Founded by touring audio engineer Dan “Doc” Abell in 1984, Abell Audio repairs professional audio equipment, electronic musical instruments, and high-end stereo gear in Columbus, Ohio. The shop is particularly known for restoring vintage and analog equipment in a way that preserves its distinctive sound, with five test and repair benches supporting roughly 3,000 repairs each year. Abell also makes custom cables in Columbus, extending its repair technicians’ hands-on work into production.
West-Tech ServicesWest-Tech Services is a Kent, Ohio specialist in preserving the working character of vintage audio equipment. It rebuilds obsolete phonograph cartridges and restores unusual components for collectors, repair shops, and owners who want original-era equipment returned to service.CALDWELL, OH
Audio-TechnicaAudio-Technica designs and makes audio equipment spanning headphones, microphones, turntables and phono cartridges, serving both personal listeners and professional sound applications. Its U.S. operation is based in Stow, Ohio, where the company also supports products with replacement parts and technical expertise for settings ranging from stadiums and houses of worship to conference centers and home studios. The company’s outlet offers certified-refurbished Audio-Technica gear tested and backed by a full one-year warranty.STOW, OH
Prell ElectronicsFrom Highland County, Ohio, Prell Electronics gives aging electronics a second life through component-level repair and a deep supply of rare, obsolete and vintage parts. Operating for more than 10 years, the shop is especially known for mail-in restoration of classic audio and video equipment, including Sony Walkman players, while its technicians bring experience ranging from consumer electronics to military and space electronics. Prell also supports restorers with a free library of verified service manuals and responsibly recycles used and broken electronics.HILLSBORO, OH
Purple AudioFounded by Andrew Roberts in 1997 after his work repairing high-end studio equipment in Manhattan, Purple Audio designs and manufactures recording equipment for professional, touring, and home studios. Now based in a restored historic fire company building beside Jim Thorpe’s Mauch Chunk Opera House, the Pennsylvania shop is known for the MC77 FET limiter and a broader line of analog studio gear. Live performances next door are also recorded through Purple Audio equipment for release as live albums.JIM THORPE, PA