Has anyone had a laser replaced in a Audio Research CD-3 MKII

Audio Research wants 1806.00 to repair the laser in my CD-3 player.........There's got to be a better way ??? W

autospec03-20-2020 12:21am

lowrider57 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,417 posts 03-20-2020 at 01:55am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete That's crazy. I owned a CD3 mkII, isn't that the going price for a used deck? There must be a place that has used parts for ARC.
autospec OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 474 posts 03-20-2020 at 02:10am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Its crazy, the laser costs about 50.00....So somebody needs to go to school and learn how to fix something instead of replacing a 1500.00 transport because the laser is bad......Boy it would be nice to go back to the good ole days of ARC..............W
pdreher Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,208 posts 03-20-2020 at 02:27am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete That's nuts. I'd be hesitant to buy ARC gear knowing this.
roberjerman Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,319 posts 03-20-2020 at 04:15am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Find the particular laser assembly used and go to EBay. Buy it and do the replacement yourself! ARC in the post-William Zane era has become a bespoke company catering to wealthy snobs!
roberjerman Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,319 posts 03-20-2020 at 04:18am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Imagine what ARC would want for a set of chassis screws!