Jude did an excellent job on my NAD 3020 integrated amp. It had always sounded good but had idiosyncrasies that I accepted as typical of a vintage audio component from eBay. It worked well enough for my purposes, I told myself. The built-in phono stage wasn't exactly usable, but I had my own external preamp that I liked, and there were times the sound would cut out if something got ever-so-slightly jostled, but then it stopped producing sound from the left channel altogether and the quirks stopped seeming so cute. I called Jude and described the problem. He picked the amp up and returned it sounding better than ever. I now have a restored amp that sounds great for less than I paid for it in its rusty, loose condition years ago. I would note that the quoted time frame was the Sunday following a Wednesday pickup, and it did take some phone tag to get the unit back, which ended up being two weeks after I first handed it off. My guess is that because we live in totally different parts of the city, Jude was trying to time the repair relative to when he could feasibly come my way, and from what he told me, the repair was somewhat more complicated than expected once he got around to it. Notably, this was during the stretch of winter when there were the two huge storms within a couple of weeks of each other, so that didn't help either. Delays like this obviously seem inherent to a one-person home operation, and I wouldn't have expected such a quick turnaround if not for the original quote (and other reviews mentioning quick turnarounds). He was always friendly and polite on the phone even as I worried I was pestering him. Overall, I felt the service lived up to my expectations. Given that he's a genuinely nice person providing a specialized service for reasonable prices and will pick up and drop off your gear for you (even if you don't live anywhere near Flatbush), I can't complain--just unfortunate timing that I found myself without a working stereo system out during a period when I was barely going outside. Still, I have a feeling it'll be sounding great for many seasons to come. read more

Jude is the real deal. I brought him a vintage Sherwood S-7100A that needed careful attention -- the left channel bass was fried, and everything was scratchy. He treated it with the kind of respect and precision you just don't see much anymore. He was knowledgeable, communicative, and clearly passionate about old-school audio gear. He diagnosed the issue quickly, explained what was going on in plain language, and the turnaround was faster than I expected. Most importantly -- it sounds fantastic now. Warm, clean, and alive again. He offered to pick it up and drop it off from my home. Instead we met halfway on a street corner! It felt a little strange just handing over my vintage baby to a complete stranger. But I knew from from his warm smile, and knowledge of the gear that I was in good hands. It took under a week and he did a fantastic job!! If you care about your vintage equipment and want someone who truly understands these pieces, Jude is your guy. Highly recommended. read more

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Jude killed it! Thoroughly fixed my vintage pioneer stereo and now it sounds amazing, all while being communicative, helpful, and very kind. I highly recommend :) read more

Pro Audio Repair - Pioneer stereo amplifier - Electronics Repair Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

My 20 year old Creek 5350 Special Edition Integrated Amplifier was having crackling issues and difficulty in sustaining channels across inputs for several years. I finally had enough, found Jude from Pro Audio through his reviews on Yelp, and described the issues to him. Jude picked up the amp on a Thursday of a very cold snowy week and had it fixed and dropped off to me that Sunday. The amplifier sounds new, all issues resolved completely, and for an entirely reasonable price. I can't recommend Jude highly enough, and won't hesitate to go back to him with any other audio component issues. He's meticulous in his work, and a very nice person as well. Highest recommendation A+++ read more

Pro Audio Repair - Creek Audio 5350 Special Edition Integrated Amplifier. - Electronics Repair Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

We've gone months without music because something was wrong with the volume output of our receiver. After trying the basic and cheap options first and failing, it was put on the back burner My girlfriend's birthday was coming up and she was out of town, and I found Pro Audio and Jude The Electronics Wizard off of a Reddit post. He came and picked it up, diagnosed it very fast, and prioritized the receiver so it could be dropped off before she got home. He was very communicative throughout the process and even talked me off a ledge as I was setting it back up and the volume wasn't working (it was a Mono button that was pressed down/ fuckup on my end) He fixed the receiver and cleaned up other audio issues as well. Anyway long story short; Jude is the man! It was great value (especially considering he picked it up and dropped it off) and our system has NEVER SOUNDED BETTER! It's SO NICE to be able to listen to albums again. Plus I got brownie points with the old lady. 10/10 would recommend to anyone with a vintage system (and I know there's quite a few of you in Brooklyn) read more

