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I would like to see if we can assemble a comprehensive list of people that are able to fix or service Hi Fi gear. It would be great to cover the whole of the UK
Their area of expertise such as valve gear, tuners etc etc would also be useful.
I dont know anyone in Essex or Herts, which is why I started this thread. :)
Pieoftheday
31-10-2023, 19:25
Quite some way from you Chris, Eric Wiley Castleford, well established and I have used to buy gear and have had gear serviced, :)
Gentlemen,
We would be interested in compiling a list of audio repairers from anywhere in the UK.
If sufficiently comprehensive, we can put it in The Knowledge for our Members to see.
Cheers
Barry
Wakefield Turntables
31-10-2023, 19:57
Audiovation in Huddersfield. These guys do repairs as well.
https://www.audiovation.co.uk/
rigger67
31-10-2023, 20:10
https://www.retroworkshop.co.uk/
Retro Workshop just outside Southampton have a good reputation down here though I've not had cause to use them myself.
Well done - keep them coming! :)
He probably does not need the work, but Nick Gorham of Long Dog Audio in Halifax is as good as it gets for Valve amps.
MrTechGuy in Sawtry, Cambs is one of the UK’s Meridian specialists but he does other stuff as well. He just repaired a 500 series CDT for me.
Audio Gold in London N8 also offers a repair service.
The following might no longer be offering services but worth asking:
I don’t know if he’s given up repair work in favour of sales but Mark Dolbear in High Wycombe repaired a CEC amp for me to a very high standard several years ago.
Mike Solomons of London Sound (somewhere near Harrow) repaired some old Rogers speakers for me, but I’ve not used him in the last ten years and I don’t know if he’s still going. He’d clocked up 45 years when I last spoke to him in 2012…
I don’t see Deco in Aylesbury on the thread. Hasn’t someone recently been singing their praises re repairing a high end CDP?
Frank Cookson on the Wirral for all things Tannoy and JBL. He refoamed my 15" DC drivers 5 years ago and touch wood they have worked perfectly since.
Pete The Cat
01-11-2023, 14:27
So well-known that we might accidentally miss them out -
Audio Origami in Edinburgh for Rega, SME and Linn arms
Pete
Stranraer
01-11-2023, 21:20
Deco Audio, Aylesbury, have been excellent for me in servicing a Croft Pre and resurrecting my Mark Levinson 390 CD player.
Highly recommended.
The Black Adder
02-11-2023, 19:37
I recommend Alan (Firebottle). Superb service and a lovely gent to boot.
When it comes to valve stuff, he's a wizard.
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I recommend Alan (Firebottle). Superb service and a lovely gent to boot.
When it comes to valve stuff, he's a wizard.
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Which part of the UK is he in?
The Black Adder
03-11-2023, 08:51
Which part of the UK is he in?
Hiya.
He's in Tipton between Wolverhampton and Birmingham.
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Wakefield Turntables
03-11-2023, 12:30
Yep Alan has done loads of work for me as well.
AJSki2fly
03-11-2023, 14:32
Alan is the man for repairs, he has refurbished a Krell Amp for me, and has recently sorted a blown external PSU for a Phono Stage for me. Great chap!
Pigmy Pony
03-11-2023, 15:25
+1 (or is that +2 or +3?) for Firebottle. Helped me out a few times.
Wakefield Turntables
03-11-2023, 18:29
Don't forget Will @ Radford Revival.
bungalowbill
04-11-2023, 13:32
The North West.. MPAV.. Mike Powell. Bolton. Wilkinson Hi Fi. Nelson. Old school shop with in house service dept. I've used both and highly recommended.
My two go to are Alan, Fire bottle, Wolverhampton area, and Gorden, GKShepherd in Sheffield.
donmarrese
12-11-2023, 14:33
My 2 olde reliable first time fix merchants are David Coe AD Audio in Wimbledon. Knows all valve kit inc Audio Innovations, Radford Quad & Leak + MOSFET - Cambridge AR Armstrong etc transistor kit. Reasonable and first class.
Avoid Top Repair Man in Guildford. Very costly and very bad experience. Cost me £1k!!!!! Would rather have breakfast with the Devil.
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donmarrese
12-11-2023, 14:37
As for second, Brian Limage for turntable setups, speaker renovations, foam surrounds, rewire tonearms, rebuild all SME arms etc...close tolerance engineer with patience. Very reasonable price too! Located on Lenco Heaven as Brian28
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As for second, Brian Limage for turntable setups, speaker renovations, foam surrounds, rewire tonearms, rebuild all SME arms etc...close tolerance engineer with patience. Very reasonable price too! Located on Lenco Heaven as Brian28
It would be better if we could have his business or e-mail address, rather than having to go through a forum, which for some would require joining.
Apart from that quibble, thanks for the contact.
My 2 olde reliable first time fix merchants are David Coe AD Audio in Wimbledon. Knows all valve kit inc Audio Innovations, Radford Quad & Leak + MOSFET - Cambridge AR Armstrong etc transistor kit. Reasonable and first class.
Avoid Top Repair Man in Guildford. Very costly and very bad experience. Cost me £1k!!!!! Would rather have breakfast with the Devil.
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i take it these are 2 different people. it read potentially otherwise when all stuck together
Techno Commander
31-12-2023, 10:08
BTL Audio Repairs near Fareham Hants are heartily recommended.
https://sites.google.com/view/btlaudiorepairs/home
donmarrese
31-12-2023, 15:13
It would be better if we could have his business or e-mail address, rather than having to go through a forum, which for some would require joining.
Apart from that quibble, thanks for the contact.Use of the word quibble is a bit harsh, "a slight*objection*or criticism about a*trivial*matter" Offering a helping hand to the fraternity you believe in is not a trivial matter.....
Here's Brian's email address
fgmod@blueyonder.co.uk
I won't give you his mob...best contact via email first.
Btw. Barry, Happy new year to you and all members....
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donmarrese
31-12-2023, 15:20
i take it these are 2 different people. it read potentially otherwise when all stuck togetherI stand corrected....David Coe of AD Audio is valve amp supremo
Brian Limage. (fgmod@blueyonder.co.uk) is turntable setup/ speaker refurb/amp recap
Top repair man Guildford: Had a very bad experience from him. So close to taking him to small claims court, but time not on my side so left him alone
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