Audio Alchemy Ribbion Replacement

bigaudiofanatic · 18th January 2010, 11:37 PM

About 5 weeks ago I bought a non working audio alchemy Digital Drive System 3 CD player. The problem was it would not read any disk that was inserted. The seller told me that it is a common thing for the ribbon inside to go. So he gave me a few links to order the part. The part number he gave me was Sony 153747211 FILM JUMPER WITH TERMINAL. First is that what I need? Also what will I have to do to replace the ribbon? If there is solder involved I will be fine but just want to be ready. Thanks in advanced.

stephensank · 19th January 2010, 08:18 PM

The AA DDS-III is basically just a cheap Sony CDP-290/291 inside. The ribbon cables don't go bad unless someone gets in there & damages them. If it's failing to read discs, but otherwise gives good display, etc., it's almost 100% certain to be a bad Sony KSS-240A laser, which is neither expensive nor hard to find, and fairly easy to replace, given any mechanical talent at all.

bigaudiofanatic · 19th January 2010, 10:06 PM

Thank you for that info do you have a link to the part I need?

stephensank · 20th January 2010, 05:10 PM

Well, dalbani.com is showing stock of KSS240A at $15 each, and there are various sellers on ebay in the same or slightly higher ballpark.

bigaudiofanatic · 20th January 2010, 07:22 PM

Thanks I will have to take a look at them.

18th January 2010, 11:37 PM	#1
bigaudiofanatic diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2010	Audio Alchemy Ribbion Replacement About 5 weeks ago I bought a non working audio alchemy Digital Drive System 3 CD player. The problem was it would not read any disk that was inserted. The seller told me that it is a common thing for the ribbon inside to go. So he gave me a few links to order the part. The part number he gave me was Sony 153747211 FILM JUMPER WITH TERMINAL. First is that what I need? Also what will I have to do to replace the ribbon? If there is solder involved I will be fine but just want to be ready. Thanks in advanced.

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19th January 2010, 08:18 PM	#2
stephensank diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2006	The AA DDS-III is basically just a cheap Sony CDP-290/291 inside. The ribbon cables don't go bad unless someone gets in there & damages them. If it's failing to read discs, but otherwise gives good display, etc., it's almost 100% certain to be a bad Sony KSS-240A laser, which is neither expensive nor hard to find, and fairly easy to replace, given any mechanical talent at all.

19th January 2010, 10:06 PM	#3
bigaudiofanatic diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2010	Thank you for that info do you have a link to the part I need?

20th January 2010, 05:10 PM	#4
stephensank diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2006	Well, dalbani.com is showing stock of KSS240A at $15 each, and there are various sellers on ebay in the same or slightly higher ballpark.

20th January 2010, 07:22 PM	#5
bigaudiofanatic diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2010	Thanks I will have to take a look at them.

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