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[bigkid]

Hi all.  Now that I have managed to secure a P-700, modified under the watchful eye of the Tassie Devil, I was thinking of laying in some spare parts.  I plan on having this unit for a while and was thinking I ought to get a spare laser.  Does anyone know where I can lay my hands on one?  I have emailed TEAC, but based on recent posts I don't hold out much hope there.  Soundlabs can't assist.  Any ideas?

Regards,

Allan

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bigkid, on Aug 2 2007, 06:37 PM, said:

Hi all.  Now that I have managed to secure a P-700, modified under the watchful eye of the Tassie Devil, I was thinking of laying in some spare parts.  I plan on having this unit for a while and was thinking I ought to get a spare laser.  Does anyone know where I can lay my hands on one?  I have emailed TEAC, but based on recent posts I don't hold out much hope there.  Soundlabs can't assist.  Any ideas?

Regards,

Allan

congrats allan on the purchase ! a lovely thing !

your best bet would be to contact nick at audiophile who I know services them also in that other link norpus posted details of another person who services. I dotn think you'll have any trouble getting a spare laser for it to be honest. they are units as far as I know that they do service. ps while yoru at it can you find out if they have another maybe I should get one for myself as a spare as well ! hehe

[bigkid]

alebonau, on Aug 2 2007, 06:48 PM, said:

congrats allan on the purchase ! a lovely thing !

your best bet would be to contact nick at audiophile who I know services them also in that other link norpus posted details of another person who services. I dotn think you'll have any trouble getting a spare laser for it to be honest. they are units as far as I know that they do service. ps while yoru at it can you find out if they have another maybe I should get one for myself as a spare as well ! hehe

Shall do.  Thanks.  Are you serious about wanting an extra one? a

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bigkid, on Aug 2 2007, 06:56 PM, said:

Shall do.  Thanks.  Are you serious about wanting an extra one? a

hehe was serious yeah thanks, depends on what it costs for a spare I guess but since firing this up again, would hate to have it go turtle on me without the parts to get it goign again  

[norpus]

Interestingly a little birdie just explained to me that CEC copied the digital out of the P700 it was so good - imitation is a form of praise
Well doen bigkid. That P500 went for $510 tonite on ebay - only $10 more than my range. Evidently I got the cheapest deal, as some have gone for ~$800 I was told on ebay in recent history. The luck of the draw on ebay

[norpus]

bigkid, on Aug 2 2007, 06:37 PM, said:

Hi all.  Now that I have managed to secure a P-700, modified under the watchful eye of the Tassie Devil, I was thinking of laying in some spare parts.  I plan on having this unit for a while and was thinking I ought to get a spare laser.  Does anyone know where I can lay my hands on one?  I have emailed TEAC, but based on recent posts I don't hold out much hope there.  Soundlabs can't assist.  Any ideas?

Regards,

Allan

Try this bigkid

http://translate.goo...l=e...=hIc&sa=N

[bigkid]

norpus, on Aug 3 2007, 12:00 AM, said:

Try this bigkid

http://translate.goo...l=e...=hIc&sa=N

Thanks norpus, will have to wait until I get home from work - our security won't allow access to that page.  I already have a number of people to try, Nick at audiophile, Zoran at ZM and Kimil electronics, all scoured from various threads here.

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[Dlite]

bigkid, on Aug 3 2007, 08:46 AM, said:

Thanks norpus, will have to wait until I get home from work - our security won't allow access to that page.  I already have a number of people to try, Nick at audiophile, Zoran at ZM and Kimil electronics, all scoured from various threads here.

a

I can recommend Kimil Electronics in Sydney. They replaced the laser in my Esoteric P02 about 12 months ago.

[bigkid]

Dlite, on Aug 3 2007, 10:26 AM, said:

I can recommend Kimil Electronics in Sydney. They replaced the laser in my Esoteric P02 about 12 months ago.

Thanks D.  Got a call into them now.  a

[bigkid]

alebonau, on Aug 2 2007, 07:02 PM, said:

hehe was serious yeah thanks, depends on what it costs for a spare I guess but since firing this up again, would hate to have it go turtle on me without the parts to get it goign again  

al, the Sony KSS-151A laser assembly is $198.35 + delivery from WES Electronics, 138 Liverpool Road Ashfield, 02/97979866.  Bit pricy but the genuine article and a long life ahead of it.  WES seems to be the supplier to many repairers including audiophile.

