The Retro Directory

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.

THE RETRO GAME CORNER

Online retro games and consoles shop specialising in classic systems (Nintendo, Sega, Sony, Atari etc.), replacement parts and modding kits (including RetroSix), plus restoration and send-in repair/retrofit services for Game Boy, Game Gear and other vintage handhelds and consoles. Also imports Japanese titles and hardware.

Twisted Toys: Cool Vintage Toys, Retro & Cult Collectables Free UK P&P – TwistedToys

Twisted Toys is a UK-based online retailer specialising in vintage toys and retro collectables from the 1960s–1990s. Stock covers classic toy lines (Star Wars, Transformers, He‑Man/MOTU, Thundercats, TMNT, Corgi/Dinky) and a wide range of retro video games and consoles (Atari, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum, NES/SNES, Mega Drive, PlayStation, N64, Dreamcast etc.). The shop lists boxed and collectible items and offers UK postage.

Vintage Hifi Restoration & Sales | Atherstone Audio

Atherstone, Warwickshire

Atherstone Audio (Atherstone, Warwickshire) is a specialist vintage hi‑fi workshop restoring, servicing and selling classic audio equipment from the 1950s–80s. Services include full restorations and turntable overhauls, valve and solid‑state amp repairs, reel‑to‑reel work, vintage instrument and PA amp restorations, custom phono/amplifier builds, PCB prototyping and analogue→digital mastering. Showroom visits are by appointment and a curated online shop lists restored systems and parts.

Vintage Watch Repairs - Expert Classic & Luxury Watch Repair

Tring; Thame, Hertfordshire; Oxfordshire

BHI‑accredited UK watch repair specialists (Watch Doctors Ltd.) offering vintage and luxury watch servicing and restoration. Swiss‑trained technicians in Tring and Thame handle mechanical, quartz and pocket watches, plus dial restoration, glass/case/bracelet repairs and postal repair packs with free estimates.

ZX Spectrum 16K/48K/48K+ - Repair | Happy Little Diodes

Happy Little Diodes provides specialist repair and restoration for Sinclair ZX Spectrum 16K/48K/48K+ machines. Services include diagnostics, replacement of electrolytic capacitors, keyboard/ULA parts consultation, AV (composite) video modification, and installation of a ULA heatsink. Repairs are handled via the website with invoicing for parts and return shipping; basic service shown from £44.99 plus parts and postage.