The Retro Directory

RADIOWAVES ELECTRONIC REPAIRS UK

Stenhousemuir, Stirlingshire

Central Scotland electronics workshop (Stenhousemuir) offering component-level repairs across a wide range of kit — games consoles, phones, tablets, laptops, car audio and sat-navs — plus specialist vintage audio/video servicing (VCRs, cassette & minidisc players, record players) and video-tape digitisation (VHS, Betamax, 8mm, MiniDV) to DVD/USB/mp4. Postal repairs accepted and on-site drop-off available; parts stocked for common repairs.

Repair & Restoration - Audio Curiosity

York, North Yorkshire

Audio Curiosity (York) specialise in restoring vintage hi‑fi with a focus on cassette decks. Services include full restorations, recapping, alignment, deep cleaning, mechanical repairs and calibration. They recreate unobtainable parts using CAD and in‑house 3D printing and sell precision belts for cassette decks and turntables.

Repair Service for Sony Walkman and Portable Cassette Players

Prell Electronics provides flat-rate mail-in repair for Sony Walkman and other portable cassette players. Services include lubrication, alignment, calibration and parts sourcing, with typical turnaround of 6–8 weeks. They accept international Walkman repair orders (US, Canada, Australia and the UK) and offer a 60-day repair warranty.

Repair Services | For Audio and Video Tapes And Cassettes

Kirkcaldy, Fife

Audio & Video Tape Repair (G.H.S Media) is a Kirkcaldy-based specialist repairing and restoring audio and video tapes across a wide range of retro formats (compact cassette, reel-to-reel, DAT, Betamax, VHS, VHS‑C, Video8/Hi8/Digital8, MiniDV, DVCAM, DVCPRO). Services include splicing and rehousing, tape‑baking for sticky‑shed, mould removal, reel repairs and transfers to DVD or digital files. UK-wide mail-in service with local drop-off and optional collection.

Repair Techs and Info – Tascam Ninja

Kalamata

Greece‑based online store specialising in refurbished Tascam cassette decks and vintage studio audio. Sells and ships internationally, buys used gear, and maintains an extensive international directory of repair technicians for Tascam, TEAC, reel‑to‑reel and other vintage audio equipment.

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).

Retro Computer Shack

UK-based Retro Computer Shack (owned by Ian Priddey) supplies retro computer and console parts, handmade RGB/SCART and A/V cables, cassette leads, drive belts, replacement electronics and technical guides. The site focuses on 1970s–1990s systems including Sinclair ZX Spectrum/ZX81/QL, Commodore (C64/Amiga), BBC Micro/Acorn, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Oric, Neo Geo and others, and ships worldwide.

Retro Games & Collectibles | JJL Buy and Sell | JJL Buy & Sell

London

JJL Buy & Sell is a London-based retro games and collectibles shop (also selling online) specialising in second‑hand consoles, games and vintage clothing. The business runs an on-site free-to-play arcade zone, holds auctions for rare items, accepts trade-ins and tests items before sale. Located at 1-3 Leeke Street, WC1X 9HZ, it offers a mix of retro and later second‑hand gaming gear.

RETRO HI-FI SYSTEM - Quality Dream Audio

Ripe, East Sussex

Family-run UK specialist in pre-owned Bang & Olufsen audio offering sales of serviced vintage Beogram/Beosystem components, a dedicated repairs workshop (free diagnosis), speaker recovering/refoaming, spare parts sourcing and nationwide/Europe shipping; visits by appointment.

Retro Repairs in Great Yarmouth, Norwich and Norfolk - CRS Yarmouth

Great Yarmouth, Norfolk

CRS Yarmouth (based in Norwich, serving Great Yarmouth and Norfolk) offers specialist repairs and restoration for retro computers and consoles. Services include Amiga recapping, joystick and 16-bit mouse servicing, TV-modulator and AV conversions, floppy/cassette drive servicing, power-supply and battery work, plus modern console and general PC repair. Collection and call-out options are available.

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.

Ripley's Repairs

Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Sheffield-based repair workshop specialising in classic hi‑fi and vintage audio servicing, arcade and pinball repair/restoration, plus audio and lighting equipment repairs. Located inside the Yellow Arch Studios complex; call ahead for appointments.