Expert Auto Service You Can Trust

Mark Monroe

6 years ago

Highly recommended, lets you know the minimum charge and explains the whole process upfront. Very knowledgeable about vintage electronics and, more importantly, completely honest...even if you don't like what he has to say. Precisely why I drive 3 hours one way to have my equipment serviced and repaired here.

Michael Boothillier

8 years ago

So incredibly happy to have found Arvil at Durham's. Not only is he incredibly knowledgeable about all things audio, but he cares for the equipment he handles with a reverence and respect that is so rare in our disposable society. Arvil repaired and restored my Jolida hybrid amp, returning it in even better condition than it was when I bought if from another audio enthusiast. He also installed and aligned a new cartridge and repaired the arm lift on my Music Hall turntable. If you need audio service or repair, you will not find anyone better.

Rick York

3 years ago

What a great guy Arvel is! I brought him a vintage Sansui G-5000 I found in a home I purchased. Of course it wasn't working. I gave him a call and explained what I knew and brought it in. He called me back and explained everything he needed to do in detail. Picked it up and was ecstatic with the way this thing looks and sounds!!! I couldn't be more happier with this gentleman. Thank you Arvel!!!!!! I will not hesitate to bring anything I need fixed to you.

Andrew Sampsel

5 years ago

I heard about Arvel and his gift of classic hi fi Pioneer repair and gave him an opportunity to work on my SA-8500. Very professional and his workmanship is outstanding. Courtesy and customer service is wonderful. I highly recommend his skill and knowledge. You won’t be disappointed.

David C.

2 years ago

As one who's been the technology business for 30+ years and known/used Arvel & the guys at Durhams Electronics for 25 or so, he's the last of a dying breed 😔 of audio repair shops. Folks should know in general, shops like Durhams usually focus only on repairing what's repairable. Most electronics we all buy, aren't designed & built to be fixed, but rather replaced. Highly recommended.

Sean Townsend

a year ago

Helped diagnose and repair a hard to pinpoint audio issue on my Music Hall turntable. Very knowledgeable and a pleasure to deal with. Happy to have my vinyl back.

Mark S. Barnes, Jr.

a year ago

This is the guy to see if you need anything fixed on your stereo equipment. My old turntable was starting to sound a bit gritty, so I took it to him to get a replacement cartridge and stylus. He had it back to me in an hour and even diagnosed another issue that I had thought was a faulty speaker connection, but was actually a bad headshell. When I got it home and hooked it back up, it sounded better than it ever has.

Floyd Gray

6 months ago

Though he wasn't able to help me with my unique issue. The owner was super nice and gave me some alternative suggestions for my issue.

Ezra Turpentine

2 years ago

I'm forever indebted to Arvel for his repairing my old Technics turntable. Central Arkansas residents who are into old analog gear are fortunate to have a shop like this. I couldn't be more pleased listening to my old turntable which has given me problems for ages, after his repairs. I was thinking it was time to retire the old thing, sentimental attachments over the last few decades be darned, and purchase a new turntable. Nope! The platter is as stable as can be and the addition of shielded cabling has eliminated so much noise that was distracting before. Oh! ...and the automatic function works now for the first time in this century! This is not hyperbole...I'm truly indebted and overwhelmingly joyous. If you read this, thanks so much, Arvel!

Scott Slee

4 months ago

Mr. Durham's service was top notch and his estimates were spot on. Definitely give him return business!