Pro Audio Repair - Realistic Sound Vintage Receiver - Electronics Repair Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Jude did a phenomenal job!! My DENON TURNTABLE and TECHNICS RECEIVER have never sounded better!!! Jude is the only person who can truly service audio equipment the way it should be serviced and repaired. Thank you Jude!!!! read more

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Found Jude through reviews and he went above and beyond. Needed a turntable fixed (tonearm wiring and cartridge). Picked up my device and gave me a timetable, but was able to service the turntable quickly and return it to me good as new. Very reasonable repair rate and exceptional service. read more

Pro Audio Repair - Electronics Repair Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The TL;DR summary is this: Jude will go above and beyond for you. I paid him (a very reasonable $100 including pickup and delivery/return) to do a cartridge upgrade on my turntable. When it turned out that said turntable was on its last legs (kids, avoid turntables with important plastic parts, because they won't last) to the point that moving it around (for Jude to pick it up, bring it back to his place, work on it, bring it back to me, etc.) caused the damn to break, he pledged that he'd do everything he could to make me/it whole for no extra charge. Trying to fix it with replacement parts? No extra charge. Moving the cartridge to a new turntable? No extra charge. So I ended up needing a new turntable (again, to be clear, I would have needed one anyway and the act of moving it around just sped up the decline a bit), and Jude did a great job mounting, alligning, and wiring the cartridge. Highly recommended. read more

He was recommended by a friend who said he was very good .still waiting on my repair. Waiting for part to be delivered to pro audio.After work is done I will be able to give a better comment read more

I feel lucky to have connected with Jude, and see him now as such a vital part of the community! In a world that feels evermore impersonal, it was a genuine breath of fresh air to have this kind-hearted audio wizard show up at my door to pickup my broken turntable, only to return it to me, smilingly, the following week, and in absolutely pristine, working condition. Price was totally reasonable. read more

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I want to submit another positive review for Jude Hercules and the work he did for me recently. As I write this, I am listening to music on the radio, and I have to say again, thank you, Jude, for everything. I came to him after reading several positive Yelp reviews. It sounds great ! I bought my stereo in 1974. The receiver is a Pioneer SX-450. I was having an issue when I turned it on that had neen there for years. Not surprisingly Jude said that you can't get the part that's problematic. However he did have a great alternative that bypasses that part and makes turning it on a breeze now. He also checked out everything inside and repaired a phono jack. Everything sounds great Jude. Tremendously valuable working with you! read more

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I gotta give some more props to Jude. I had another issue with my Rega P8 turntable. It was Jude to the rescue. He picked it up, got it working and returned it sounding better than it did. He's like a doctor who makes house calls. Reliable high-end audio repair is hard to find. Jude is a gem. read more

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A friend of mine was responsible for me finding out about Jude and Pro Audio Repair, something I have already thanked him for. Jude is a person one is only rarely fortunate enough to run into in today's world. He is a genuinely warm and friendly soul, who is not driven by attempting to maximize his financial gain in every transaction. From what I had read, I was lucky that he picked up the phone when I first called, as he apparently doesn't always do so, given what others have written. I described what it was that I needed - to have a 1980s vintage Luxman Equalizer inspected and brought back up to spec if necessary. I was ready to meet him at his listed address, but, as others have written, he came to my address, picked the unit up, and ultimately, brought it back to me repaired. And, as he had said at the outset, there was no bench fee charged. While I wouldn't say his fee was inexpensive, I don't think it was unreasonable either. And, when you figure in pickup and delivery, indeed, it was quite reasonable! And, on top of his skill in working on our electronics, he is possibly one of the more enjoyable individuals any of us will have the pleasure of doing business with in our day to day interactions. If you've got some piece(s) of electronic equipment that need some attention and you are fortunate enough to have him be willing/interested in taking your equipment in for repair, don't pass up on the opportunity. Thanks, Jude read more

Pro Audio Repair - Luxman Graphic Frequency Equalizer G120A post reonditioning - Electronics Repair Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

HIGHLY RECOMMEND. I was so glad to learn Jude was still in business. he did a terrific job on my antique Marantz receiver back in 2018. Seven years later the device had suffered during a move. He came to pick it up, provided expert insight, fixed the equipment and even came to my home to make sure i had everything hooked up properly. I wouldn't have gotten this service anywhere else. Jude is an old school craftsman with class and professionalism. Thanks, Jude! read more

