What an amazing place. Kasper is awesome and addressed the issue in my vintage broken cd player immediately. He tought me how the player worked as well as diagnosing the issue within minutes. The store is killer with a lot of cool vintage gear on display. It is so refreshing to know places like this exist. read more

Amazing, every time I go visit these guys, I become even more amazed. They're honest and to the point. My visit to Kasper and crew brought with it my McIntosh MX110Z and a Comustar 8" Celestron telescope power supply. Upon inspecting my McIntosh MX110Z Kasper discovered all I needed was a new mechanical set of RCA cables. Next he inspected my Compustar 8" Celestron Telescope power supply. It was obvious it needed components or capacitors because they were burned out. So I took my McIntosh MX110Z back out to my car; It took me about 5-6 minutes to do that. Upon returning back in Kasper had recapped my power board in 5-6 minutes. I was amazed. He didn't want to charge me anything, but I paid him for his great talent and genius. He should be building electronic components for NASA or Musk. read more

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The tech was very professional and provided me a 400-level understanding of record players. Long story short: don't buy new record players. I went to this location with my new record player. There was no visible signage outside and it didn't seem like this store was open. However, once opened the space had a few audiophiles listening to music- serious stuff. Lights were turned down, black lights, etc. the tech gets buzzed when the front door opens so I was greeted immediately. As I stated, he schooled me on record players, he was awesome, and professional. Unfortunately I did not have the opportunity to give this location my business. Highly recommend if you own a record player made in the USA prior to the mass adaptation of compact discs (CDs) read more

I bought a vintage Sansui receiver off of Ebay and it had a lamp burnt out and the Quartz locked light would not come on, took it somewhere else from a recommendation and they had it for months and couldn't fix it. A friend said to bring it to Stereo Rehab. They won't fix just a lamp but go thru the entire unit and make it work like it was supposed to. Everything worked exactly like they said !! I highly recommend them !!! Everything is explained before and after and the old parts are returned, FANTASTIC PLACE AND PEOPLE !!!!! read more

Beyond this being a quintessential Chicago experience, Casper and his team of friendly and clearly skilled technicians deliver outstanding service, hospitality and precision. I took a Technics SL-D2 turntable in for some TLC and it was ready in a week and every element of work was well-documented, easy to understand and valuable. The price was very reasonable for the work done. The turntable sounds better than it did when I took it in, and the specific work I requested was done exactly as requested. This place is not for people needing to feel bullshitted or like they need to pay some premium price for worthless mods and caps. I will never take my vintage equipment anywhere else. Simply the best. read more

Stereo Rehab - Technics SL-D2 - High Fidelity Audio Equipment Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

OMG! Kasper is the Charlie Trotter of stereo repair! What an amazing business to go to, even if you are not having anything repaired. My first visit here was with The Doctor to have a receiver repaired. The physical space on the outside did not look like much, but when you stepped through the front door, you are transported to a very cool club vibe space, complete with TVs, music, and a jukebox. There is a sofa and a few high top tables to relax at while you wait. Kasper is an artesian and spends a lot of time with the customer, explaining exactly what needs to be done to get your piece back into working condition. And he is just as frank when it comes to repairing items that he feels would be a waste of his time and your money. The Doctor has taken several pieces there for repair and has been overjoyed with the work. The one thing that is required after work is completed is that the customer has to "audition" the repaired item. Kasper actually hooks up the item to allow the customer to test it, either listening to radio stations or spinning records. And they do not rush you during the audition. For one of The Doctor's audition for a receiver, it was hooked up to a turntable so The Queen could play one of her vinyl records. Kasper is so much fun to be around and he lets you bring in your own drinks so you can have one while you wait, and I love that! Although we were first time customers, he nonetheless invited us to return to his annual customer appreciation party the following week, which was a blast! We could not stay the whole night as we had plans but heard that there was a fire dancer! For the audiophile, I imagine coming here for repairs is like going to church or something. The few times I have been there with The Doctor and my bottle, the people coming in to see Kasper and the way they handled their items has a solemn and almost spiritual quality to it. Like we have gone from the chuuuch to da palace, as Snoop would say. Mad respect Kasper, you made The Doctor very happy as there are not a lot of repair/rehab places of the caliber of yours. And I am happy that you let me bring bubbles so I can sit in patience while The Doctor enjoys himself. read more

