Sony KSS-152 Replacement

crackerkorean · 12th January 2010, 02:15 AM

I have a kyocera player that the laser has died and I was wondering if I could install a KSS-240 or something like that. I am not sure the compatibility of all the sony lasers.

Mooly · 12th January 2010, 11:26 AM

The KSS240 is totally different.
You might struggle to get a KSS152 now,
KSS152A Laser Optical Head Alternative

Google Image Result for http://www.dalbani.co.uk/images/products/thumbKSS152AThisisaKSS152ARlaserunit.jpg

tiefbassuebertr · 09:04 PM

As I know, there are no electrical different between the KSS-152 and the KSS-150A/KSS-210A. The only different there are the not present insert bearings (made of metal) for the KSS-152A-holes (look at the attached pictures and schematic)
Order additional a service manual with KSS-150A/KSS210A for compare and rule out electrical differences (e. g. DCD-810, DCD-820 from Denon)
The different between KSS-150A and KSS-210A also only mechanical; the first uses metal optical block and the second one with plastic (electrically full compatible).
Perhaps it is possible to change or matching the base unit chassis with help from a compact disc player used KSS-150A/210A
The KSS-240A is identical to the KSS-210A regarded the mechanic parameters, but electrical complete an other version (there are integrated preamplifier units by the OPIC resp PDIC). This means, you cannot use it for replace.

tiefbassuebertr · 18th June 2011, 12:04 PM

There are still a great amount of suppliers for the KSS-152A.
I am looking for a supplier, which can offer a KSS152A in a good quality.
Thank you for an advice.

tiefbassuebertr · 20th June 2011, 04:27 PM

About a PM I get an advice to this thread:
Looking for Laser Unit for Kenwood DP-X9010

davidjsharp · 21st July 2011, 03:00 AM

These folks have them in stock:
Dönberg Electronics - Electronic Components and Equipment

dineshmichael · 12th February 2012, 05:46 AM

Hi,i've got a Kenwood cd player DP8020 which uses the sony KSS152a.This player is fantastic but my lens is malfunctioning,but i have changed already once and it worked but that was years ago and now i need another one.To come to the point is,i have tried the KSS152Ar and it just does not even recognise the lens.Please let me know where i can buy an original lens for this player.
Thanks for your help

Mooly · 13th February 2012, 07:40 AM

Did you remove any shorting link on the new one ?

Audio Spare KSS152A (KSS 152A) - REPLACEMENT CD LASER UNIT (PICK UP) SONY

dineshmichael · 13th February 2012, 08:21 AM

Yes,i have removed the the shorting circuit but the kss152ar series does not work.I would rather need a tip where i can buy an original kss152a for the kenwood player dp8020.On the replacement packet a part number is written J91034405.Its specific for this player.thx for your help Molly

12th January 2010, 02:15 AM	#1
crackerkorean diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: ATL	Sony KSS-152 Replacement I have a kyocera player that the laser has died and I was wondering if I could install a KSS-240 or something like that. I am not sure the compatibility of all the sony lasers.

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12th January 2010, 11:26 AM	#2
Mooly diyAudio Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007	The KSS240 is totally different. You might struggle to get a KSS152 now, KSS152A Laser Optical Head Alternative Google Image Result for http://www.dalbani.co.uk/images/products/thumbKSS152AThisisaKSS152ARlaserunit.jpg

18th June 2011, 12:04 PM	#4
tiefbassuebertr diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: D-55629 Schwarzerden	There are still a great amount of suppliers for the KSS-152A. I am looking for a supplier, which can offer a KSS152A in a good quality. Thank you for an advice.

20th June 2011, 04:27 PM	#5
tiefbassuebertr diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: D-55629 Schwarzerden	About a PM I get an advice to this thread: Looking for Laser Unit for Kenwood DP-X9010

21st July 2011, 03:00 AM	#6
davidjsharp diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: London Ontario	These folks have them in stock: Dönberg Electronics - Electronic Components and Equipment

12th February 2012, 05:46 AM	#7
dineshmichael diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2012	Hi,i've got a Kenwood cd player DP8020 which uses the sony KSS152a.This player is fantastic but my lens is malfunctioning,but i have changed already once and it worked but that was years ago and now i need another one.To come to the point is,i have tried the KSS152Ar and it just does not even recognise the lens.Please let me know where i can buy an original lens for this player. Thanks for your help

13th February 2012, 08:21 AM	#9
dineshmichael diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2012	Yes,i have removed the the shorting circuit but the kss152ar series does not work.I would rather need a tip where i can buy an original kss152a for the kenwood player dp8020.On the replacement packet a part number is written J91034405.Its specific for this player.thx for your help Molly