Jude did an excellent job repairing my old Yamaha PF-800 turntable. He is a great communicator and explained his process, from start to finish. The motor hadn't been working properly for years but Jude fixed it quickly, and inspected the entire TT. His prices are fair and true to his estimate. Jude also picked up and delivered--highly recommended! read more

Pro Audio Repair - Yamaha PF-800 - Electronics Repair Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Jude is the consummate professional. He picked up our ailing amp. Called with a diagnosis, an estimate (quite reasonable) and a timeline for the repair. Everything was done when he said it would be. He returned our amp, set up our multi-part sound system, and gave us some tips for keeping it healthy. We couldn't be happier with Jude's service! We'd have added a photo of our beautiful new system, but we couldn't figure out how. read more

My experience with Jude and Pro Audio Repair was absolutely exceptional. While my 70s-era HH Scott A437 Amplifier still worked, it had been cranky for years, with a volume knob that had to be futzed with constantly or else the sound would drop out. It was crackly, and certain inputs and settings simply didn't work. I called Jude, and a little more than 24 hours later I had a fully serviced and repaired amp that sounds better than it probably has in 30 years. It doesn't crackle at all, every input works, and the volume adjusts perfectly. I couldn't believe how good it sounded when I played an album for the first time (the first song I played on it was King Crimson's "Lizard"). After calling and describing my amp, he had me send over a few photos. He was able to quickly provide me a quote (which proved accurate, and that he stuck to), and then came and picked up my amp from in front of my apartment building. After he picked up my amp, he texted me that same evening to tell me that it was serviceable and when he could have it back to me. The next night, he returned it. There was a $40 pick-up and delivery fee, which was well worth the convenience. Jude is great, because not only is he an expert, but he's easy to talk to, knowledgeable, and just plain friendly. I really appreciated the tips he gave me about protecting the fuses from power surges, and it was convenient to be able to call or text him. I felt silly that I had dealt with my finicky stereo for so long, when it was so simple to get it serviced. Thank you Jude! read more

Pro Audio Repair - My HH Scott A437, back home and better than ever. - Electronics Repair Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I typically never write reviews on Yelp but I felt compelled to here after working with Jude on the repair of my Sansui 8 Deluxe Receiver after the left speaker board had stopped working. Jude was an absolute pleasure to work with - easy upfront communication and scheduling to pick up the receiver from my apartment. Jude also did a full testing (multiple rounds) of all components and kept me updated in real-time over text on any additional areas that needed work or replacement. The cost was more than fair and far lower than other quotes I received from vintage repair stores in Manhattan. Furthermore, the process was amazingly quick given the required work, replacement parts needed, and testing rounds. I expected the process to take about 3 weeks based on reviews of competing stores, but Jude had my receiver back in just 5 days! In addition to fixing/cleaning the internal components, he also touched up the outside finishes and replaced several long-dead light bulbs in the display. He also made sure that everything was wired correctly and set to the appropriate hertz and amperage levels during the drop-off too with my speaker system, turntable, and other sources. Five stars all the way around here with regard to service, expertise, price, and timing! Needless to say, I would recommend Jude and Pro Audio Repair to anyone looking for a top-notch audio repair service. read more

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Jude did an excellent job repairing my Sansui 9090db. I will be returning to him if I have any other issues with my analog equipment, as well as recommending his services to friends. I blew my receiver badly (smoke billowing out--the whole deal). He got it working again and maybe even sounding a little cleaner than it had before it blew. Two caveats: This was quite a long process, and significantly longer than he originally quoted me; however I was ultimately not bothered by this. It was a big job and I don't know where else I would have gone. The price and work he did was great. No meaningful complaints here. The second minor issue was that my exterior case came back with some small cosmetic damage. Nothing huge, but still something to note. I chalk this up to doing business with someone who operates out of his apartment and a van. This may not have happened at a storefront, but that would have cost far more. He also picked the receiver up from me, delivered it, and reinstalled everything to make sure there were no problems. read more

