The Retro Directory

Repair and servicing Edinburgh

Edinburgh, Mid Lothians

Edinburgh-based AV company offering hire, installation and professional repairs for pro audio and lighting. Notable for in-house Technics 1210 turntable servicing and DJ equipment repairs (Pioneer CDJ/DJM), plus workshop bench-testing, on-site callouts and preventative maintenance for venues and installations across Scotland.

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 - 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 – 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.

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 Hire Swansea

Essex

Funday Entertainment Ltd hires authentic vintage arcade machines for events around Swansea and nearby towns. They supply classic titles such as Pac-Man, Space Invaders, Street Fighter and Donkey Kong, with delivery, setup, regular servicing and an optional staffed operator for parties, corporate events and weddings.

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.

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 Gaming At The Retro Computer Museum - Family Days Out In Leicester! - ctrl.alt.rees

Thurmaston (Leicester), Leicestershire

Volunteer‑run Retro Computer Museum (RCM) near Leicester (Thurmaston). Registered charity with a large hands‑on collection and warehouse of vintage computers, consoles, arcade machines and early VR (Virtuality). Offers family visits, school and corporate group visits, volunteering opportunities, and active preservation/archiving of software and hardware.