The Retro Directory

Airon Services | HiFi Repairs

Chester, Cheshire

Chester-based AV repair specialist established in 1989. Airon Services carries out home assessments and workshop restorations of vintage and modern audio‑visual equipment — specialising in hi‑fi (turntables, cassette decks, CD players, amplifiers, reel‑to‑reel), DVD/VHS/video players, and TV repairs. Offers component‑level servicing, parts guaranteed, and collection/delivery where required.

Authorised Audio Repair at Multicare Electronics

Leeds, West Yorkshire

Leeds-based authorised electronics service centre specialising in component-level repair and refurbishment of hi‑fi and professional audio equipment. Multicare carries out manufacturer-authorised warranty and chargeable repairs (including Bang & Olufsen BeoGram/BeoSound work), uses original parts, operates an ISO9001 workshop and offers international mail-in support and technical services.

Bristol Vintage Shop – vintage, antiques and collectibles

Bristol, Bristol

Independent vintage and antiques shop in central Bristol specialising in curated furniture, collectibles and retro technology. Stock includes vinyl records, radios, amplifiers, tape recorders, guitars and other musical instruments, toys and vintage clothing. The business offers appraisals/valuations, buys vintage items and carries out repair/restoration work alongside regular in‑shop sales and events.

Class A Audio - Naim Audio Servicing And Repairs

Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Sheffield-based authorised service centre specialising in servicing and component-level repairs of British hi‑fi equipment (notably Naim, Linn and Rega). Established for decades, they carry out work to manufacturers' specifications, offer guaranteed repairs and provide collection & delivery for customers.

Classic & Vintage Hi-fi Amplifier Service & Repairs

Nottingham

Nottingham-based specialist workshop repairing and restoring valve (tube) hi‑fi and guitar amplifiers. With 40+ years' experience the owner offers diagnostics, full services, valve testing & matching, re‑cap (electrolytic) jobs, bias adjustments, transformer swaps (US↔UK), cabinet refurbishment and other vintage amp repairs. Works on a wide range of classic brands and models; drop-off and collection in person (limited availability).

Console games | Eclipse Home Entertainment Ltd

Blackpool

Eclipse Home Entertainment is a long-running Blackpool games shop specialising in new, used and retro consoles, games and accessories. They buy, sell and part-exchange titles and hardware — including classic systems such as NES, SNES, Mega Drive, PS1 and original Xbox — and take pre-orders for new releases. Open to the public with set opening hours.

John's Vintage Amplifier Repair UK

Bournemouth, Dorset

Bournemouth-based specialist in vintage audio repair and restoration. Services include vintage amplifier servicing, speaker repairs and custom upgrades, turntable and cartridge work, cassette/tape and 8‑track/ reel-to-reel servicing, MiniDisc and CD tweaks, and media preservation (VHS/Beta/Laserdisc to DVD/digital). Offers PlayStation audiophile mods, accepts postal repairs across the UK and carries out careful museum‑grade restorations. Appointment-only.

LoftVintageToys

UK-based online vintage toy and collectables shop specialising in classic action figures, model cars, trading cards, comics and sealed sticker packs from the 1960s–1990s. Offers direct online sales via a Shopify store, buys collections from sellers (offer request/email), carries out grading/quality checks, and ships to customers with a 14-day returns policy.

Our Services | nsmjukeboxrepairs

Goole, East Yorkshire

NSM Jukebox Repairs (NSM Jukebox Services Ltd) is a Goole-based specialist in NSM vinyl and CD jukeboxes. They provide fault diagnosis, electromechanical overhauls, carriage and speaker refurbishment, Centrale/Credit Control and CD laser repairs, parts supply, cosmetic restoration and customisation. They operate a workshop and showroom, offer collection/delivery, UK call-outs and international video support; most work carries a warranty.

Oxford Powershop

Kidlington, Oxfordshire

Oxford Powershop Ltd is a Kidlington-based electrical repair workshop specialising in vintage and modern audio equipment. Trading since 1966, they repair turntables/record players, hi‑fi systems, amplifiers, speakers and DJ gear, alongside DVD/Blu‑ray, TVs, monitors and domestic appliances. Repairs are carried out from their Mill St workshop with drop-in inspections available.

Radio Workshop | VINTAGE VALVE RADIO INFORMATION WEBSITE

Radio Workshop (G4NSJ) is a UK-based vintage valve (tube) radio resource offering an extensive members' area with hundreds of repair tutorials, service manuals, chassis photos, galleries and podcasts aimed at hobbyist restorers. The site is an information and reference hub for collectors of classic British valve radios; the operator no longer carries out repairs.

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.