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I'm a believer. Made a Marketplace purchase knowing it didn't work & brought it to Stereo Rehab straightaway. And holy smokes, when you walk in its half living museum, half lounge: no mere waiting room. If your piece is something they'll work on - read the rules before you go - they'll call you to the back shop, open it in front of you, & run through the three or four essential diagnostics while you watch. When they opened mine, there was a dead cat's worth of hair inside; for a second I thought they'd refuse to work on it. Instead they marveled that they'd never seen anything like it. They ran through those diagnostics in a minute or two & identified a fried relay switch. (Wild guess what caused that?) They quoted a fixed $435 no matter what else they'd go on to do. They advise you should allow three to six weeks for completion. Mine was done in one. And now it slays. read more

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I m a believer! Brought my 45 year old Bryston amp in as one channel had dropped out. I waited ten minutes and it was put on the bench and everything checked out fine so the problem was elsewhere in my system. . They took me through the process and I was impressed and educated. Found a bad cable to be the issue when I got it home. Just assumed my antique had bit the dust. And no charge! Bravo Stereo Rehab!!! I'll be back. read more

Go here! The prices, the service and the vibe are most excellent! Absolutely nothing compares to it on earth in terms of both insane levels of audio knowledge and...fun! I had great work done on an old receiver, but I'd come and just hang out here if I could! Love them! read more

You may find their way of doing business quirky but the result is well worth it. (Check out their website for the "rules".) We had two 40+ year old amps tuned up. they literally replaced every transistor in the units and thoroughly tested. There is complete transparency in their business practices. When you take your equipment in, right in front you use they thoroughly examine it and determine next steps, then give you the price for the work. No surprises. When we arrived to pick them up, they connected each one up to speakers and had us listen to make sure we were satisfied. The price was very reasonable considering the work done. Casper is indeed the Charlie Trotter of stereo repair, as another reviewer has commented. I wish I were able to give them more than five stars. All the more great since there are very few places who can keep your old equipment working. read more

Everything you read on Yelp is true and even better than expected. Who knew bringing in a turntable for repair could be fun and informative. What can be said here that has not already been said about Casper on Yelp and I also want to give a shout out to the guy working with Casper who is equally friendly and helpful. Our turntable was fixed on the spot and now works great. Casper thoroughly explain everything he did and why......and he is engaging and funny in a very wry sense of way. We were blown away by the service we received. It renewed our faith in humanity to know that there are some really good people out in the world, doing good work and providing exceptional service. Thank you! read more

Stereo Rehab has a refreshing audio servicing process that quickly identifies and corrects the customer's audio service needs. I found that both Casper and Nigel were focused on identifying the issues with me and displaying and explaining to me how they were identifying the issues. They were both honest, professional and expert in providing service, while being friendly, funny and approachable with any questions. I I am totally happy with how they serviced my unit expertly, getting it to perform as it did when purchased 50 years ago. I highly recommend Stereo Rehab both from a professional service and customer focus perspective, as well as being good and fun people. read more

professional funny great service with a laugh and smile. anyone needing rehab needs should find them at 5800 n western Ave. you will be pleased!!! read more

What a great experience! Starting with the prompt and detailed response to all of my questions ahead of time via email, and continued through my drop off and pick up visits to the shop - Casper made sure that I knew what to expect, explained what he needed to do and why, shared insights into the modifications that had been made over the last 50-odd years to my amp, and then made the repairs on-budget and ahead of schedule. Tony had all of the details on lock, again- made sure all expectations were set and clear. In contrast with basically any other repair shop, this is an educational experience that offers transparency and excellence. Who could ask for more?! I'll never go anywhere else or recommend anywhere else. Full Stop. read more

