Ticking noise in Audio Research Reference CD7

Hello Amuseb , as I think you have a mechanical problem , you can order only the mechanical part of the assembly ( called VAM 1254/21 , source daisy-laser )The PWB ( power control board ) original stays in your CD player .Remember
the laserunit is very sensitive to static discharge , but can easely be done by somebody who knows to handle.So no problem with the CL16 clock signal
Regards HansK

hello amuseb , saw on the layout of the powercontrol board of Philips that there is an optional 16Mhz connection , this is the one ARC is using , It says in the document :
configuration option connecter X1007 not stuffed ( default )
connector can be stuffed if 16Mhz is needed.In your case you can use only the mechanical part of the unit , and still use the ARC board .

Thanks a lot Hans for your continuous support on this case. It's highly appreciated.
I dropped the player this morning at the techinican's for the PS upgrade and the PCB swap on the transport unit.
I'm crossing my fingers...
Regards.

How did your CD7 turnout after the work that was done ?

hello Rugyboogie,

The transport was fixed. For future reference, the COTS transport isn't a plug and play in the ARC gear. The PCB plugs are modified by ARC.

The CD7 after the 5881 mod is better and even much (much) better when using a 6550 instead, IMHO, and the NOS the better.
I currently have a TS Grey Plates but when I heard what it's Black Plates sister did to my Ref5, I'm now awaiting another of those to arrive so I can plug it in the CD7.

Enjoy the music.