The Retro Directory

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.

Restore Galore | Vintage Record Player Repair and Vintage Audio Sales & Service

York, Yorkshire

Restore Galore (York area) is a specialist workshop restoring, repairing and selling vintage record players and related audio equipment (1950s–1990s). Services include mechanical and cosmetic turntable restorations, amplifier/receiver servicing, parts sourcing and safety/electrical repairs. Accepts local drop-off and couriered items; restored players are offered for sale with a guarantee.

Retro Reproduction - Repairs

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

Edinburgh-based Retro Reproduction buys, sells and restores vintage hi‑fi. Established 1997, they stock turntables, valve and solid‑state amplifiers, speakers, cassette decks and open‑reel machines, and offer specialist repair, refurbishment and upgrades (including tonearm rewires, cartridge fitting, laser replacement and reel‑to‑reel servicing). They provide free estimates, national/international shipping and handle delicate packing for mailed items.

Retro Workshop

Hythe, Hampshire

Retro Workshop is a Hythe-based specialist workshop restoring and repairing vintage electronics (circa 1930–1985). They focus on valve (tube) equipment — radios, hi‑fi and guitar amplifiers — offering restoration, safety checks, valve testing and access to NOS valves and parts.

RicoRepairs

Chorlton (M21), Manchester; Hebden Bridge (HX7), Greater Manchester; West Yorkshire

Independent audio and electronics repair specialist with 30+ years' experience servicing Technics SL-1200/1210 turntables and DJ equipment. Services include turntable full servicing, tonearm bearing work and pitch fader refurbishment, repairs to hi‑fi and studio kit, plus hand‑made audio cables and bespoke wiring.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Tass Romsey | TV | Norris Close, Romsey, UK

Romsey, Hampshire

Independent TV and audio specialist in Romsey offering repairs, servicing and sales with a recognised vintage hi‑fi and video capability (mid‑1970s to 1990s). Services include TV and hi‑fi repairs, installations and setup, aerial/satellite work (subcontracted), and videotape/audio transfers to DVD/CD. Workshop visits by appointment only.