The Retro Directory

Amplifier and HiFi Repairs in the North West of England and information about vintage stereo and hi-fi equipment.

Leigh, Greater Manchester

PR Audio (Leigh, Greater Manchester) is a specialist vintage hi‑fi repairer restoring amplifiers, integrated/power/pre‑amps, cassette decks, reel‑to‑reel machines, turntables and speakers from the 1970s–1990s. The proprietor documents detailed repairs and restoration work, offers component/transistor sales and accepts enquiries for vintage kit.

Audio T Bristol | Specialist Hi-Fi and Home Cinema Store

Bristol, Bristol

Independent hi‑fi and home cinema retailer in central Bristol offering demonstration rooms, sales of speakers, turntables and cassette players, specialist turntable servicing/upgrades (notably Linn and Rega) and ultrasonic record cleaning (Degritter MKII). Provides home demonstrations, part‑exchange and next‑day delivery.

Audio Technical Services – Home Audio Repairs - TVs, Amplifiers, Blu-ray, DJ, Vintage etc. Free Estimates

Birmingham, West Midlands

Birmingham-based repair workshop specialising in home and DJ audio equipment, with experience dating back to 1975. Services include repairs and restoration of older/vintage audio (turntables, tape decks, valve units), TV and home entertainment repairs, and authorised servicing of Pioneer CDJ/DJM units. Offers free estimates, holds a stock of spares for faster turnaround and can arrange nationwide collection and return.

Beverley Electronic Repairs

Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire

Beverley Electronic Repairs is a qualified, local service specialist repairing and restoring vintage hi‑fi, turntables, cassette and reel‑to‑reel decks, valve amplifiers, CD/Minidisc/LaserDisc players and older TV/VHS/Betamax equipment. Services include servicing, in‑home setup, local pickup and couriered distance repairs across Beverley, Hull and surrounding East Riding areas.

Cassette Deck Service | Vintage Hi-Fi Repair & Restoration Europe

Ljubljana

Specialist European workshop (based in Ljubljana, Slovenia) offering professional repair, 28‑step servicing and full mechanical restoration of vintage cassette decks, reel‑to‑reel machines and classic hi‑fi. Over 30 years' experience, factory‑level calibration using original Nakamichi reference tools, worldwide shipping and a webshop for rare calibration units, dust covers and parts. (Service currently paused — check site for reopening.)

Cassette Repair and Maintenance

Vintage-Electronics.net specialises in parts, kits and technical advice for 20th‑century audio equipment — especially cassette decks, turntables and reel‑to‑reel gear. The site sells replacement belts, lamp kits, pinch rollers and related components, hosts service manuals and detailed maintenance guides, and links to partner repair centres.

Console Repairs | Nintendo Repair, Xbox Repair. Playstation Repair | Any Gadget Repair

Birmingham, West Midlands

AnyGadgetRepair (trading as Markdownelectricals Ltd) is a Birmingham-based electronics repair centre handling a wide range of gadgets. Services include console repairs (PlayStation, Nintendo, Xbox), vintage audio and hi‑fi repairs (turntables, cassette decks, VCRs, vintage amplifiers), TV/projector and general electronics repair. They operate a public drop-off location in Winson Green and offer collection/door‑to‑door options.

Divine Audio — Vintage & Rare Hifi

Workshop specialist restoring, servicing and selling high‑end vintage hi‑fi from the 1970s–1990s. Stocks restored turntables, cassette decks, amplifiers and speakers from brands such as Nakamichi, Linn, McIntosh and Tannoy. Operates online (no public retail shop), offers in‑house refurbishment and grading, buys trade‑ins and can provide installation/calibration in the London area.

Electronics Repairs - Sheffield | GK Shepherd Electronics

Sheffield

Sheffield-based repair specialist handling vintage audio and musical electronics — Hi‑Fi, record players, valve and solid‑state amplifiers (including mods), PA/disco kit and vintage recording equipment. Also offers PCB work and general electronics repairs alongside PC/TV maintenance.

GT Electronics - Devon's Specialist Audio & PCB Repair

Dawlish, Devon

GT Electronics is a Dawlish-based specialist workshop offering diagnostics and repairs for vintage and professional audio gear — from valve and solid-state amplifiers and Technics turntables to synths, organs and DJ decks — plus component-level PCB repair and on-site field service. Over 30 years' experience and authorised service centre status for brands including Casio.

Hear Audio

Lewes, East Sussex

Lewes (East Sussex) based specialist repairing, servicing and upgrading high‑end and vintage hi‑fi and audio/video equipment. Services include repairs, servicing, valve biasing, reel‑to‑reel and cassette deck work, turntable setup and speaker repairs. Sells pre‑owned hi‑fi kit and bespoke 'Witchcraft' cables, and offers UK shipping.

Hi-Fi Auctions at Newcastle Auction House

Newcastle upon Tyne

Newcastle auction house running regular specialist Hi‑Fi auctions and valuation services for vintage and British hi‑fi separates (turntables, amplifiers, speakers). Accepts consignments and collections, offers free pre‑sale valuations (including home visits for high‑value items), live online bidding worldwide and shipping assistance from its Newcastle saleroom.