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

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pdreher Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,193 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!
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autospec OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 451 posts 03-20-2020 at 05:21pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete TVAD; Thanks for the information, I called them and they seem to be closed for the Corona 19 .....I actually think I can change it but I would need to make sure it was the proper replacement part.....There seems to be quite a few marginal replacement parts......This Philips Pro 2 transport is used in a lot of high grade cd players.....Even some of the better jute boxes......So as soon as I can find the right one, I'll give it a go............W