How much to replace a new laser on the Denon 3910?

Buying a used working machine is your best option. All you have to do is swap the entire transport mechanism from one machine to another. Very simple to do if you have basic DIY skills. Replacing a laser on an existing transport is more difficult and may require calibration of the new laser.

I don't know that I agree with you Reb1208. If I were to follow your advice I'd spend $1200 to buy a 6-8 year old used cd player to use for it's drive mechanism as a back up. That somehow, THAT is a better idea than having a brand new laser on hand for back up for $90???

Even if I have to pay a couple hundred dollars to have someone install it and calibrate it, I'm still getting a newer laser for less money than the $1200 used CDP.

Congrats Warren, it sounds like you made out very well indeed!! Enjoy!!

Thanks Jm, I'm on the same page. I made out well thanks to John. Mr Exemplar is fair, smart, honest and loyal to his customer base. What more can you ask for. That's what turned me on to him in the first place.