The Retro Directory

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.

Synthesizer Keyboards | New & Second Hand at Absolute Music

Bournemouth, Dorset

Absolute Music is a large Bournemouth-based music superstore selling new and second‑hand synthesizers — including rare vintage analogue instruments — alongside studio kit and accessories. They operate a 14,000 sq ft showroom with in‑house technicians who inspect used gear, a repair/workshop, rehearsal rooms and a recording studio. Suitable for buying, demoing or getting synths serviced.

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.

Testing, Assessing and Repairing Your Sinclair ZX Spectrum (All Models 16k, 48k, 48k+, 128k, +2, +3 and Issues) – PopeyMon Games and Consultancy

PopeyMon Games and Consultancy (PopeyMon Games & Fun) is a UK-based specialist in vintage computers and games with a strong focus on Sinclair ZX Spectrum models. The site offers testing, assessment, repair and refurbishment services (including recapping), refurbished boards and parts, original/tested 1980s tape players and power supplies, commission sales and a webshop of retro hardware and games. Services are provided remotely (posted-in machines) and include technical consultancy.

TFW8b.com – Yes it's The Future was 8bit's new website!

Dorset

The Future Was 8bit (TFW8b) is a UK-based specialist maker and online retailer of 8‑bit hardware and accessories — cartridges, SD-card interfaces (SD2IEC/SD2PET/SD2BBC), fastload devices and PCBs — for systems including the Commodore 64/VIC20/PET, C16/Plus4, Sinclair ZX Spectrum and BBC Micro. Ships worldwide from Dorset, UK, with product guides and downloads on the site.

The Arcade Exeter | Exeter Gaming Bar – Arcade Bar in Exeter offering up the best in retro gaming.

Exeter

The Arcade Exeter is a cosy arcade-themed bar in Exeter offering a selection of retro coin-operated arcade machines and games consoles for customers to play, seating for about 20, regular gaming contests and fortnightly tournaments (in partnership with Respawning), plus a full drinks and cocktails menu. Suited to gaming groups and retro gaming nights.

The Arcade Vaults | The community for players and creators

Cardiff, Cardiff

The Arcade Vaults is a community-run gaming venue in central Cardiff with multiple floors of classic and modern games, retro cabinets and a vintage pinball league. It hosts weekly and monthly events (eg. Wayback Wednesday, tournaments, LAN nights), offers party and venue hire, running community rooms and a PC suite for co-working and game development workshops.

The Best Gaming Arcades in Birmingham, UK - Pinball Factory

Birmingham, West Midlands

Volunteer-run pinball arcade and club in the Zellig Building, Digbeth. Around 30 machines (restored classics and modern Stern titles), flat-entry freeplay sessions, membership with unlimited access and league nights. Open to walk-ins during listed hours and available for event hire.