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[norpus]

bigkid, on Aug 3 2007, 02:01 PM, said:

al, the Sony KSS-151A laser assembly is $198.35 + delivery from WES Electronics, 138 Liverpool Road Ashfield, 02/97979866.  Bit pricy but the genuine article and a long life ahead of it.  WES seems to be the supplier to many repairers including audiophile.

a

That seems a good price - may I assume same laser as in the P500 too ?
It appears to be used in many others including Wadia
http://www.diyaudio....ad/t-27647.html

[bigkid]

norpus, on Aug 3 2007, 02:43 PM, said:

That seems a good price - may I assume same laser as in the P500 too ?

Gee..not sure norpus, never could find a copy of the P-500 manual.  Makes sense though.

Pricing looks a little better in europe, not sure about postage:

http://www.donberg.i...t/k/kss151a.htm

Regards

a

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bigkid, on Aug 3 2007, 02:01 PM, said:

al, the Sony KSS-151A laser assembly is $198.35 + delivery from WES Electronics, 138 Liverpool Road Ashfield, 02/97979866.  Bit pricy but the genuine article and a long life ahead of it.  WES seems to be the supplier to many repairers including audiophile.

a

thankyou alan, I put my order in for one.

[RodN]

alebonau, on Aug 3 2007, 05:30 PM, said:

thankyou alan, I put my order in for one.

Do you guys have a trade account with WES things can be much cheaper that way. Let me know if you don't I'm happy to order for you.

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RodN, on Aug 3 2007, 05:43 PM, said:

Do you guys have a trade account with WES things can be much cheaper that way. Let me know if you don't I'm happy to order for you.

yikes rod, never realised, thanks very much for the offer, I'll give them a bell monday see if can do anything about it.

[bigkid]

RodN, on Aug 3 2007, 05:43 PM, said:

Do you guys have a trade account with WES things can be much cheaper that way. Let me know if you don't I'm happy to order for you.

Thanks Rod.  Will chase up tomorrow.  Appreciate the offer.  Regards, Allan.

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bigkid, on Aug 3 2007, 02:01 PM, said:

al, the Sony KSS-151A laser assembly is $198.35 + delivery from WES Electronics, 138 Liverpool Road Ashfield, 02/97979866.  Bit pricy but the genuine article and a long life ahead of it.  WES seems to be the supplier to many repairers including audiophile.

a

well blow me down !. a little box from WES turns up this monring with the brand new sony laser assembly for a p700 !

so yeah hopefully got this one covered for another 10 years, just incase the laser decides to poop itself.

[norpus]

alebonau, on Aug 16 2007, 12:11 PM, said:

well blow me down !. a little box from WES turns up this monring with the brand new sony laser assembly for a p700 !

so yeah hopefully got this one covered for another 10 years, just incase the laser decides to poop itself.

Cool Al, thanks now WE have a spare!       

[bigkid]

RodN, on Aug 3 2007, 05:43 PM, said:

Do you guys have a trade account with WES things can be much cheaper that way. Let me know if you don't I'm happy to order for you.

Mine arrived today also.  Thanks for the offer Rod but decided not to take you up on it as it had been ordered and paid for - seemed a little too difficult to sort out.  Thanks again.  a

[bigkid]

bigkid, on Aug 16 2007, 12:53 PM, said:

Mine arrived today also.  Thanks for the offer Rod but decided not to take you up on it as it had been ordered and paid for - seemed a little too difficult to sort out.  Thanks again.  a

By the way, I understand that there is some sort of laser test disc available, can anyone shed any light on this - apparently it has some markings on it that are progressively more difficult for a laser to 'read', the better the laser's condiction the more tracks it can read.

a

edit:  never mind, found it here: http://www.mcmconnec...5E2461693C40E03

Apparently I also need an oscilloscope.  Might visit soundlabs instead.  

a

Edited by bigkid, 16 August 2007 - 01:01 PM.

[Spearmint]

For anyone else interested in a P700 I see Audioconnection are selling one for $1k


Audioconnection P700

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Spearmint, on Aug 18 2007, 11:31 AM, said:

For anyone else interested in a P700 I see Audioconnection are selling one for $1k
Audioconnection P700

thats a good price. pity no picture? so people can see what condition its in.

[hi5]

Any one can help me in getting KSS-151A?

email me at: sting@myridzwan.com