The Retro Directory

Repair Service for Professional Audio Visual (AV), DJ Equipment & Lighting in Manchester | Mason Sound

Manchester, Greater Manchester

Manchester-based pro-audio and AV specialist offering repair and maintenance for DJ and venue equipment — including Technics turntables and Pioneer DJ kit — plus sound system design/installation, equipment hire, system tuning, noise-control solutions and jukebox services. Workshop and onsite support for venues across Greater Manchester.

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 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.

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

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 – 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 – 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 Computing - Buy 80s and 90s Computers at Retro-Sect

Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire

Retro Sect (Tewkesbury) is a specialist retro shop and webstore selling 1970s–1990s tech and collectibles. Stock ranges from Spectrum/Commodore/Amstrad-era home computers, classic consoles and games to handheld electronic/LCD games, retro watches and vintage audio/visual items. The business operates a public showroom at Kenard Business Centre, runs an online shop, and offers appraisals, buying/trading of retro items.

Retro Workshop, Audio Repair Services, Southampton

Southampton

Retro Workshop (Peter Carr) is a Southampton-based specialist in repair, restoration and maintenance of vintage audio equipment dating from the 1930s up to the 1980s. Services cover Dansette-style record players, valve radios, radiograms, amplifiers and other classic hi‑fi items, including bespoke/home-made amplifier work.

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.

Robin's TV and HiFi Repairs Inverness

Inverness

Independent Inverness-based repairer specialising in repair and restoration of vintage and modern home electronics. Services include TV repair plus detailed work on hi‑fi separates — CD players, amplifiers, tuners, cassette decks and turntables — along with loudspeaker cone replacement and other domestic electronics repair.