I have thought of adding cd text. The cd6000 would probs be the donor unit as it has the added cd text pcb and matrix tube. I have also thought of re-casing and making it a top loader but then I also like the wolf in sheeps clothing side of things.
I have a few more psu updates to do on mine first
Brent
I have a few more psu updates to do on mine first
Brent
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I have thought of adding cd text. The cd6000 would probs be the donor unit.
I have a few more psu updates to do on mine first
Brent
CD5000 does it too I think. Cheaper donor unit too.
Lee.
new op-amps woopie! On the subject of esthetics (Poynton) I have often thought about this. I hate the look of my 67'. I was thinking along the lines of removing the face plate along with the buttons and their circuitry, and keeping only the display, the on-off button and remote sensor. It would mean I guess replacing it with either a wooden one or creating a new metal one, since I assume no cast off from another machine would fit. Neither option is within my capabilities since I guess removing the circuits for the buttons is not as simple to do as to say... I am thinking along the lines of making a nice hardwood case, something like in the new classic-look line from Luxman. That's do-able even if it does mean keeping the wretched black-on-black front.
AKA "the DCS-beater in pedestrian 90s Marantz clothing".
I like the new mod ideas
The overall VA of the transformers should go up from 272VA to approx 425VA with the next tweaks
Which is nice
Brent
I'm up at 439VA at the moment, lol.
Mainly because I've used whatever I had in the drawer. My output stage tx came from an old Arcam integrated amp.
Lee.
No, I don't
I have 2 transformers in my Arcam Alpha and 4 mounted off-board. They're not marked for VA but it probably totals about 300VA. You win
Well we all know VA is king when it comes to sound quality and i'm trying to get the last bits out of this player
Brent
It seems to be important for getting the dynamics out of it, and the quality regs are too but they also offer so much more besides good dynamics.
Lee's old player will need big VA simply to work but the Alpha is a bit lighter. It has a much more piddly servo and only CDM4, rather than the meatier CDM1.
Lee's old player will need big VA simply to work but the Alpha is a bit lighter. It has a much more piddly servo and only CDM4, rather than the meatier CDM1.
