Poogeing the SACD: The Pioneer 563A

[Algar_emi]

Last touch to the DV-563A. I install new feet, made of maple, finish with bee wax. There is an insulation layer on top made of some rubber I had. The bottom is cut from a mouse pad, to add further vibration insulation and protect the furniture

I had to cut the small front plastic plate that was acting like a feet of some sort. Not a big loss

[Crazy_D]

Has anyone upgraded the stock clock to an aftermarket version. Any differences??? I hear this unit has very low jitter and doesnt need a clock????

[noisenyc]

...and i would be much obliged to anyone who has docs, schematics, etc.

[KBK]

I've changed the clock in mine, and it has made a difference. The circuit and design is custom and can't be shared. Sorry. The clock is 27mhz.

[jbarraza]

hi guys, can somebody help with a copy of the schematics im doing the Vinnie R. upgrades (Ps &,DAC), and need the schematics to upgrade the video side.
Thanks

[zoran.t]

Hi!

I am interested on schematics for DV-565A or DV-563A (same players).
I will do some mods and upgrades as described in this excellent thread.
I also intend to build completely new analog stage PCB board (dual monaural DACs, better OPamps, separate power supply, ...) and new 27Mhz clock gen.
All schematics will be publicly released.

Thanks

[SamL]

Anyone know how I can clean the spinning motor on the 563 player or a source for the transport.
My player have problem spinning. I did not remove/replace any of the components.
What I've done was cutting a little hole at the bottom of my case yesterday so that I can use browndog adaptor for the opamp.
I removed the power pcb, digital pcb and analog pcb. I covered the rest of the player with kitchen wrap and seal it with tape down brown paper. Basically other than the cutting area, other part of the player is covered. Cut the hole with Dremel and vacuumed off the dust. Clean the uncovered area with a piece of clothe. Removed the covering and vacuumed all area again and this including the transport area. After putting everything back the player is having problem starting the spin. It is fine 40% of the time but not the rest. I can hear the motor trying to spin but there's no movement. And if I give it a gentle push it will go without problem. I guess something must have got into the motor even after I cover everything up, or maybe my vacuuming hard over the transport is not a good thing.
Will be most appreciated if anyone know where I can get a replacement transport for the Pioneer player cheap or know how to fix this problem.


TIA,
Sam

[JohnG]

I just received mine today. $110 plus tax (I live in NY state) and shipping.

www.bhphoto.com

[n2dablue]

Hello All,
WOW this thread has gone on a long time! I am new to the board although I have been following this thread for the better part of 8 months or so.

I have replaced caps and op-amp to an OPA2604 as outlined by Vinnie. While I feel the sound has improved, I'm just still not impressed. Perhaps this would be a good time to hop into the world of tubes?

Nic - Would there be any chance that you could share your setup for the tube output stage?

Also, could anyone share with me the schematics for the DAC / Analog stages of the DV-563a? I would be most grateful!

Paul Larson
bigmanpaul@worldnet.att.net

[SimontY]

Originally posted by n2dablue
I have replaced caps and op-amp to an OPA2604 as outlined by Vinnie. While I feel the sound has improved, I'm just still not impressed.

Hi,

You probably don't want to hear this, but maybe 2604 isn't the best op-amp for the job (I use it in my cdp and have strong doubts about it's musicality). Have a look at this thread for alternative suggestions:
Good replacment for BB OPA 2604/604

Are your op-amps appropriately bypassed? CarlosFM covers this in the above thread.

About you not being impressed, I will take a leap and guess it doesn't play music too well... Have you tried using cones instead of the standard feet? This can help a lot, if you like natural sound. Maybe a touch of bitumen for chassis damping is in order too, but please don't overdo it, as it can suck the life away.

Regards