Ticking noise in Audio Research Reference CD7

Amuseb - must be a left over.

There is very little you can do to damage the transport mech. Worst case scenario, you can get a brand new CD-Pro2 transport mechanism from any shop that carries them in EU, and replace it by yourself. It is an easy 10 minutes job. No soldering necessary, jest a screwdriver and an allen keys set.

Thanks Elebroth. Will check that out.

Btw, taking advantage of the ARC experts on this thread and bringing back to life a sort of already discussed matter, does anyone here have an opinion about the power supply tube upgrade of the CD7? Is it worth the while namely sound wise?

Thanks.

hello Amusb , before the power supply upgrade I already replaced all the 6H30P tubes by the DR versions .Absolutely worth the price , more dynamics .After the power upgrade I
have now two DR tuhes as spare , and directly replaced the penthode regulator tube by a NOS Tungsol 6550.Wow another step forward heavensgate .So DO THE POWER SUPPLY UPGRADE.
Regards from the Netherlands Hans

Yes, definately, go for it.

Thanks guys.
Anyone knows of a reliable and reasonably priced source for the DR version tubes?
Cheers from Paris.