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Jude provided top quality work, repairing my vintage Marantz receiver. He provided pick up and drop off, and had my receiver working and returned to me the same day! He even walked me through the settings and hook up of an old oscilloscope free of charge. I have an engineering background, and I've worked around a few electronics guys. He clearly knows his stuff. Highest recommendation! read more

Pro Audio Repair - Marantz receiver / Tektronix oscilloscope - Electronics Repair Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I have a somewhat complex Sansui G8700db receiver...through lack of electronic knowledge..I made..wat was a perfectly fine piece into a smoked out receiver. I blew out some circuits...Called up the good brother..and wats so cool is his approach to the matter..he actually comes to pick up the item and wen done .returns it..he took the time he needed to return my receiver back into it's former glorious state...he crosses all the T's and dots all the i's...then he returns the item and makes sure to educate u on the problem..so it won't happen again..long story short...his approach to the problem..gives the customer something money can't buy..I'm 200 per cent satisfied...thanks to the Wizard...thks Jude...Carl read more

Jude is a gem. He's less of a business and more of a hobbyist who knows his stuff. He will come to your home to pick up and drop off and takes pride in doing more than even what you ask. He hooked us up with new speaker wire, even fashioned us a new antenna -- in addition to refurbishing the unit and fixing the one issue we actually needed help with. It takes a little patience because he's only one man. But we had it back in less than a week. Would definitely recommend. read more

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Had my power amp serviced by this guy, only to find out he didn't repair a dam thing which I found out after paying $360.00 bucks and taking the system home. Had the amp repaired later by another shop and was charged $90.00, apparently, there was a short in the power rail...... read more

The best vintage audio repair in Brooklyn - door to door service - specializes in Technics, & high end audio equipment. Will bring your eBay & Reverb bargains back to life as good or better than they were new from the factory. Jude is a real NYC treasure - the best of NY. read more

This is long overdue but Jude checked out a preamp for me a few years ago and was super professional and knowledgeable. He gave me expert advice regarding the unit's not being repairable and was honest. I plan to use his services again. read more

I've been looking for a local tech to work on my vintage audio gear for quite some time. I've honestly been nervous about sending, particularly my Luxman receiver, out for maintenance and repair due to the potential costs and fear of damage. Fortunately I found Jude who recently worked on my 1979 Luxman r-1120a and brought it back to life. I was experiencing some major issues with the right channel. Jude responded to my initial text immediately and was responsive throughout the process. He'll pick up and drop off which was highly convenient for me. The repair only took TWO DAYS! The price was right and my receiver sounds good as new. Highly recommended. read more

Pro Audio Repair - Luxman r-1120a repaired - Electronics Repair Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Jude is the man! We had a vintage stereophonic receiver that took a spill shortly after it was gifted this past Christmas, and while the audio components survived we lost all of the lights on the front panel. I took a cursory glance under the hood and realized that none of the bulbs had broken, and this was more likely a cracked board or power supply issue. Definitely past my skill level to fix, especially considering how complex the build for this particular piece was. Jude not only fixed the amp, but personally picked it up and dropped it off at our apartment. All this at a very reasonable price, and he beared with us while we were out of town, holding on to the amp for quite a while. Pros like Jude are increasingly falling in to short supply, so having him in the neighborhood is awesome. Highly recommended. read more

I got an old receiver of my dad's which had some fuzziness and channel issues. We assumed we could just clean it up and get it going on our own, but we were stuck. I happened upon Jude based on great Yelp! reviews and located near me in Brooklyn. On a Tuesday, we spoke on the phone and I described my issues and the make and model of my beleaguered receiver. Hours later, Jude picked it up from my house and got to work on it. He assured me that he'd let me know if the repair was so severe as to be cost prohibitive. He responded to texts and phone calls for updates on the service happening during the week. It's now Sunday, and he just delivered it to me, smelling like it was brand new, all spruced up and working 100%. I am so happy I found Jude and that this worked out. I'll be selling my newer receiver, which can't even approach the sound of this older, quality piece that Jude has brought back to life. So to summarize: less than a week, pick up and drop off to my location, consistent communication, excellent service. What more can you ask? Great to meet you Jude! I'll have more work for you in future (but not for this receiver any time soon). read more

