The Retro Directory

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.

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Belfast, Northern Ireland

Richer Sounds (Ireland) — national hi‑fi retailer and service centre offering sales of turntables, vinyl and tape/audio recorders alongside modern hi‑fi and AV kit. They provide assessments and repairs via local stores and a central Manchester service centre, with quoted initial inspection charges, repair estimates, progress updates and a 90‑day warranty on completed work.

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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 - Vintage Wireless Rescue

Vintage Wireless Rescue (owner John Woolman) is a UK specialist in repair and restoration of vintage valve and transistor radios. Services include fault diagnosis, cosmetic and electronic restoration to original spec, safety testing, Bluetooth retrofit options and sales of fully serviced vintage radios. Operates from a purpose-built workshop near the Northampton/Warwickshire/Leicestershire border and offers mail/courier service and appointment viewings.

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.

Repairs | BumperNets

Birmingham

BumperNets is a Birmingham, AL arcade, retailer and service centre specialising in pinball machines, arcade cabinets and table-sports equipment. They operate a public play venue and online shop, sell new and used pinball/arcade machines, and offer repairs and installations (pinball/arcade motherboard repairs, monitor upgrades, parts replacement, pool table refelting/relocation).

Restoration Services — The Vintage TV & Wireless Company

Norwich, Norfolk

Norwich-based specialist restoring and hiring vintage electronics. Services include repair and full restoration of radios, TVs, record players/radiograms and cabinets, plus a large stock of vintage TVs available for film and corporate hire. Appointment-only workshop with 25+ years’ experience.

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 Arcade games - Bouncy Castle Hire Coventry

Coventry, Warwickshire

Bounceroos Events (Coventry & Warwickshire) offer hire of an 80s-style retro arcade cabinet preloaded with 60+ classic titles (Pac‑Man, Donkey Kong, Galaga, Space Invaders and more) for parties, corporate events and exhibitions. Delivery and on-site setup available across Coventry, Rugby, Nuneaton, Solihull, Birmingham and the Midlands. Prices from around £395 (£474 incl. VAT).

Retro Arcade Machine Hire Milton Keynes

Orpington, Bromley

Boutique Party Hire offers nationwide arcade machine hire (including retro cabinets such as Pac‑Man, Space Invaders, Street Fighter and Donkey Kong) for events, weddings and corporate activations. Services include delivery, installation and on-site support plus long-term venue installs, profit-share placements, prize cranes and related event games.

Retro Arcade Machines For Man Caves | 15k Games Built In! – mancavesuperstore

Swadlincote, Derbyshire

UK online retailer of hand-built retro arcade cabinets aimed at man caves and home bars. Machines are advertised with ~15,000 classic arcade titles preloaded and feature vintage artwork, upgraded audio/lighting and screens; built in the UK and sold via the store’s online shop.

Retro Arcade Machines for Sale UK | 15,000 Games | Arcade WOW

Stockport, Greater Manchester

Arcade WOW is a UK-based maker and retailer of full-size, commercial-grade retro arcade cabinets preloaded with 15,000+ classic arcade and console games. They build bespoke and themed machines (Space Invaders, Defender, Asteroids, Bubble Bobble, Street Fighter II, etc.), offer rentals and commercial contactless options for pubs/bars, provide delivery and setup across the UK, and operate a Stockport showroom by appointment.