Stereo Rehab - Auditioning my amp at pickup to ensure everything perfect (it was). - High Fidelity Audio Equipment Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Kaspar spends time with you to explain what work needs to be done. He is an audio repair genius. His philosophy is to restore to original specs and components. If that is your goal, there is nobody better in the Midwest. After repairs your gear is fully auditioned before you leave. I was told 2 to 4 weeks for turnaround and was done in less than a week. Highly recommend Stereo Rehab!! read more

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I have an old Sony CD player that started messing up - skipping, not reading the disc. I sent an email to Stereo Rehab explaining the problem and wondering if they could fix it. If honesty could be sold, this shop would make a mint. They told me that Sony does not offer parts for older machines and that the cheap replacements from China, which they will not use, would fail quickly. Thus, the CD player has reached the end of its useful life and should be replaced. I'm very grateful they leveled with me and did not try to rip me off with a repair that would not work. Thanks, Stereo Rehab! read more

Great! They know what they're doing and we're able to fix my 35 year old turntable. If they can fix that, they can probably fix anything! They are highly recommended! read more

I have an old JVC turntable that played discs at an inconsistent speed. Replaced the belt, but did not fix the problem. Rather the spend the money to replace the turntable, I went to the internet and found Stereo Rehab. I could not be more pleased with the attention and service I received. Walked out of the shop within two hours with a repaired turntable. These guys showed me what was wrong and fixed it on the spot. Played a Joe Walsh album loud as soon as I got home. read more

Last night I took my 8th piece up there for refurbishing. Before accepting, they remove the lid to confirm that no after-market modifications were made, maybe before you purchased it (used or consignment). Read the PDF for a detailed explanation of the work completed. Keep the bag of worn out parts, for additional endorsement if you choose to resell. When the unit is ready for pickup, the casual audition is the best part of the experience. read more

Stereo Rehab - Marantz 4400 and Model 19. Nakamichi RX-505 - High Fidelity Audio Equipment Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My stereo sounds great...so much better, it's shocking. Never had soundstage like this... I can pick out every instrument. Everything sounds very accurate, yet musical. Kaspar is a bit quirky and he has funny rules, like no phone communication, just email. But, he makes it work and the results have been great. I have vintage equipment from the 80s and 90s., Audio Research and SOTA. He's done a great job on both the electronics and the set up. Highly recommended. read more

An amazing experience with Casper, Nigel and Jackson. You're welcomed to go beyond the audio equipment equivalent of the Great and Mysterious Oz's curtain to witness their expertise firsthand. Walked through a diagnostic of our vintage receiver to discover the elusive issue and experienced a class act all around. Cheers to this team! read more

Awesome service. Had a rather old Kenwood amp that needed work. Brought it in and was given a complete check up, the problem was found and an estimate was given. They came in under the estimate and very quickly. I highly recommend them. They know what they are doing. read more

