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.

Antech Systems

Lower Dicker, East Sussex

Antech Systems (est. 1993) is an East Sussex specialist repairing and selling electronic music equipment and hi‑fi. A degree‑qualified electronics engineer handles repairs and servicing for vintage and modern keyboards, analogue synths, drum machines, amplifiers, PA and studio/outboard gear. They also stock parts, offer a 3‑month warranty on serviced items, run an online shop of second‑hand gear and provide PAT testing.

Home | MK Electronic Repair

Derry

MK Electronic Repair is a Northern Ireland‑area specialist in servicing and restoring audio and electronic equipment, with expertise in classic Hi‑Fi (Quad, Marantz, Cambridge Audio), reel‑to‑reel machines (Tascam, Ampex, Revox), radios (vintage to modern), tube and guitar amplifiers, PA systems and general electronic instruments.

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.

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.

Repair Techs and Info – Tascam Ninja

Kalamata

Greece‑based online store specialising in refurbished Tascam cassette decks and vintage studio audio. Sells and ships internationally, buys used gear, and maintains an extensive international directory of repair technicians for Tascam, TEAC, reel‑to‑reel and other vintage audio equipment.

Rubadub: Records, Live, Studio & DJ Equipment. Fast delivery.

Glasgow, Glasgow

Glasgow-based independent record shop and music equipment retailer (since 1992). Rubadub stocks vinyl and tapes alongside DJ, studio and hi‑fi hardware — from turntables and phono gear to cassette decks, synths and Eurorack modules. Operates an online shop with UK shipping plus a city-centre store.

Services - Vintage Audio London

Wealdstone, London

Specialist vintage audio service in North London focusing on reel-to-reel tape recorders, cassette decks, turntables, amplifiers, speakers and vintage synths. Offers restorations, calibrations and parts replacement, buys or accepts donations of faulty or working equipment, and occasionally lists items for sale.

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.

Vintage Electronics Repair

Tukwila

FixToGet (Vintage Electronics Repair) is a Seattle-area repair specialist handling vintage audio and video gear — from turntables, receivers and tube amps to cassette decks, reel‑to‑reel machines, radios, vintage TVs and VCRs. They provide diagnostics, restoration and repairs for classic hi‑fi brands, offer free estimates and a 90‑day warranty on work.

Vintage Synth Audio Repairs | Custom Audio Designs

Petersfield, Hampshire

Custom Audio Designs Ltd (Petersfield) offers professional repair, maintenance and restoration services for vintage synthesizers, drum machines and studio audio equipment from the 1970s–1990s. They handle a wide range of makes and models, provide modifications and spare parts, and also supply acoustic consultancy and soundproofing products.

Vintagetech, service and repair of reel to reel tape recorders

Guildford, Surrey

Vintagetech (near Guildford, Surrey) specialises in servicing, repairing and restoring reel-to-reel tape recorders and related vintage audio equipment. They handle high-end domestic and semi-pro machines (Teac, Tascam, Revox, Akai, Pioneer, Technics, Sony, Otari), offer tape-head inspection/re-lapping, alignment, calibration and diagnostics, plus bespoke amplifier and cylinder-player builds. Appointment-only; occasional sales of serviced machines. They do not service cassette or DAT machines and do not undertake packing/shipping.