Pro Audio Repair - Pioneer ax-525 restored by Jude and pumping some tunes. - Electronics Repair Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Jude fully restored my vintage Marantz receiver and turntable, they probably sound as good as they did when my dad purchased them new in the late 70s. I pulled them out of my parent's basement about 9 years ago and they worked ok, but lots of static and serious buzzing that grew worse over the years to the point where I rarely used it anymore. Now it's crystal clear and shining bright, thank you Jude! Jude also did pick up and drop off which was nice and although he was a little off with his timing, he always picked up his phone to give me an update. And since I'm moving, he put in an extra effort to turn around the work as quickly as possible. Much appreciation for this local, independent electronics wizard with a kind soul! read more

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My awesome, 1990s JVC receiver--after decades of flawless service--started to cut in and out. JVC won't support anything prior to 2010, so I started search for help, and came across Pro Audio Repair. I called at 8 pm expecting to leave a message, and Jude picked up. He told me to send him a photo of the front and back of the receiver, but first to check the speaker wires to make sure none were touching. Sure enough, one of the wires had slipped out. I trimmed and re-stripped all the ends, and it's sounding as good as it did 30 years ago. Jude could have told me to drop off the receiver and charge me a minimum fee, as many places do. Instead, he had me up and running in 15 minutes for free. Honesty & integrity are hard to come by these days, so I am incredibly grateful to Jude! If I ever have (real) problems in the future, he's the first call I'll make. read more

My 37 year old Rotel integrated amplifier needed some TLC. Jude overhauled it in 2 days, picked it up and delivered it, and it sounds great. Very happy with the results and turnaround time. read more

Pro Audio Repair - My trusty old Rotel given new life by Jude. - Electronics Repair Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Jude is great! He does a pickup/drop off for a fair price and is very honest. He didn't find any issues with my vintage preamp and told me so charging only for the delivery service. When I plugged in the preamp, the left channel (that previously sounded poor) sounded identical to the right! So perhaps there was a wire interference issue that resolved itself after uninsall, or maybe Jude just has the touch! Great guy. read more

Jude is an expert, a gentleman, and a scholar. He completely rehabilitated my Marantz 2230. Meticulous work and kind soul. Cannot recommend his services highly enough. read more

Pro Audio Repair - Jude completely rehabilitated my Marantz 2230. - Electronics Repair Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Jude repaired the RCA output on my Pro-Ject Carbon Debut turntable and tuned it up for a very reasonable price and with a fast turnaround time. I'm very grateful - it sounds better than ever! His services are highly recommended. read more

Pro Audio Repair - Electronics Repair Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Jude is the best - free pickup and delivery - sure. But he is an old-school audio nerd; we talked oscilloscopes and power supplies - just to confirm his engineering chops, which made me feel confident he could repair & clean my late '60s / early '70s Macintosh amp/receiver. Price was fair and work was solid. That's what you want, right? Would recommend. read more

Extremely helpful and proficient service in an industry with few true practitioners in 2023. Thank you!

As a vintage stereo owner you dream of knowing a guy like Jude. For $200 and in only 3 days he was able to not only repair a nasty buzz in my 1970's Luxman stereo amp, he got it to sound and operate better than it ever has. And this was after another repair company had failed to solve the issue. A true electrical engineer and a nice dude to boot. read more

Pro Audio Repair - Electronics Repair Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Jude is a professional technician. He is knowledgeable, fair, and honest with his assessments and pricing. I would recommend him over any other shop in the city for your pro audio needs. read more

I needed help with some old Danish speakers and he was FANTASTIC, with incredibly responsive phone advice and saved me a fortune with troubleshooting steps, and tips for free over the phone, rather than charging me $75 just to look at something. Highly recommended. read more

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Highly recommend Jude! Thorens turntable was picked up from my home in Manhattan, repaired and dropped back off to me for $220 - a bargain imho. He did a great job, boxed the table up for travel, new wiring, new cartridge, cleaned out the better part of 50 years of dirt, wear, & tear. Reset the counterweighting and tracking on the tonearm, and made it easy for the setup on my end. Working like a charm as of this writing. He told me he was happy to help and that fixing these old components gives him great pleasure and enjoyment. Overall a great job by him. I've never posted on yelp before, but this experience was such a positive one that I felt it necessary to give the man his props. read more