I had wonderful experience using Stereo Rehab to take care of my beloved Marantz 2240. This unit has sentimental value to me because its the first stereo I purchased when I was 18 years old! I kept the unit through all the family moves and a recent downsizing. When I decided to get it out of storage and begin using it I took it to a different repair tech in Wisconsin that supposedly specialized in refurbishing/recapping these units. He had good recommendations from one of the online audio forums that I was following. Unfortunately, that experience was a nightmare . After 6 months and hearing excuse after excuse of why my unit wasn't complete I finally got my unit back. As soon as I turned it on I knew it wasn't done properly. The unit smelled like cigarette smoke, had a hum that wasn't there before and the AM/FM tuner still didn't work. I ran the unit for a few years until the right channel developed a intermittent problem. At that point I decided to find a new repair shop that could fix not only this new issue but also eliminate the hum and fix the FM tuner. I had heard good things about Kasper and Stereo Rehab from a couple of other audio forums. I also read their online reviews and decided to reach out and contact them. From the very beginning I was impressed. Kasper responded to all my emails very promptly. He advised that his average turnaround time was 4-6 weeks so I decided to bring it in before heading out of town for a few weeks. I stopped by on a Friday afternoon and was greeted by Tony. I was immediately impressed with his shop, office and stereo lounge! I've never seen anything like it. It was obvious to me that Kasper is more than an experienced electronics technician. He is passionate about collecting and restoring these classic stereo pieces back to their original design spec's. I'm always amazed when I watch someone skilled doing their craft and Kasper was no exception! We took my unit into their work area and Kasper asked me what issues I was having with my unit. After I gave him a quick summary he connected speakers and a music source to it and turned it on. He immediately heard the hum that I was experiencing. He also connected a antenna to test the AM/FM tuner. He asked about the history of my receiver and whether it had been repaired in the past. I described its repair history and mentioned that the most recent was a recap by a tech in Wisconsin that ended up getting arrested because he was scamming people. He mentioned a name and asked if it was him and it was! He knew exactly who I was talking about because he has been fixing other units that this guy had worked on. He proceeded to remove the cover and review the unit. He took measurements with his meter advising what the measurement should be at different test points all without a schematic. He tested one point that should have been 0v and it read 2.5 v and said that this wasn't correct and was probably causing the hum. He looked over the circuitry and pointed out modifications that weren't original and showed me a couple that looked really sloppy. In any case he had a good idea of what was going on with my unit and advised what he would do and what the cost would be. Tony described the next steps and timing as well as the invoice and payment process. After having gone through a really bad repair experience with the Wisconsin based tech I left Stereo Rehab knowing that my receiver was now in good hands. My unit was completed much sooner than I expected! I received an invoice with all the details of what had been done. The repair was done at the end of April 2022. It's January 2023 and I've been listening to this unit in my main system since then and it has worked flawlessly. It sounds great and I'm so thankful to have this sentimental piece working like it did when I first bought it so many years ago! Thanks Kasper and Stereo Rehab! read more

Stereo Rehab - My Marantz 2240 (center) being auditioned after Kaspar's repairs. - High Fidelity Audio Equipment Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Kasper is an electronics savant! He tells the truth no matter how hard it might be to hear. That's what I appreciate the most. He's not trying to sell you anything, just educating you. If it's not worth repairing, he will provide a detailed explanation. He's not going to take your money if it's a fruitless venture. He and his team are no nonsense and do superior work. When you pick up your machine, Kasper will step you through everything that has been done and explaining why. He will then hook up your machine so you can listen before leaving. He is intent on your satisfaction with the repair/service. Lastly, there's no bro attitude, just a focus on friendly outstanding service. Highly, highly recommended!! read more

When I read audio forums and FB groups, I see so many people looking for technician referrals, grasping at any stranger's recommendation just to ship their prized gear to someone they hope will do the job right. And every such time I'm reminded how spoiled we are with Casper's Stereo Rehab. I would not take my equipment anywhere else. It gets done right and to manufacturer's original specification down the minute detail. You're shown and explained what will be done when you check-in, and you get a history and an electronics lesson in the process. The turn around is great and you receive a warranty that's worth more than the cost of repair. Why? Because there's trust in the community that has been deservedly earned by Casper over many years of him running Stereo Rehab and doing stellar work. You don't need to look further than resale values of equipment that have been through Stereo Rehab to see what I'm talking about. Thank you Casper, I know it's super-selfish but I hope you never retire! read more

Stereo Rehab - High Fidelity Audio Equipment Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is an amazing stereo repair shop. Casper and staff are wonderful people. They are professional competent, and caring . They let me sit in the repair shop and watch them repair my receiver. I highly recommend them being very competent, professional, and above all friendly.One of the best stereo receiver shops I have ever been. read more

