Retro Consoles

Professional repair, refurbishment and video output modification for retro games consoles including Nintendo, Sega, PlayStation (PS1), Atari, Commodore and PC Engine. Fault diagnosis, restoration and modern display upgrades.

MICROS

Professional restoration and refurbishment for hi-fi receivers and amplifiers.

We diagnose faults, service controls, replace ageing components, and recalibrate key settings such as bias and DC offset to restore performance, reliability, and sound quality in vintage and classic audio equipment.

HANDHELD

Professional turntable restoration and refurbishment.

We diagnose faults, resolve grounding and hum issues, service mechanical components, replace belts and cartridges, carry out power supply work, and calibrate speed and tonearm setup for accurate, reliable playback.

Hi-fi

Hi-Fi Equipment Repair & Refurbishment

We provide professional repair and refurbishment for a wide range of hi-fi equipment, excluding amplifiers and turntables. This includes cassette decks, CD players, graphic equalisers, processors and complete stack systems. Whether you have a single faulty unit or multiple components within a system, we carry out accurate fault diagnosis and proper repair to restore performance and reliability.

Hi-fi equipment commonly develops faults due to mechanical degradation, ageing components and electrical wear. Cassette decks often suffer from stretched or failed belts, worn pinch rollers, transport faults and speed instability. CD players can develop laser pickup failures, loading mechanism issues and read errors. Graphic equalisers and signal processors may experience noisy controls, worn pots and faders, channel imbalance, distortion or power supply faults. Stack systems can present a combination of control, interconnect and component-level issues.

Each job begins with a full assessment to identify the root cause of the fault. Mechanical assemblies are inspected, cleaned and serviced, including tape transport mechanisms and disc loading systems.

Consumable components such as belts, rollers and drive parts are replaced as required, and moving assemblies are cleaned and lubricated to restore smooth operation.

Electronic faults are addressed with careful attention to signal path integrity and power delivery. This includes resolving distortion, weak or missing channels, intermittent faults and complete loss of output. Power supply sections are tested and repaired where necessary, and degraded components can be replaced to improve long-term stability and performance.

For cassette decks, servicing may include tape path cleaning, transport servicing and speed stabilisation. CD players may require laser mechanism servicing or replacement, along with drive calibration where applicable. Graphic equalisers are cleaned, serviced and tested to ensure accurate frequency response and reliable control operation.

This service is suitable for both vintage and more modern hi-fi equipment. From classic analogue cassette systems to later digital CD-based setups, proper servicing can extend the life of equipment and restore dependable operation.

Whether you are dealing with a non-working cassette deck, a skipping CD player, worn controls on an equaliser or a full hi-fi stack system with multiple faults, we provide a thorough and practical repair solution focused on getting your equipment working correctly again.

reciever &Amp's

Reciever & amp's repair and refurbishment

Bring your classic audio equipment back to life with professional hi-fi receiver and amplifier restoration and refurbishment. We work on vintage stereo receivers, integrated amplifiers, power amplifiers and related hi-fi equipment, combining careful fault diagnosis with sympathetic restoration to preserve the character of the original unit while improving reliability, performance and day-to-day usability.

Older hi-fi equipment often suffers from age-related problems such as noisy controls, intermittent channels, crackling switches, tired capacitors, relay issues, drifting bias, unstable DC offset, weak output, distorted sound or power supply faults. A proper restoration starts with diagnosing the actual faults rather than simply replacing parts at random. From there, worn or failure-prone components can be replaced as needed, controls and selector switches can be cleaned and serviced, solder joints inspected, and the amplifier can be tested and adjusted to the manufacturer’s specification where possible.

For vintage stereo receivers, refurbishment may also include lamp replacement, meter or dial lighting work, power supply servicing, protection circuit checks, and audio-stage restoration. Where appropriate, we can also carry out cosmetic refurbishment and general cleaning to improve presentation without stripping away the original character that makes classic hi-fi so desirable. On suitable equipment, this can result in lower noise, more stable operation, improved channel balance and a more dependable listening experience.

Whether you have a cherished family amplifier, a classic silver-face receiver, or a vintage hi-fi unit that has been sitting unused for years, restoration can often be the difference between unreliable old electronics and a piece of equipment that is ready to be enjoyed again. Our approach is aimed at preserving classic audio equipment properly, not just getting it to power on.

This service is suitable for many types of vintage and classic hi-fi equipment, including stereo receivers, integrated amplifiers, preamplifiers and power amplifiers from well-known Japanese, British and European manufacturers. If your amplifier or receiver has noisy pots, distorted output, cutting channels, protection relay problems, humming, weak audio, or signs of age-related deterioration, restoration and refurbishment may be the right solution.

Hi-Fi Amplifier / Receiver Restoration

Typical pricing range:

Basic repair / service: £120 – £200
Standard repair (fault finding + parts): £150 – £250
Full restoration (recap, multiple faults): £240 – £600+

Bench / diagnostic fees:

£40 – £100 typical
£65–£80 per hour labour common

Realistic average (what most jobs land at):

👉 £150 – £300 for the majority of amplifier jobs

👉 £300 – £600+ for full restorations or high-end gear

Turntables

Turntable Repair & Refurbishment

Restore the performance and reliability of your turntable or record player with professional restoration and refurbishment. We service belt-drive, direct-drive, and idler-drive turntables, combining accurate fault diagnosis with careful mechanical and electronic work to bring your equipment back to proper working condition.

Turntables commonly develop age-related faults such as speed instability, slipping or degraded belts, worn idler wheels, noisy or failing motors, grounding issues causing hum, degraded signal wiring, and power supply faults. Playback issues can also arise from incorrect tonearm setup, worn cartridges or stylus assemblies, and misalignment.

Every restoration begins with proper diagnosis. Mechanical systems are inspected and serviced, including platter bearings, motors, drive systems, and suspension, where applicable. Belts and other wear components are replaced as required, and moving parts are cleaned and lubricated using appropriate materials.

Electrical faults are addressed with attention to signal integrity. This includes resolving grounding problems, eliminating hum, checking internal wiring, servicing switches, and carrying out power supply repair or modification where necessary to improve stability and reduce noise.

Speed accuracy is checked and adjusted where the design allows, including pitch control calibration on direct-drive units and the correct operation of speed selector mechanisms. For belt and idler systems, speed consistency is restored through mechanical servicing and correct component replacement.

Tonearm setup is a critical part of the process. Tracking force, anti-skate, and cartridge alignment are set correctly to ensure accurate tracking, reduced record wear, and optimal sound quality. Where required, cartridges or stylus units can be replaced or upgraded.

This service is suitable for vintage and modern turntables, including hi-fi separates, classic record players, and higher-end audiophile decks. Whether your turntable suffers from hum, unstable speed, poor tracking, or general age-related deterioration, a proper restoration can return it to stable, accurate, and enjoyable performance.

Turntable Restoration / Repair

Typical pricing range:

Basic service / inspection: £45 – £80
Common repairs (motor, rewire, cartridge fitting): £30 – £60 per task
Full service (strip, rebuild, setup): ~£150

Realistic average:

👉 £80 – £180 for most turntable repairs

👉 £150 – £300 for full restoration / higher-end decks