The Retro Directory

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.

Sore Thumb Retro Games | Indie York

York

Brick-and-mortar retro games shop in York selling vintage consoles, cartridges and anime collectibles — many items imported from Japan. Stocks games and hardware for Sega, Nintendo, Sony PlayStation and Xbox-era systems, offers refurbished retro consoles and themed bundles/mystery boxes, plus advice on accessories and connections.

Sound Solution Audio Repairs Bristol

Bristol, Bristol

Bristol-based specialist repairer of DJ and vintage audio equipment. Sound Solution Audio Repairs restores and customises Technics 1200/1210 turntables, services DJ controllers, mixers, synths, amplifiers and pro speakers. Offers workshop drop-off and on-site servicing, uses genuine Technics parts and cites 35 years' experience working on classic audio kit.

Soundcraft Hi-Fi | Audio Shop Ashford

Ashford, Kent

Independent Ashford hi‑fi dealer specialising in high‑end and pre‑owned audio, turntables and vinyl care. Stock includes Rega, Linn, Ortofon and other legacy brands; offers demonstrations, online ordering and turntable servicing (LP12 service centre).

Sounen Audio Repairs | Hi-Fi and audio repairs York

York

Independent audio repairs workshop in York specialising in vintage and hi‑fi equipment. Services include diagnosis, servicing and repair of turntables (including Technics), mixers, amplifiers, CDJs, cassette decks, speakers and hi‑fi separates. Also offers modifications, PAT testing, equipment installation and audio digitisation. Workshop operates by drop‑off/collection by appointment from a studio location on York's South Bank.

Specialized Toy Restoration - Smart Choice Repair Center

Boca Raton

Smart Choice Repair Center (Boca Raton, FL) is a full-service repair and restoration centre specialising in antique and vintage toys — including battery-operated and tin wind-up toys, electric and wind-up toy trains, and vintage dolls/talkers — plus small vintage electricals (radios, lamps, fans). They fabricate parts (springs, gears), perform speaker/headphone repairs, offer prototyping/3D-printing via a FabLab, and provide mail-in and local pickup/delivery options.

Studiocare Service & Repair – Professional Audio Equipment Repair UK

Liverpool, Merseyside

Liverpool-based professional audio retailer and authorised service centre offering repair and restoration for microphones, mixing consoles, loudspeakers and DJ gear. Also stocks used pro-audio kit, builds custom cables, provides hire/rental and designs/install bespoke venue sound systems. Experienced technicians with access to manufacturer parts and service manuals.

Synclavier and Fairlight System Support Services

Los Angeles, Los Angeles

Synhouse (Synclav.com) is a Los Angeles-based specialist that restores, repairs, upgrades and sells New England Digital Synclavier systems and Fairlight IIx samplers. They offer fully restored systems, parts inventory, remote diagnostics/support, house calls and international shipping, plus studio cartage/setup and long-term support for these vintage professional sampling keyboards.

Synth & Professional Audio Repair - Mr Circuit Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Mr Circuit is a Shrewsbury-area workshop specialising in vintage synthesizer and pro-audio repair, modifications and full restorations. They service classic Roland, Korg, Yamaha, Moog and similar-era gear (drum machines, synths, decks), offer parts sourcing, custom circuit work and mixing/mastering, and accept visits or insured courier delivery to their workshop near Shrewsbury.

Synth Repair Services

Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire

Stoke-on-Trent-based specialist repairing and restoring vintage analogue synthesizers and electronic musical equipment. Services include fault diagnosis, full restorations, keyboard overhauls, supply of original/new spare parts and copies of service/user manuals. Experienced with classic instruments such as EMS and Roland models (SH-101, Jupiter-6) and an authorised UK installer of the Synthcom Europa MIDI upgrade for the Jupiter-6.

Synth Repairs in Hertfordshire - Plasma Music Limited

Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire

Hemel Hempstead-based Plasma Music Ltd (Alex Bhinder) provides specialist synth and electronic instrument repairs and restoration — including vintage synthesiser servicing, keyboard contact replacement and a long-life 'Live Forever' backup battery mod — plus valve amp servicing/valve changes, bespoke music electronics and a recording studio. Mail‑in or drop‑off repairs accepted.

Synth Restore Homepage

Elstow, South Bedford

Specialist UK workshop repairing and servicing vintage analogue synthesizers. Synth Restore makes replacement voice/voice-card products for Roland Juno‑106 and Oberheim OB‑X, supplies assembled Minimoog PCBs and ARP module equivalents, and sells these parts via an online shop. Workshop visits by appointment; shipping available.