About 2 years ago I purchased a Marantz 2270 because this was the receiver I grew up with. This receiver was manufactured in the early 70s so they are about 50 years old and as you could imagine a 2nd hand receiver that old was going to need some work. What I didn't know was that locating one of these rare units was the easy part..... getting it in solid working condition was the hard part. I had no idea the crazy rabbit hole of Chicagoland vintage stereo repair I was about to enter. I kid you not, I went to 7 different places over the course of 2 years in 2 different states. I will spare you all the details, but the first place I bought the unit from and the first supposedly "best and most reputable place in Chicago" I brought it to for repair were not exactly honest and I felt taken advantage of. The store I took it to for repair held it for 6 months, it was a joke. After I got it back, the unit did work, but something just wasn't feeling right. Some more time passed and I remembered from 2 years back when I did my original research, I saw this place on line called Stereo Rehab that was only open 2 days per week. Originally, when I saw this, I thought it was weird so I dismissed this repair shop as odd. What a mistake that was...... For whatever reason, 2 years later, I decided to take this twice repaired unit to Stereo Rehab for a third opinion. The moment I stepped into Stereo Rehab, I knew I came to the right place. This place is the Taj Mahal of Stereo repair. I have seen many businesses over the years and this place is a rare rare find. More importantly, Kaspar, the owner, is the Michelangelo of Stereo repair. As far as I am concerned, this guy, who I have never heard of and just met, should have his face chiseled into the side of Mount Rushmore. He took my stereo and in one week repaired all the poor repairs from the past and had it ready for pick up one week later. I literally couldn't believe this guy existed. Not only does he give you a private consultation on the spot, if appropriate, he will open it up for you and tell you what's going on with your unit when you drop it off. Once the work is done, you get to listen to your newly repaired unit on his amazing testing/listening set up. Stereo Rehab and Kaspar are one in a million. I highly doubt you will find a more professionally run or experienced stereo repair outfit. I can say this because I went to or called all of them in the Chicagoland area. Do yourself a favor, don't wait 2 years like I did to go to Stereo Rehab, go there first, kick back and enjoy the ride. read more

I took my Vintage Technics SA400 in for service. It had been repaired years ago but was non working, sitting collecting dust in my basement. So a fix or pitch decision pivoted on sentiment and I took it down to Stereo Rehab. It is not a counter service repair ticket, we'll call you model. Instead you chill in a listening room while waiting for Casper to do a bench estimate while you watch. I learned a lot, especially about the cheap parts, a previous shop has used, and left with a written estimate. He did politely remind me that the cost would probably exceed its market value, but I went ahead. Kaspar turned it around in less than a week despite some tough parts availability challenges. Yesterday before leaving It played Steely Dan's "Asia" beautifully over the big JBL Monitors. This is also part of the process. A detailed invoice is presented via e-mail and you pay before you come in. One year warranty. I left with a great sounding working receiver and an bag of scrapped parts. I'm very impressed and have told my friends who still own vintage gear about this place. I plan to use this receiver in my basement office with some other gear I have. We in Chicagoland are fortunate to have a guy who does quality work like this. Since then Casper has also refurbished my Sony Cassette deck. Completely silent mechanicals and crystal clear sound. read more

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This is one of those rare places that don't really exist anymore. A place where not only your repair needs are being met to the fullest, but a place where you feel like you have known everybody there for years even though you only just met. Not only do they have an amazing front of house listening area, but their repair service is second to none. The owner (Kaspar) went over what he was doing in detail and what repairs were needed. He even let me watch the whole process. He repaired my amp, that I thought was unable to be fixed, quickly. It's working like new again. Talking with Kaspar during and after the repair was like talking with an old friend. You can tell they are passionate about what they do and have the knowledge and experience to back it up. Even talking with others as they were coming and going from the shop was an amazing experience as well. If I could give more than 5 stars I would. If you have audio repair needs this is the place to go. 10 out of 10. No notes. read more

