Vintage radios and stereos not only look great, they have a distinctive sound that comes from the older technology used in their components. But it’s no fun if they don’t work. Do you have antique radio or stereo equipment in need of repair?

There are many places you can find online to ship your vintage radio or stereo component to get it fixed, but it’s even better to find somewhere closer and speak with the business owner face to face, if possible. Here are a few places right here in Ohio — you can even make a daytrip out of it.

The Audiowright Shop – Audiowright has been in business since 1992 in Columbus, providing repair services from vintage hi-fi equipment to audiophile. They specialize in repairing stereo receivers, home theater receivers, power amplifiers, pre-amplifiers, tuners, turntables and record players, CD players, reel to Reel tape decks, speakers and much more. They accept walk-ins, service calls and shipped-in repairs. 3521 N. High St., Columbus (Clintonville) (614) 267-5880.

Columbus Vintage Audio / Stereo Lab – 4532 Indianola Ave., Columbus (614) 268-5500. CLA/SL repairs, restores and resells vintage audio gear and antique radios. Sales booth also located at Heritage Square Antiques Mall, Brice Road and E. Livingston Ave., Columbus.

Doc’s Radio & TV Electronic Service – 6607 Market St., Youngstown (330) 726-3995. Locally and family owned since 1951. Offers both in-home and carry-in service and repair. All major brand TVs (LED, LCD, plasma, projection, direct view), home stereo repair, DVD, VCR players, computers, turntables, cassette players, reel-to-reel players, home and professional audio equipment.

Find a Tube — 126 S. Main St., Wellington, Ohio (440) 647-3908. One of the largest tube specialists, also offers schematics for radio, television, hi-fi and auto radios as well as parts, coils, flybacks and yokes for many older televisions. A limited supply of early solid-state TV modules and HV triplers.

J’s Vintage Electronics – J’s Vintage Electronics buys and repairs old, used or broken electronics. They are located in Columbus and can serve customers in central Ohio as well as in other areas. Services offered include tube radio repair, audio/video equipment repair, repair of vintage electronics like radios, video game decks and VCRs. To contact, call (614) 602-4827 or email jsvintageelectronics@gmail.com.

Matt’s Vintage Audio Repair – Provides vintage audio repair and restorations. For restoration or repair inquiries, call (513) 900-8275 or email at mattsvintageaudiorepair@gmail.com. Located in Milford, Ohio area.

Phillips Radio & Television – 2222 Cleveland Ave. NW, Canton (330) 454-5185. Specializes in repair of vintage car radios and antique radios.

Play It Again Sam, Inc. – 14311 Madison Ave., Lakewood (216) 228-7330.  They specialize in sales and repair of vintage home audio equipment. 

Richards Radio Repair – 4039 Edwards Road, Cincinnati (513) 531-6833. Radio and television repair. No website or Facebook.

Tom’s Antique Radio Repair – Repair on all brands of vintage tube and transistor radios, cabinet restoration, Bluetooth conversions, free estimates. Located in Dayton, serving Ohio and beyond.

Wooster Vintage Audio – 3172 East Lincoln Way, Wooster (330) 749-6400. Buy/sell/repair reel-to-reel recorders, turntables, receivers.

Volume Electronics – Provides expert repair on music equipment, speaker repair, reel-to-reel tape equipment and turntable repairs. 124 Burkhart Ave., Cincinnati (513) 761-8888. BBB Accredited Business.

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