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Playing dual layer SACD/CD disc on Sony DVP9000 ES

My Sony DVP 9000ES (unmodified) ceased playing the SACD layer on "hybrid" SACD/CD discs early on. Unit does play Redbook CD and single layer SACD "only" discs without problem. Toggling the remote or going into player set-up menus does not correct the problem - player always defaults to CD layer on hybrid discs. Am wondering if this may be a firmware/software issue? Has anyone experienced similar problems? Am also considering replacing the 9000ES with Arcam FMJ CD-33 for CD playback purposes versus performing upgrade mods (e.g. Modwright) on the Sony - any opinions?
charlesh7309
tonnesen
137 posts
 
I have the same problem, I've read that it is a hardware problem, need a new laser to fix it. This appears to be a common problem with these units.
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ncarv
983 posts
 
Haven't had that problem with mine . . . but there is a five-year warranty on the unit.
sfstereo
215 posts
 
I had the same problem a couple of years ago with my unit and it's related to calibration of the transport. I posted a procedure on fixing this problem on Audiogon but it's gone. Do a search using google or yahoo under sfstereo, my user name and follow the instruction that I wrote and it should work. It will take a few minutes and cost nothing.

Good luck.

Rich
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