The Retro Directory

Repairing a BBC micro power supply unit (PSU)

Cheshunt Computer Club is a UK vintage computing club offering resources and technical articles for enthusiasts of 1970s–1990s home computers. The site hosts repair walkthroughs (including a BBC Micro PSU repair video), historical overviews of Acorn/BBC Micro, Sinclair, Atari, Dragon and Oric systems, and notifications for forthcoming club meetings.

Repairing Audio and Video Equipment at Repair Café

Repair Café International is a volunteer-run network that organises local Repair Café events where expert volunteers help the public repair household items — including retro audio and video gear such as record players, tape recorders, CD/DVD players and VHS devices. The organisation provides repair guides, a worldwide map to find local events, and a starter kit and support for groups wanting to set up their own Repair Café.

Repairs

Belfast, Northern Ireland

Richer Sounds (Ireland) — national hi‑fi retailer and service centre offering sales of turntables, vinyl and tape/audio recorders alongside modern hi‑fi and AV kit. They provide assessments and repairs via local stores and a central Manchester service centre, with quoted initial inspection charges, repair estimates, progress updates and a 90‑day warranty on completed work.

Repairs

Wroughton, Wiltshire

Wroughton-based specialist providing repair and restoration services for vintage radio sets, plus a supply of spares and replacement parts for older radios and related vintage audio equipment.

Repairs - Vintage Wireless Rescue

Vintage Wireless Rescue (owner John Woolman) is a UK specialist in repair and restoration of vintage valve and transistor radios. Services include fault diagnosis, cosmetic and electronic restoration to original spec, safety testing, Bluetooth retrofit options and sales of fully serviced vintage radios. Operates from a purpose-built workshop near the Northampton/Warwickshire/Leicestershire border and offers mail/courier service and appointment viewings.

Repairs - Williams Amusements - Arcade Machines for sale

Castleford, West Yorkshire

Williams Amusements (Castleford) sells, restores and repairs arcade machines, pinballs and jukeboxes. They operate a repair centre and warehouse showroom, offer custom-built cabinets and artwork, provide delivery/courier service, and buy or part-exchange old machines.

Repairs – AudioGoldLondon

London

Audio Gold (AudioGoldLondon) is a London-based second‑hand hi‑fi shop and workshop specialising in vintage audio. They buy and sell used hi‑fi and vinyl, stock turntables, cassette decks and reel‑to‑reel gear, offer in-store demos and commercial installation, and provide repairs and servicing (Technics 1200/1210 specialists).

Repairs – Beepboop Electronics

Worcester

Beepboop Electronics is a UK maker and repair workshop specialising in Eurorack modules and tape-based desktop machines. They sell Eurorack modules, DIY kits and accessories via an online store and offer repair services for Eurorack modules and small desktop synths (potentiometers, switches, jacks) with bench rates and postage options.

Repairs – Deco Audio Shop

Tring

Deco Audio Shop is a UK hi‑fi specialist offering online retail, in‑store repairs and full restorations of analogue and digital hi‑fi equipment. Their in‑house engineer services turntables (mechanical and electronic), fits cartridges, repairs CD players (including laser replacement), re-caps and repairs amplifiers (solid state and valve), re-foams and repairs speakers, and performs cable reterminations. They also manufacture their own Deco Audio range of phono stages, DACs, power supplies and cables.

Repairs – Pure Amiga

Pure Amiga is a UK specialist for Amiga computers offering diagnostic, repair and restoration services. Services include port and socket replacement, component and SMD IC replacement, PCB rework, battery-leak remediation and two-level recap services (standard electrolytic and premium polymer), plus ultrasonic cleaning and a 90-day warranty. Model-specific recapping prices are listed for A500, A600, A1200, A1500/2000, A4000 and CD32.

Repairs – Rocky Road Music

Uppingham, Rutland

Rocky Road Music is a Uppingham-based sound, lighting and events company with a workshop offering guitar, bass, amplifier and speaker repairs (including vintage amp work), instrument setups and keyboard repairs. They also provide PA and lighting hire, sound engineering and event production across the East Midlands.

Repairs / Restorations & Moving Your Pinball | 1stoppinball

Poole

UK-based pinball parts specialist and online shop supplying spares, LED kits, playfield cleaning/wax, rubbers, coils and other components for classic pinball machines. The site also publishes a Repairs & Restorations page with a vetted list of UK repair specialists and recommended movers for transporting pinball/arcade machines.