Glowing Vacuum Tubes

Est. 2024 • High Fidelity Restoration

Keep the Analog
Soul Alive

Specialized repair and restoration for vintage receivers, turntables, and reel-to-reel decks. We bring the golden age of audio back to your living room.

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Our Expertise

Vintage Receiver
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Receivers & Amps

Full restoration of Marantz, Sansui, Pioneer, and McIntosh units. We specialize in capacitor replacement (recapping), bias adjustment, and tuner alignment to eliminate drift.

  • DC Offset Correction
  • LED Lamp Upgrades
  • Potentiometer Cleaning
Vintage Turntable
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Turntables

Precision calibration for Technics, Thorens, and Dual. From belt replacements to complex tonearm rewiring and cartridge alignment.

  • Speed Calibration
  • Cartridge Alignment
  • Dust Cover Polishing
Reel to Reel
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Tape Decks

Complete mechanical and electrical overhaul for Akai, Teac, and Revox reel-to-reels. We bring dead transports back to life.

  • Head Demagnetizing
  • Pinch Roller Rebuilding
  • Brake Adjustment

Why Restore Vintage Audio?

Vintage Audio Repair & Restoration

At Analog Avenue, we specialize in the repair and restoration of vintage stereo equipment. These classic components were built during a golden era of audio engineering—when quality, performance, and craftsmanship came first.

Why Restore Vintage Audio?

The build quality and sonic performance of vintage audio equipment are unmatched by today’s mass-produced, disposable electronics. Owning a piece of classic audio gear isn’t just about sound—it’s about preserving a piece of history.

All vintage electronics contain electrolytic capacitors, and like all aging components, these parts degrade over time. In addition to capacitors, there are several other components that naturally wear out. That’s why a proper restoration means thoroughly inspecting and servicing every critical part of the unit.

Built to Last—Again

These machines were engineered to endure. When properly restored, vintage audio equipment can continue delivering exceptional performance for decades. Modern electronics, by contrast, are rarely designed to be repaired and often become obsolete.

An Investment in Sound and Value

Vintage audio gear continues to appreciate in value. Restoring your equipment not only preserves its performance and character—it protects and enhances its long-term worth.

Take a walk down Analog Avenue—back to the golden age of sound.

KEEP THE
SIGNAL PURE

Test the difference. A vintage receiver with dried-out capacitors introduces "crossover distortion" and noise. Toggle the restoration switch to see and hear the Analog Avenue difference.

SIGNAL: DEGRADED (DC OFFSET)
V/DIV: 1V
TIME: 5ms
Restoration Stage
BEFORE AFTER

THE WORKBENCH

Step into the lab. Generate test tones or explore the tools we use to bring audio back to life.

Diagnostics Table

Electronic Workbench
Click numbers to identify equipment
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Select a Number

Use the numbered hotspots on the left to identify the specific tools on our workbench.

Signal Generator

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Initialize Signal Generator

440 Hz
-10 dB
CH1: INPUT
V/DIV: 500mV
T/DIV: 10ms

Get In Touch

Every unit is unique — call us to discuss your restoration needs. We'll need to see the unit before providing an estimate.

phone (530) 957-4365

Mon-Fri: 10am - 6pm | Sat: 11am - 4pm