Armstrong Audio
Audio Repair Shop
"A craftsman's approach to repairs"
Armstrong Audio
Has your turntable stopped spinning? Maybe you've lost a channel of your amplifier? Or perhaps your reel to reel is slipping?
Armstrong Audio is here for all your audio repair needs.
We are a long-established independent repair shop of over 45 years, with a rich history in analogue audio. Armstrong Audio specialises in the mid to high-end and professional equipment from 1960 - 2000. Our experience means we can repair an array of make, models and faults, and are trusted by audiophiles and analogue enthusiasts across the generations.
So before you decide to replace or dispose of your beloved unit. Contact us and find out if you can get many more years of listening pleasure from your favourite audio equipment.
Repair don't replace
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Our Service
We are an independent repair shop with over 45 years experience in analogue audio. We specialise in home, high-end and professional equipment from 1960 - 2000 and are able to repair an array of makes, models and faults.
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As audiophiles and repair enthusiasts, we know nothing compares to the warmth of analogue sound - and that nothing is more satisfying than repairing what you love instead of replacing it.
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So if your turntable has stopped spinning? Maybe you've lost a channel on your amplifier? Or your reel to reel is slipping?
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Contact us today to see how we can make your audio equipment sound the way it was meant to be heard.
Fair and agreed upon
Our Rates
All equipment must first undergo a diagnostic check to identify the fault(s) and how we intend to proceed with the repair. Once diagnosed, the repair fee is agreed with you before we complete the repair.
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Diagnostic Fee:
£50 non-refundable charge paid upon booking the unit in with us.
Repair Fee:
We charge an hourly rate depending on the value and complexity of the unit.
Standard* units charged at £60/hr
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High-End & Complex Mechanical** units charged at £95/hr
The rate and time spent is determined during the diagnostic, and is based on the nature of the fault(s) identified and/ or availability of replacement parts.
Cost:​
Standard* - Average cost is £170-£230 based on 2-3 hours labour and diagnostic fee.
High-End & Complex Mechanical** - Average cost is £335-£430 based on 3-4 hours labour and diagnostic fee.
Repairs come with a 6-month warranty on parts replaced and labour rendered. The cost of replacements parts are typically^ included in the total cost.
*Standard units are typically mid-range and are worth at least £150-£200. Units worth less than £150 are uneconomically viable for repair as the cost could significantly exceed the value.
**High-End & Complex Mechanical units are those typically worth at least £1000, with high-performance electronics or units such as professional and compact tape recorders e.g. reel to reels and ghetto blasters.
^Excludes parts that exceed the hourly repair fee e.g. turntable cartridges. In such cases, parts will be charged separately.
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For more on our Terms & Conditions, click here.
Conveniently located
Our Repair Shop
Located in Walthamstow, London our repair shop is open Wednesday-Saturday from 10am-5pm for bookings, collections and engineer consultations.
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Car: We are a 10 minute drive from the A406 Crooked Billet roundabout. Parking is restricted in the area, however free short-term parking bays are available on Clifton Avenue to the side of the building's address (Sat Nav - 1 Clifton Avenue E17 6HL).
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​Train: We are a 100 yards from Blackhorse Road station on the Victoria and Suffragette Lines.
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Bus: We are opposite the 158 stop from Chingford Mount to Stratford.
Our Story
The High Fidelity Sound Story
Armstrong Audio is a leading specialist with over 45 years' experience in home, high-end and professional audio equipment repairs.
Our rich history and wealth of experience means we are uniquely placed when it comes to audio repairs.
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Established in 1932 the company was originally called 'Armstrong Wireless & Television Ltd.'. Based in Camden, London, the company began by manufacturing public address systems, radios and televisions for public use in WWII. The advent of the home high fidelity market in the 1950s saw the company successfully diversify and manufacture "The High Fidelity Sound" range of home radios, amplifiers and receivers through to the late 1970s. Combining good performance and stylish looks, the 600 Series amplifier attracted an avid fan base with members still bringing them back for a service to this day.
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The 1980s saw consumers shift towards the growing overseas audio market. This led the company to move away from manufacturing and into the service and repair side of the industry. From here and relocating to Walthamstow, London, Armstrong Audio developed it's reputation as a leading audio repair specialist with unrivalled knowledge and expertise.​
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Wednesday - Saturday
10am - 5pm
Sunday - Tuesday
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