The Retro Directory

Affordable Vintage Audio

Moray

Affordable Vintage Audio (Moray coast, Scotland) specialises in selling, repairing and refurbishing vintage hi‑fi equipment — amplifiers, receivers, tape decks and turntables — with experience on brands such as Akai, Technics, Pioneer, Sony and Cambridge Audio. Services include diagnostics, full refurbishment, routine servicing, custom cable work and modernisation upgrades to make classic kit more usable today. Phone or email for enquiries and shipment/drop‑off arrangements.

Cassette player repairs, AB Repair | Morpeth

Morpeth

AB Repair (Morpeth) is an online specialist repairing and refurbishing retro electronics. Their site documents services and guides for cassette players, CRT TVs/monitors, Sega Game Gear LCD repairs, MiniDisc/Pocket MD audio mods and other retro PC/tech items. They also sell tested refurbished devices via an online shop and provide technical guides and PCB/board repair services.

Cassette Player/Walkman Repair Service

Mail-in specialist repairing and mechanically restoring vintage portable cassette players, with a focus on Sony Walkman models (eg. TPS-L2, WM-10, WM-F10). Services include belt/idler replacement, head cleaning and demagnetising, lubrication and speed calibration, plus deeper restorations and electrical diagnostics quoted after inspection. Diagnostic deposit required; typical repairs £125–£195 and turnaround is around 2–3 weeks after receipt.

EDR & MSPC Repairs

Gloucestershire

Gloucestershire-based electronics workshop offering component- and PCB-level repairs for a wide range of kit — from retro audio (Walkmans, cassette decks, vinyl turntables, 1990s stereo systems) and VHS/VCRs to games consoles, computers and vehicle electronics (ECUs, dashboards, infotainment). Postal repairs accepted; also sells refurbished devices and builds custom gaming PCs. Warranty offered on most repairs.

HiFi Servicing and Repairs

Devizes, Wiltshire

Vinyl Realm is a Devizes high‑street shop and workshop specialising in vinyl records and specialist hi‑fi servicing. They repair amplifiers (including valve amps), turntables (cartridge/stylus fitting, belts, tonearm set‑up), CD and cassette players, speakers and speaker driver replacements, and supply parts and accessories. On‑site workshop and a diagnostic/booking procedure applies.

Moulsham Electronics – Electrical Retailer, Repairs and Service, Disco, Lights and Sound

Chelmsford, Essex

Independent Chelmsford electrical retailer and repair workshop specialising in audio and video restoration and servicing. Offers turntable/record player, cassette deck, VCR/video recorder, vintage radio and hi‑fi repairs alongside TV servicing, CB/comms, and sales/hire of sound, disco and stage lighting equipment. Long-established shop with on-site workshop and local installation services.

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.

Repair Service for Sony Walkman and Portable Cassette Players

Prell Electronics provides flat-rate mail-in repair for Sony Walkman and other portable cassette players. Services include lubrication, alignment, calibration and parts sourcing, with typical turnaround of 6–8 weeks. They accept international Walkman repair orders (US, Canada, Australia and the UK) and offer a 60-day repair warranty.

Services, Upgrades & Repairs - Edinburgh

Edinburgh

Leith‑based hi‑fi retailer and authorised service centre offering showroom demos, sales and comprehensive servicing for analogue and digital audio. Services include turntable setup and overhaul (Rega, Linn LP12, VPI), cassette and open‑reel servicing, amplifier repairs and capacitor replacement, ultrasonic vinyl cleaning, cable burn‑in and room acoustic analysis. Nationwide mail‑in repairs plus local drop‑off and collection.

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.

Vintek – The Vintage Audio Technology Specialists

Frampton, Dorset

Vintek is a Dorset-based specialist workshop offering repair, restoration and servicing for vintage audio equipment — including valve and solid‑state amplifiers, guitar/PA amps, turntables, cassette decks, open‑reel recorders and radio receivers. They provide diagnostics and quotes, parts sourcing where possible, a 12‑month workmanship guarantee and accept devices by post for repair.

WALKMAN REPAIRS - Galaxy Repairs And Spares

London

Established London electronics repair centre specialising in Walkman and portable cassette player repairs, cassette decks, turntables and other vintage audio/electronics. Offers repair, servicing and parts for legacy brands (Sony, Panasonic, JVC, Aiwa), plus buying and selling of audio equipment and postal repair options.