Ticking noise in Audio Research Reference CD7

Thanks elberoth2.
BTW, I spoke to ARC and they claim they "modify the cd-pro2" but I don't really believe them and assume this is said for commercial reasons only.

I have to take my words regarding ARC back.

Actually, the cd-pro2 isn't a drop in replacement as the CD7 version needs a connector on position CL16 for the clock signal, this connector isn't part of the standard cd-pro2 transport sold by daisy or any of it's resellers.

Elberoth2, have you seen cd-pro2 units that come built in with the CL16 connector on the PCB?
would you know where I could get those?
thanks.

Hello Amuseb , as I think you have a mechanical problem , you can order only the mechanical part of the assembly ( called VAM 1254/21 , source daisy-laser )The PWB ( power control board ) original stays in your CD player .Remember
the laserunit is very sensitive to static discharge , but can easely be done by somebody who knows to handle.So no problem with the CL16 clock signal
Regards HansK

hello amuseb , saw on the layout of the powercontrol board of Philips that there is an optional 16Mhz connection , this is the one ARC is using , It says in the document :
configuration option connecter X1007 not stuffed ( default )
connector can be stuffed if 16Mhz is needed.In your case you can use only the mechanical part of the unit , and still use the ARC board .