The Retro Directory

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Leicester & Banbury

Specialist restoration and repair service for Quad electrostatic loudspeakers (ESL 57 and ESL 63). Offers hand rebuilds of bass and treble panels, electronics upgrades, replacement boards and parts, dust cover and grill replacement, bespoke restorations and cosmetic work. Workshops in Leicester and Banbury with over 30 years' combined experience; also acts as service engineers for Classique Sounds.

ADR SoundSense - Music Repairs- Hull & Yorkshire

Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire

ADR SoundSense (Hull) is a long‑established audio and music repairs business specialising in vintage valve/tube amplifiers and hi‑fi restoration. They service and repair classic guitar amps (Marshall, Vox, Fender, Selmer), vintage hi‑fi gear, speakers and also offer guitar luthier work, laser and club lighting servicing, plus a recording/video studio.

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 Repairs & Replacement Parts | THAT'S AUDIO! Oxford

Kidlington, Oxfordshire

Independent Oxfordshire hi‑fi workshop specialising in repair and servicing of vintage audio equipment and turntables, plus a large online catalogue of replacement parts — cartridges and styluses, drive belts, vintage DIN cables, valves/tubes, transformers and bespoke speaker/interconnect cables. Collection welcome from their Kidlington workshop and online ordering available.

Audiojumble | Second-hand and vintage hi-fi

Crawley, West Sussex

Audiojumble is the UK’s long‑running annual second‑hand and vintage hi‑fi event. Held at the K2 Crawley, the one‑day show features 150–200+ stalls offering turntables, valve and solid‑state amplifiers, speakers, reel‑to‑reel and cassette machines, records, valves, cables and other vintage audio components — a major meet for hi‑fi enthusiasts and dealers.

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Newton Abbot (serving Torbay, Exeter, Plymouth), Devon

Devon-based specialist offering servicing and repair of vintage and professional audio equipment. Covers guitar amplifiers, pro audio racks, classic hi‑fi and electro-mechanical keyboards — working with legacy brands from the 1970s–1990s. Serves Newton Abbot, Torbay, Exeter and Plymouth.

East Riding Electronics | Hi-Fi Repairs Hull | TV & DVD Repairs Beverley

Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire

Appointment-only repair workshop in Hull specialising in vintage hi‑fi restoration (turntables, cassette decks, CD players, tuners, amplifiers) including valve/tube equipment. Also repairs VCRs/DVD players, guitar amplifiers (including valve amps), and DJ kit. Covers Hull, Beverley and surrounding East Yorkshire towns; inspection fee and field-call options for home appliance work.

Essex Amp Repairs | 01376 502160

Witham, Essex

Witham-based specialist workshop repairing, restoring and modifying guitar amplifiers and vintage hi‑fi equipment. Essex Amp Repairs handles valve/tube and solid‑state amps, offers guitar set‑ups and pickup/install work, and is an authorised service partner for several boutique amplifier brands. Open to the public on weekdays at Unit 38 of the Freebournes Industrial Estate.

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.

HiFi Corner | Rare and Vintage Equipment | Audio Equipment | Vintage Audio Equipment | Audio Servicing

Watson Records' HiFi Corner sources and sells collectible vintage hi‑fi equipment and classical vinyl, and offers specialist servicing (turntables, cartridges, speakers, amplifiers). Items are serviced and guaranteed for 12 months; the firm also buys significant collections and offers international mail order.

HiFi Repair from RJP Audio Overhaul Ltd - RJP Audio Overhaul Ltd

Marsham, Norfolk

Norfolk-based specialist in high‑end Hi‑Fi repair and refurbishment. RJP Audio Overhaul Ltd inspects, services and restores legacy audio equipment (including Marantz, McIntosh, Denon, Yamaha, Aiwa and many more) from their workshop in Marsham. They also source hard‑to‑find components and occasionally offer refurbished kit via an online shop.