This is a story about the American dream and honoring a legacy. When my father arrived in America, he shared dreams every American had: owning a home, having a stable job, enough food on the table, and starting a family. One day, while walking to work, he saw a Fisher 500-C in the window and owning it quickly became part of that dream. The Fisher 500-C has been in the family ever since. While growing up I remember the Fisher 500-C sticking out like a sore thumb. As the paint on the walls, furniture in the living room, and televisions on the console came and went, there she was. The Fisher stood the test of time in a dusty corner of the living room and became an ornament of a time long gone. I fondly remembered how this was one of my father's prized possessions and decided to give it another life for the next 50 years. After all, the 500-C was built during a time when someone actually soldered the circuit from point to point, so the historical value was very significant to me. It was and is a unique piece of American history. I took it upon myself to get it serviced at a local shop in New York City, which became a nightmare! The shop I originally brought the 500-C to for repairs stole all my valuable Telefunken 12AX7/ECC83 tubes, butchered my power supply, and charged me a premium price. My 500-C was red plating and smoking! I brought this to the attention to the shop and they wouldn't take any responsibility and claimed I shorted the speaker cables. Fearing the complete loss of my 500-C, I urgently reached out to a local vintage salesman in New York and he referred me to Casper at Stereo Rehab. This is where the review begins. I reached out to Casper via e-mail and explained what had happened to my 500-C. Casper called me back within the hour and it became evident that Casper knew my 500-C like the back of his hand; he walked me through some tests and the parts that were replaced over the phone. We concluded that the "repairs" actually destroyed the unit; everything needed to be undone and fixed correctly. The next day, I sent the 500-C from New York to Chicago. Casper explained everything that he needed to do via phone and e-mail; communication was very professional, transparent, and quick. He checked-in at every step and always kept me in the loop. About 6 weeks later, I got an e-mail from Casper documenting everything that was done to the Fisher. From the first call to the last e-mail, everything was flawless and as expected; Casper is an expert and a true artisan. When the 500-C came back from Chicago, I was a little skeptical. I didn't want to expect much since the previous shop nearly turned my living room into an inferno. I auditioned the 500-C and it nearly brought a tear to my eye. I have never heard her sound so great and refined. There was absolutely no hum. I repeat: there was no hum! Every channel and knob was noiseless. It was so unbelievably quiet that anyone could have thought the 500-C was solid-state receiver. Even weeks later, as I'm writing this review, I am still amazed at how perfectly the servicing was completed and how musical the 500-C sounds. I am eternally grateful! Casper saved an American dream, continued a legacy, and restored a relic of the golden age of American Hi-Fi! Now, the 500-C can see paint on the walls, furniture in the living room, and TVs on the console come and go for the next 50 years! Thank you! We need more honest people who know their craft in the world! read more

I feel very lucky to have found Stereo Rehab. I had an old integrated amplifier that I cherished very much for the sound. It broke down a few years ago and I had it in storage for some time. I finally decided to try and fix it. I went on the manufacturer's website and they recommended a few third party shops. When I read their reviews I was petrified of going - charging you upfront to diagnose, regardless of the result, not responding, waiting months (ya, months) with no answer to find out it can't be fixed and being stuck with a massive bill. I did not want to deal with. In one of these reviews someone referenced Stereo Rehab as a great alternative to these lousy shops. I emailed them and Kaspar responded promptly. I came in on their open hour days, was greeted warmly and offered a nice place to sit while I waited for my turn. I felt respected and like I valued not just as a customer, but as a person. They diagnosed the problem and fixed it in front of me! I was completely blown away. I'm writing this review while listening to music on my fixed amp and I'm so happy. I feel very blessed and lucky to have discovered Kaspar and his shop. His team is amazing and he's a true genius at his craft. Would highly recommend for your audio repair needs. read more

So far I've had four pieces rehabbed here. There's no better feeling than to have a piece of stereo equipment from the "golden era" brought back to factory specs, and knowing every time you hit the power switch it's going to sound exactly like it did 40, 50, or 60 years ago. Places like Stereo Rehab are a rarity these days. If you own quality vintage stereo electronics, give Casper and his Stereo Rehab a shot. You won't regret it. read more

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Casper is a magician with electronics and a fantastic dude besides! I thought my beloved Mac amp was fried. I was ready for a big bill and a long wait. Neither was true. He literally fixed it on the spot and let me watch! He explained in detail every step he was taking. He patiently made sure that I was understanding and approving of each operation. I learned more about electronics and tubes from him in less than an hour than if I had watched every Internet video available on the subjects. Not only was the service professional and of impeccable quality, I felt warmly welcomed to relax and kick back in their demo room after he was done. If you have any piece of stereo equipment needing a rehab or quick fix, don't even think for a second about heading anywhere else. Carve out time on the couple days a week they are open and you will be forever glad you did. As another reviewer said it best, "If something on my stereo went wrong again I would actually be thankful to have another opportunity to spend some time here with these guys." I took that advice to heart and will be heading back there again soon to get a home theater amp restored back to life. read more

