, restoring and modifying guitar amplifiers and vintage hi‑fi equipment. Essex Amp Repairs handles valve/tube and solid‑state amps, offers guitar set‑ups and pickup/install work, and is an authorised service partner for several boutique amplifier brands. Open to the public on weekdays at Unit 38 of the Freebournes Industrial Estate.

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.

Hifi Repairs Buttner Electronics

Dunshaughlin, Co Meath

Buttner Electronics (Dunshaughlin, Co. Meath) is an established audio and consumer electronics repair centre specialising in hi‑fi, tape deck, CD player, DJ equipment and TV repairs. Serving Meath, Dublin and surrounding counties, they repair both older legacy units and modern models and offer installation and collection/delivery services.

Maple Audio - Maple Audio

Norton St Philip / Bath

Maple Audio (near Bath) is a specialist audio repair workshop and spare-parts supplier with 25+ years' experience. They repair and restore vintage hi‑fi equipment — turntables, tape decks, cassette players and stereos — for trade and end users, operate an online parts shop and act as an authorised service centre for many manufacturers.

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.

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.

Sony Walkman and Personal Cassette Player Repair Service – Classic-Vintage-HiFi

Classic‑Vintage‑HiFi specialises in refurbishment and mail‑in repair of vintage portable audio. Core services cover Sony Walkman models (including WM-DD, WM-2, WM‑D6C), personal cassette players from Aiwa/Panasonic/Sanyo and Sony DAT Walkman recorders (TCD‑D3/D7/D8). Services include inspection, switch/volume cleaning, belt, centre‑gear and capstan/idler replacement, DAT gearbox re‑lubrication, capacitor replacement and full testing. Refurbished items are offered (listed via eBay). No walk‑ins; repairs performed by post.

Tass Romsey | TV | Norris Close, Romsey, UK

Romsey, Hampshire

Independent TV and audio specialist in Romsey offering repairs, servicing and sales with a recognised vintage hi‑fi and video capability (mid‑1970s to 1990s). Services include TV and hi‑fi repairs, installations and setup, aerial/satellite work (subcontracted), and videotape/audio transfers to DVD/CD. Workshop visits by appointment only.