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.

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.

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.

Maple Audio - Maple Audio

Norton St Philip / Bath

Maple Audio (near Bath) is a specialist audio repair workshop and spare-parts supplier with 25+ years' experience. They repair and restore vintage hi‑fi equipment — turntables, tape decks, cassette players and stereos — for trade and end users, operate an online parts shop and act as an authorised service centre for many manufacturers.

Mr Tech Guy – Audio Visual Repair, Upgrade and System Setup

Godmanchester

Mr Tech Guy (Resolute AV Limited) is a UK hi‑fi and pro‑audio specialist based in Godmanchester. An authorised Meridian and Anthem service centre, they repair and upgrade legacy audio equipment — CD players, amplifiers, tuners, phono stages, DACs and loudspeakers — and offer product health checks, system setup, room calibration and component upgrades. Workshop appointments and postal repairs accepted.

Oxford Audio Repairs – Repair, don't discard!

Kidlington

Appointment-only audio repair workshop in Kidlington (OX5) specialising in restoration and repair of vintage and modern hi‑fi: turntables, cassette decks (demagnetise, align, head replacement), amplifiers, loudspeakers, headphones and related electronics. Services emphasise restoring vintage kit from many well-known brands and preserving items rather than discarding them.

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.

Soundcraft Hi-Fi | Audio Shop Ashford

Ashford, Kent

Independent Ashford hi‑fi dealer specialising in high‑end and pre‑owned audio, turntables and vinyl care. Stock includes Rega, Linn, Ortofon and other legacy brands; offers demonstrations, online ordering and turntable servicing (LP12 service centre).

Tass Romsey | TV | Norris Close, Romsey, UK

Romsey, Hampshire

Independent TV and audio specialist in Romsey offering repairs, servicing and sales with a recognised vintage hi‑fi and video capability (mid‑1970s to 1990s). Services include TV and hi‑fi repairs, installations and setup, aerial/satellite work (subcontracted), and videotape/audio transfers to DVD/CD. Workshop visits by appointment only.