Took in an old Denon turntable that needed some love to get going again. While it's not cheap, Stereo Rehab does probably the best repairs of these kind in the Chicago area. Kasper is a great guy who keeps you in the loop about the work being done and everything is fair and on the up and up. If you have some vintage audio equipment that you want restored in a professional manner - look no further! read more

Honest. Passionate. Thorough. Knows his shit. Fair. What more do you want? Nothing else needed. read more

Took my ~1973 (?) SR-1050C turntable here on a recommendation from a stranger at a record store. I bought the turntable in 2020 and it had started to spin very slowly. I only recently got into the hobby so I didn't know where to start to fix it. Took it into Kaspar's shop and he's hosting a party with live music and beer for his customers! When I came in he stopped his host duties and diligently helped me while his sophisticated vintage audio clients eagerly listened in. Turns out the bearings needed to be oiled and a spindle (I think that's what it was called?) needed to be sanded down. Kaspar diagnoses and fixes it in not even 60 seconds. Friendly the whole time, talking me through what he's doing, taking the time to teach me. He gave me additional advice on the turntable that I didn't even know I needed, and then told me how to travel and move with it. (I'm moving to LA from Chicago in a couple months). On top of that he didn't even accept payment for the service, wouldn't accept a tip, offered ME a beer, and then invited me to the party he was hosting with his family, friends, and clients! I had full intention of staying for the party but was illegally parked, so I drove around a bit and when I couldn't find a parking spot I figured it's not in the cards today. My experience was truly unique. I can't promise that you'll get free service, a beer, and an invitation to a cool party with live music every time you come here, but this guy knows his stuff. He fixed my turntable immediately (took me longer to write this review than it took him to fix my turntable!), treated me with respect and kindness, plus you could tell that his clients are sophisticated and knowledgeable when it comes to their equipment, and the respect they had for Kaspar truly showed. What more do you need to decide to take your equipment here? Edit: Hi Kaspar, hope you read these! Turntable was spinning at 33.33 RPM in your shop but plugged in at home it's only a hair over 32rpm. Do you know what I should do? Should I bring it in again? Appreciate the help! read more

Casper & Nigel are truly awesome! Their knowledge and dedication is amazing. They fixed my turntable, found another issue with my Denon, and then fixed that too. It now works perfectly. They explain what they are doing, and they are truly upfront with their customers. I will be bringing more stereo gear to them to get fixed, and can't recommend them enough. The location is super cool, and are truly dedicated to their craft. I wish I could give them 50 stars. Truly amazing! read more

Took a Sansui 9090DB that I've owned since new in '77 into Stereo Rehab to get it working properly again -as it was sitting in my attic for the last 20 years. I was blown away by the place, the other customers, and most notably Kaspar's knowledge and gravitas. It's weird the transformation that took place there. I walked in to get an old stereo repaired , but when I walked out I had a new friend in Kaspar, and the same excited feeling I had when I first purchased the Sansui and couldn't wait to get it home, hooked up, and to once again start enjoying its blend of 1970's craftsmanship, beauty, and the wonderful music it makes. Thanks Kaspar and the Stereo Rehab team!!! Thank you Stereo Rehab!! read more

Brought over my Yamaha CD-C600 for repair after the disc tray would no longer open or close. Kasper took a look, repaired in seconds, tested to make sure everything was working and playing right and I was on my way. So grateful to find a repair shop that focus on service and quality. Hoping I don't have any electronic issues in the future but will be coming here if I do! Thank you Kasper and team! read more

Very honest people didn't try to take me to the bank as a matter of fact they didn't even charge me to look at my turn table they adjusted the tone arm and told me that's all it needed. I would highly recommend this place the only thing is they only open Friday and Saturday but hey it's still worth it. read more