The Retro Directory

Servicing of Tape Recorders

Ipswich, Suffolk

Specialist workshop near Ipswich offering repair, alignment and restoration of reel-to-reel tape recorders (notably Revox and Studer). Services include head cleaning, head relapping, demagnetising and performance printouts using Lindos automated test equipment. Courier collection for repairs is available; quotations are chargeable and deductible from final cost.

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.

The Centre for Computing History Museum – Cambridge

Cambridge

The Centre for Computing History (Cambridge) is a hands-on museum dedicated to preserving and exhibiting computing and gaming hardware from the 1970s–1990s. Displays cover classic home computers, early consoles and arcade history, with interactive exhibits (eg. Big Trak), an education room and a visitor café/snack bar.

TV, DVD, HI-FI & Video Repairs in North West London

North West London

Independent North West London specialist repairing and restoring vintage audio and electronics. Michael Maurice Repairs handles record players, radiograms, cassette and reel‑to‑reel tape machines, CRT TVs and VHS/video recorders, offers on‑site assessments and workshop servicing, and sells refurbished vintage hi‑fi equipment.

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Westcliff on Sea, Essex

Home Entertainment Services (Westcliff-on-Sea) is an independent repair and media‑transfer workshop specialising in televisions (CRT, projection, Plasma, LCD, LED), hi‑fi and legacy video/audio formats. They repair cassette decks, amplifiers, tuners, Minidisc equipment and offer transfers/duplication from VHS, VHSC, Betamax, 8mm, V2000, LaserDisc and DV to DVD, plus cassette/reel-to-reel to CD. Local collection/delivery, home visits and mail-in shipping are available across Essex.

Vectis Auctions | Retro Gaming Toys & Collectables Specialist Auction

Vectis Auctions is a UK-based collectable toy and retro gaming auction specialist. They buy and consign retro games, consoles, vintage PCs, arcade and pinball machines, provide valuations and catalogue services, run online and in-house auctions and handle international packing and shipping for sold lots.

Vintage Amp, Mixer and Keyboard Repairs

Breamore, Hampshire

Vintage Keys Studio (Breamore, Hampshire) specialises in servicing and restoring vintage amplifiers, mixers and keyboards. Services include in-house repairs, valve amp servicing, PSU re-caps, safety rewires, fabrication of replacement metal parts, online technical consultations and handling of donated instruments. Visits are by appointment.

Vintage Boombox Repair |

Online marketplace specialising in vintage boomboxes and parts. The site lists many classic 1970s–1990s models (Sony, JVC, Sharp, Sanyo, Hitachi, etc.), offers parts and items sold 'for parts or repair', and ships items to buyers.

Vintage Guitar Amplifier Repairs & Restorations | Amp Tech Cardiff

Cardiff, Wales

Cardiff-based specialist repairing and restoring vintage valve guitar amplifiers (1950s–1990s). Offers mechanical and period-accurate cosmetic restorations, free evaluations, and buys/sells vintage amps including British and American makes such as Vox, Marshall, Fender and Selmer.

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.

VintageHifi.co.uk ~ We Buy Vintage Hifi Equipment & Vinyl ...

Brighton, East Sussex

Brighton-based buyer and dealer specialising in vintage and used hi‑fi equipment (1950s–2000s). Offers appraisals, cash or bank transfer payments, free UK collection/house‑clearance and purchases vinyl, musical instruments, memorabilia and spares including valves, transformers and tonearms.

Vintagetech, service and repair of reel to reel tape recorders

Guildford, Surrey

Vintagetech (near Guildford, Surrey) specialises in servicing, repairing and restoring reel-to-reel tape recorders and related vintage audio equipment. They handle high-end domestic and semi-pro machines (Teac, Tascam, Revox, Akai, Pioneer, Technics, Sony, Otari), offer tape-head inspection/re-lapping, alignment, calibration and diagnostics, plus bespoke amplifier and cylinder-player builds. Appointment-only; occasional sales of serviced machines. They do not service cassette or DAT machines and do not undertake packing/shipping.