Ayre DX-7 CD / DVD - Need laser head replaced - anyone know who I can pay to help me?


I have a very nice Ayre DX-7 transport that needs the laser pick up replaced. I need the part, I am told it’s an older Pioneer laser head. I need help finding the part and someone that can help me do work. Can anyone help or recommend someone? Thanks 
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Yes, the platter is a Pioneer 333 laser pick up and it is not made anymore. I was hoping someone may know someone that regularly replaces these or is more familiar with these? I think I can find a replacement part elsewhere and have Ayre install it but thought if there is someone that knows a tech that specializes in older laser changes might be easier and a better option. Thanks 
Good luck with that one, you will have to start searching on the web and maybe, just maybe, you will find a shop with one in stock.   For the most part, when a CD player goes bad, it is time to buy a new one as servicing one is pretty much impossible due to obsolescence.  

Which reminds me of a movie I saw recently where the CIA used a VHS repair shop as a cover for operations.   Odds of someone coming in that place is pretty small these days.


fsmithjack OP


Much easier to replace the whole transport/laser than just the laser.
4 screws, a push on power plug and push on ribbon connector.
I’m fairly sure it uses the old DSL-710A laser/mech complete, which are cheap to buy new still under $100, take the top off yours and see if it’s like this
https://ibb.co/hDCkRw9
If you can use a screwdriver your almost there, should take 30-45mins, maybe 1hr if your slow.

Cheers George
When I purchased my Oppo 205, My first action was contacting the Oppo service department to purchase one-or-more replacement LASER mechanisms. "sorry sir, not for sale". Creeps...
Thanks George - yes that would be great. Can you help me figure out what to get? So there is a guy on eBay that has this:

NEW OPTICAL LASER LENS PICKUP for PIONEER DV-333 / DV-3300 $43.65

Is this what you mean? 
https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-OPTICAL-LASER-LENS-PICKUP-for-PIONEER-DV-333-DV-3300/361837354266