The Retro Directory

Bluetooth & Service MY Boombox – Bluetooth Boombox

Bluetooth Boombox specialises in selling and modifying vintage 1970s–1990s boomboxes—most items are 1980s models—from brands such as Hitachi, Toshiba and Sharp. They offer Bluetooth conversion services for customer-supplied units, routine servicing (belt replacement, cleaning, re-lubrication and basic cassette-deck attention), and list individual refurbished boomboxes and accessories for online sale with flat-rate return postage.

Commodore 64 Repair - RetroNerd

RetroNerd is a UK-based retro computing specialist focused on preserving and restoring 1970s–1990s home computers and gaming hardware. The site documents repair and restoration projects (Commodore 64, Amiga, Atari, ZX Spectrum, Acorn, Sinclair, Amstrad, Oric, Vectrex etc.), offers an online shop, and provides downloadable schematics and technical guides.

Electronics Repair, CRT TV, Retro Game Console, VHS, Old Computer

Crieff

Scotland-based restoration workshop specialising in complete restoration and preservation of collectible vintage electronics. Services include full restorations of CRT televisions and monitors, classic computers and retro consoles (Commodore, Amiga, C64, Amstrad, ZX Spectrum), vintage hi‑fi (cassette decks, turntables, reel‑to‑reel), radiograms, and VHS equipment. Workshop works by appointment and begins projects with a paid assessment and quotation.

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.

Hifi Repairs Buttner Electronics

Dunshaughlin, Co Meath

Buttner Electronics (Dunshaughlin, Co. Meath) is an established audio and consumer electronics repair centre specialising in hi‑fi, tape deck, CD player, DJ equipment and TV repairs. Serving Meath, Dublin and surrounding counties, they repair both older legacy units and modern models and offer installation and collection/delivery services.

MWES | Audio Repair Manchester

Rochdale, Greater Manchester

MWES is a Manchester/North West audio repair specialist with a large Rochdale workshop. They repair and refurbish vintage audio (record players, 1960s–1980s hi‑fi, valve guitar amps) and pro/DJ equipment including Technics SL1210 turntables and Pioneer/Numark kit. MWES are authorised service centre for several brands and offer fixed‑price repair and refurbishment services.

Personal Cassette Player Repair - Fix Tech Fast

Fix Tech Fast is a UK electronics service centre offering specialist repairs for personal cassette players and other portable audio equipment. They handle common vintage faults (drive belts/idlers, bearings, worn rollers), battery and jack repairs, water-damage recovery and offer diagnostics, express turnaround, micro-soldering and a mailed-in repair service with warranty options.

Plymouth Vintage Vinyl

Plymouth, Devon

Independent record shop near Plymouth buying and selling pre-1990s vinyl (LPs and 7" singles), CDs, cassette tapes and 78rpm records. Also trades in vintage stereo hi‑fi — turntables, amplifiers, speakers, cartridges/stylus and spare parts — plus jukeboxes, vintage clothing and mid-century memorabilia. Offers collection visits, worldwide shipping and a Discogs seller storefront.

Repair your Game Boy | Vintage and retro refurbs by Remy

Brighton

Remy Sharp (Brighton) offers restorations, repairs and mods for vintage handhelds — specialising in Game Boy (DMG/Colour/Advance), GBA, WonderSwan and Pokémon Mini. Services are mail-in: devices are tested, cleaned and repaired or IPS‑modded, with tracked postage options and ongoing progress updates.

Retro Computer Museum

Helsingborg

Non-profit Retro Computer Museum in Helsingborg, Sweden exhibiting a broad collection of vintage computers and electronics from the 1970s–1990s (Apple II and Apple-1 replica, Commodore PET, Sinclair, NeXT, HP, TI, Casio pocket computers and more). The museum maintains and restores exhibits and accepts donations of hardware, software and documentation.

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.

TV Repair | Installation | Sunderland

Sunderland, Tyne and Wear

Local Sunderland AV repair service specialising in TV and home entertainment repairs, including VCRs and vintage hi‑fi systems, as well as LCD TVs, DVD players and satellite receivers. Offers workshop repairs, equipment tuning/setup and insurance reports.