BRISTOL · SPECIALIST AUDIO ELECTRONICS
Bring the sound back. Audio Repairs Bristol.
DJ decks. Mixers. PA systems. Amplifiers. When equipment fails, you need someone who knows what happens inside it — and why dependable sound matters.
Sound Solution Audio Repairs is run by Bristol DJ and lifelong electronics repair specialist Ned Hawes. Growing up in an electronics repair shop gave Ned a practical understanding of faulty equipment from an early age.
Today he specialises in DJ and professional audio equipment, from classic Technics decks and mixers to amplifiers and PA systems. He approaches each job through careful diagnosis, taking account of how the equipment is used and what a reliable repair needs to achieve.
Trusted DJ & audio repair specialist. Ned’s experience behind the decks in Bristol helps him appreciate the importance of consistent controls, clean audio and equipment you can rely on for a performance.
OUR SPECIALISMS
The gear you rely on. The repairs it deserves.
Technics 1200 / 1210
Pitch problems, tonearms, wiring, motor control, switches and careful servicing for classic DJ decks.
DJ mixers & controllers
Selected Pioneer DJ, Allen & Heath, Rane, Denon, Numark and other DJ equipment.
PA & studio audio
Amplifiers, speakers and selected instruments: electronic faults approached systematically.
MEET NED HAWES
Raised around repairs. At home behind the decks.
Ned grew up in an electronics repair shop and has been working with electronics since childhood. He is also part of Bristol’s house music scene, including his association with Duvet Vous.
That rare combination matters. Ned understands how audio circuitry works, and he understands exactly why DJs and venues need their gear to perform consistently.
TECHNICS SPECIALIST
The legendary 1200 and 1210. In capable hands.
Few pieces of DJ equipment have earned the reputation of the Technics SL-1200 and SL-1210. Their direct-drive engineering and distinctive feel have made them fixtures in DJ booths for generations.
Our dedicated guide covers diagnosis, typical faults, servicing, model generations and the fascinating history of the decks.
HOW IT WORKS
A sensible repair starts with a conversation.
01 · Tell us the fault
Share the equipment make, full model and symptoms. Mention previous repairs or an upcoming performance.
02 · Assess the options
Ned can discuss the next practical step. Work depends on the fault, parts availability and the condition of the item.
03 · Diagnose carefully
Audio electronics can have several causes for the same symptom. A methodical assessment avoids unnecessary parts replacement.
04 · Get back to making music
The aim is to restore dependable performance where a repair is sensible, preserving good equipment whenever possible.
LET’S TALK
What’s wrong with your equipment?
From a favourite pair of decks to the loudspeaker that went quiet mid-event, tell Ned what has happened and we’ll start with the right questions.