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Watson Records' HiFi Corner sources and sells collectible vintage hi‑fi equipment and classical vinyl, and offers specialist servicing (turntables, cartridges, speakers, amplifiers). Items are serviced and guaranteed for 12 months; the firm also buys significant collections and offers international mail order.

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.

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High Score Arcades is a UK chain of free‑play arcade venues offering unlimited 60/90 minute sessions across multiple locations. Each site mixes modern and retro machines (including classic titles such as Pac‑Man) and provides birthday parties, exclusive hires and SEN-friendly sessions.

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Independent two‑floor retro games shop selling tested and cleaned consoles, cartridges and discs from classic systems (including Atari 2600) through later generations. Stocks accessories, vintage merch and collectables, and buys used consoles and games for cash.

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Aberdeen

Arcadia Bar & Games is a retro arcade bar in central Aberdeen featuring classic arcade machines (including Pac‑Man), skee‑ball, air hockey, American pool and AR virtual darts. The venue offers a bar with local beers and cocktails, Big Manny’s pizza, contactless 'Playment' cards for game credit, and bookable group packages and events.

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Mountain View, Santa Clara

The Computer History Museum in Mountain View, CA, preserves and interprets the story of computing through large-scale exhibits, artifact collections and public programmes. Highlights include the multi‑gallery Revolution exhibit and rotating displays of historic systems (Apple I, Apple IIc, Lisa, Macintosh), plus tours, education programmes, research archives, events and an online shop.

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Dromore, County Tyrone

Hire company in Dromore (Co. Tyrone) supplying retro LED and slimline arcade machines and classic console bundles for weddings, parties and events. Machines come pre‑loaded with thousands of classic games (Super Mario, Sonic, Pac‑Man, Street Fighter, Mortal Kombat etc.), and the service includes delivery, setup and collection across Northern Ireland.

Home - Cuenet Technical Services

Sunderland, Tyne and Wear

Sunderland-based electronics workshop specialising in professional audio and vintage instrument repair. Cuenet Technical Services offers component-level servicing for valve and solid-state guitar/bass amps, PA and power amplifiers, mixers, and vintage keyboards/synthesizers (including Hammond and Fender Rhodes). They also provide PCB rework, SMD repairs and bespoke electronics design and prototyping, backed by 40+ years' hands-on experience.

Home - London Pinball

London Pinball supplies, hires, services and restores pinball and arcade machines across London and the UK. They offer sales of machines and parts, professional diagnostics and repairs, ongoing maintenance packages, valuation/appraisal services, and collection & delivery. An online shop stocks manuals, flyers, plastics and other pinball accessories.

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Wigan

UK-based online shop supplying spare parts, replacement PCBs, diagnostic boards, cartridges, testers and accessories for vintage home computers (notably Commodore and ZX Spectrum). Also hosts schematics, datasheets and repair guides to support restoration and repair projects.

Home - Synthesiser Service Centre

London, London

London-based Synthesiser Service Centre is an established specialist repair workshop for professional and vintage electronic musical equipment. They offer diagnostics, repairs and parts sourcing for synthesisers, samplers, keyboards, effects and studio rack gear — including many 1970s–1990s classics — with experience fitting retrofits and replacements such as MIDI upgrades and Roland Juno IC replacements.

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.