Northwest Audio Service

08/20/2008 Posted by llgar98

John is extremely knowledgable, honest, and friendly. His rates are very fair (he doesn't charge any bogus diagnostic fees - he just gets right to fixin' and doesn't charge bank for it). And, contrary to some of the other reviews here, John had relatively quick turn around time (3 days to repair my CD player). He doesn't accept credit cards, but he gave me the option of mailing him a check...AFTER I had taken my repaired CD player home. Now that's old school customer service that I haven't seen anywhere else. If all your audio equipment is working perfectly, I'd recommend breaking something just so you can have the pleasure of doing business with John.

Pros: Friendly and fair service

Cons: Limited street parking. But there's parking around back.

06/30/2008 Posted by that60sguy

I've lived in Sea. 25+ yrs. and coming from an electronics background with an emphasis on broadcast audio/music, I can HIGHLY recommend John's work. He is fair, competent, knowledgeable (just ask!!) and very well connected and respected throughout the audio community. The new location works well for me (living in the N. end), Be sure to approach from the south, as he's on the east side of Aurora where it's split w/divider - one blk. N. of PCC - Across kitty-corner from MOTO INTERNATIONAL

Pros: I've had NO 'returns' to him

Cons: Does n ot do DAT's - but will recommend where to take them.

05/23/2008 Posted by Yggdrasill

John is an exceptionally knowledgeable, generous and accommodating individual. He works on all kinds of vintage audio, and unhesitatingly shares his knowledge. Beware, though, he'll talk your ear off if you give him the chance! I've asked his advice many times on what to look for in particular pieces of equipment. His rates are very reasonable. There is only one minor downside. First, he has a lot of work so don't expect a quick turnaround. My stuff has usually taken a couple of weeks, but I'm never in a hurry. And for all I know, he may be faster than other audio repair places.

05/21/2008 Posted by lovley

John's audio repair service is the best, I can't say enough good. I'm gratefull there is a place like this for me to bring my hifi to. Six stars!!! Thanks John!

Pros: Best service,nice people!

Cons: NONE

03/25/2008 Posted by bungelowed

I found NW Audio and John after searching from Portland to Seattle for a good Teac reel to reel repair service. John started by repairing in 1 week a R2R that had sat for one year at another repair store without diagnosis. Since then I have brought a wide ranging collection of vintage audio equipment in for repair. Never have I been overcharged, made to wait an unreasonable amount of time for repairs, or felt the repair could have been done better. John is simply the best I've run across in >30 years of audio collecting. Matter of fact, I've got some new components that need John's magic touch.

Pros: Expert, fast and friendly

Cons: Will ignite latent desires to collect old audio gear!

05/22/2007 Posted by johns2use

I have used northwest audio numerous times. John, the owner is honest and fair. They work on all makes and models of stereo equipment. I just had my nakamichi tape deck repaired and it works like new again. I have also had pioneer receivers, technics linear turntable, marantz receivers repaired there. A good place to do business. Also a heads up. He has moved his business from downtown to up by greenlake. The address is 7614 Aurora Ave. He still uses the same phone number. 206.728.0369

Pros: More convienient now that he is not all the way downtown. The owner is the repairman.

Cons: parking is a little tight but if you can not park out front. Park in the back