SERVICES &
PRICING
Practical service for the equipment worth keeping. Explore common repair and maintenance services below, with straightforward starting prices and clear expectations. I strive to be honest and transparent so you know what to expect, especially in today’s world. No hidden fees here!
I review every repair request personally. As a one-person shop, my scheduling and turnaround depend on my current workload, equipment type, and parts availability. Service is by appointment only; please contact me before drop-off.
Turntable Services
Turntables are one of the main focuses of SpinCraft Audio. Many vintage turntables can be brought back to reliable operation with proper cleaning, lubrication, adjustment, and setup—often without needing new parts.
Maintenance & Setup
Routine checks, adjustments, and the essentials that keep records playing their best.
3 SERVICES
Stylus Replacement
$20 / $40
$20 for stylus-only replacement; $40 including tracking force and anti-skate verification and adjustment.
Cartridge Install & Alignment
$50
For new or used cartridges. Includes tracking force and anti-skate setup.
Speed Calibration / Adjustment
From $50
For inconsistent speed. May involve control cleaning, adjustment, or belt replacement. Parts are additional.
Full Service & Restoration
From routine mechanical servicing to bringing a long-stored vintage find back to life.
3 SERVICES
Full Service · Manual
$125
Cleaning and lubrication of bearings and linkages, control cleaning, tracking force setup, cartridge alignment, and appropriate operational checks. Service scope depends on condition.
Full Service · Semi / Fully Automatic
$175–$225
Cleaning and lubrication of bearings and linkages, control cleaning, tracking force setup, cartridge alignment, and appropriate operational checks. Service scope depends on condition.
Full Restoration Service
$250+
A comprehensive mechanical, functional, and cosmetic restoration aimed at returning your turntable as close to like-new condition as practical. Work may include deep cleaning, refinishing or polishing cosmetic surfaces, restoring mechanisms, replacing deteriorated components, and complete setup and testing. Scope depends on the unit’s condition and parts availability; contact me for an individual quote.
Additional Repairs
Targeted repairs and cosmetic work when a full service isn’t what you need.
2 SERVICES
RCA Cable Replacement
From $60
For turntables with hard-wired RCA cables.
Dust Cover Polishing
$50–$100
Based on cover size, shape, and condition. Deep scratches or cracks may not be fully removable.
Bench Fee
$50
A $50 bench fee is charged at time of drop off and credited toward the total bill when a complete repair or service is performed.
Speaker Services
Foam surrounds, driver problems, crossover repairs, and diagnostics. The goal is to bring your speakers back to life while preserving their original character whenever practical.
Refoaming includes removal of old foam and adhesive, cleaning, and installation of new surrounds. Prices assume the driver has already been removed from the enclosure. Removal and reinstallation are charged at $90/hr, with a 30-minute minimum.
6–8″ Drivers
$60
Per driver
10–12″ Drivers
$70
Per driver
15″ Driver
$80
Per driver
Replace Grill Cover Cloth
$90/hr
One-hour minimum; varies by size and complexity.
Vinyl Rewrap
$90/hr
One-hour minimum; varies by size and complexity.
Crossover Rebuild
From $80
Inspection, component replacement, solder work and network restoration. Pricing is quoted by scope and number of speakers.
L-Pad / Tone Control Service
From $60
Cleaning and servicing adjustable speaker controls.
General Speaker Repair
Contact me
Other concerns? Describe the equipment and symptoms.
Receivers & Amplifiers
Diagnosis and repair of vintage stereo receivers and amplifiers, including power supplies, tone controls, output stages, and appropriate preventative maintenance and reliability updates.
Diagnostic Fee
$50
Troubleshooting of an unknown issue. This $50 diagnostic charge is separate from the turntable bench fee and applies whether or not repair is approved.
Control Cleaning / Service
$100+
Cleaning and servicing switches, potentiometers and controls. Additional repairs may be necessary if cleaning does not resolve the issue.
General Receiver / Amplifier Repair
$90/hr
Labor is documented on your service paperwork. You receive an estimate following the initial diagnosis, before repair work begins.
Other Audio Equipment
Cassette decks, reel-to-reel machines, equalizers, CD players, and other vintage audio equipment may be serviced depending on serviceability and parts availability. Not sure whether yours qualifies? Contact SpinCraft before bringing it in.
LET’S GET IT
WORKING AGAIN.
Tell me the make, model, and what the equipment is doing. I’ll personally review your request before arranging a drop-off.