jafant - Bill says it’s an endemic problem, they all succomb sooner or later depending on how much uptime they’ve had. He says mine looks like it may have been powered-up for long spells which develops more heat. Some of the surface-mount components are discolored and/or wave solder joints may be intermittent.
The problems are isolated to the SACD section. It played SACDs when I got it from the Thiel auction, but after a day, the bay door stopped working. I took it to a local repair shop who couldn’t really deal with it, and then sent it to Bill many months ago. The CD section played fine for me and for Bill; he aligned and lubricated the tray mechanisms and fixed a ground for the door circuit. Since I am not a hobbyist or collector, and my studio / life is presently disrupted, I just want it gone. If anyone wants it, I’d be pleased to get reimbursed for Bill’s bench fee (unknown as yet, but nominal.)
I see that SCD-1 player as possibly the most iconic piece of industrial design in our arena. Any takers?
The problems are isolated to the SACD section. It played SACDs when I got it from the Thiel auction, but after a day, the bay door stopped working. I took it to a local repair shop who couldn’t really deal with it, and then sent it to Bill many months ago. The CD section played fine for me and for Bill; he aligned and lubricated the tray mechanisms and fixed a ground for the door circuit. Since I am not a hobbyist or collector, and my studio / life is presently disrupted, I just want it gone. If anyone wants it, I’d be pleased to get reimbursed for Bill’s bench fee (unknown as yet, but nominal.)
I see that SCD-1 player as possibly the most iconic piece of industrial design in our arena. Any takers?