Marantz CD63 & CD67 mods list - Page 1360

UV101 · 29th November 2009, 10:49 PM

Steve, They definately shouldn't need setting up but in my experience they often do!!! It does seem hit and miss with them. You could return the unit and try another. I had a really bad one once that I swapped just the laser head into the old mech. That worked pretty well.

As for the adjustment, there is a small trimmer on the flexi pcb on the underside of the laser. If there is also 2 hex screws that physically move the laser mech in relation to the disc. A tweak on one of those hex screws may be better of the motors been squashed?????

My overall advise would be have a play. You could always return it after if you make a right mess of it!

Ian

UV101 · 29th November 2009, 10:53 PM

I forgot to mention this the other day when I saw it.

|Ebay modded cd63

Intersting mods here. I wonder if fitting the bracing bar the wrong way round helps with the sound at all??? Also, i never considered fitting a 67 mainboard to a 63 as an upgrade before!!!!!

It did make me chuckle tho'!!!

Malefoda · 30th November 2009, 07:15 AM

If sou you should be able, by gently push up on both sides at once using something large and flat, to lift it up at about the gap you can see on the KI's one.

Fidelity Audio · 30th November 2009, 07:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UV101

I forgot to mention this the other day when I saw it.

|Ebay modded cd63

Intersting mods here. I wonder if fitting the bracing bar the wrong way round helps with the sound at all??? Also, i never considered fitting a 67 mainboard to a 63 as an upgrade before!!!!!

It did make me chuckle tho'!!!

LMAO - quote "(I HAVE SEEN UPGRADES ADVERTISED FOR AS MUCH AS £850, AND YOU HAVE TO SUPPLY YOUR OWN CD PLAYER!)."

Yes damping material and opamps is a major upgrade

Brent

Glenn2 · 30th November 2009, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grofus

As for the plastic disc/ motor being squashed, I think maybe it was, coz it squeaks a bit when it slows down. Cheers, Steve

Nah, that's coz the turntable magnet isn't as strong on the the VAM120x as on the CDM12.1. The clamp slips when the machine applies reverse torque to stop the disc.

It doesn't really matter, but if it bothers you, you can get small, flat magnets the size of pennies and lay one of those on the top of the clamp. Works a treat.

SimontY · 30th November 2009, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UV101

I forgot to mention this the other day when I saw it.

Oh gosh, internal carpet, there's your £850 worth right there.

Fidelity Audio · 30th November 2009, 10:15 AM

Probably a nice static inducing nylon weave too

Brent

poynton · 30th November 2009, 01:25 PM

Has got a bypass on the HDAM......wonder where they got that idea?

Andy

SimontY · 30th November 2009, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by poynton

..wonder where they got that idea?

I wonder

Quote:

Originally Posted by poynton

14-Nov - home for 5 weeks !!

You could've picked a better time of year to be in the UK Andy!

Simon

poynton · 30th November 2009, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SimontY

You could've picked a better time of year to be in the UK Andy!

Simon

Off to Papua New Guinea for 5 weeks mid-December.

Andy

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29th November 2009, 10:49 PM	#13591
UV101 diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Oxford	Steve, They definately shouldn't need setting up but in my experience they often do!!! It does seem hit and miss with them. You could return the unit and try another. I had a really bad one once that I swapped just the laser head into the old mech. That worked pretty well. As for the adjustment, there is a small trimmer on the flexi pcb on the underside of the laser. If there is also 2 hex screws that physically move the laser mech in relation to the disc. A tweak on one of those hex screws may be better of the motors been squashed????? My overall advise would be have a play. You could always return it after if you make a right mess of it! Ian __________________ When Bitstream came out, I thought, “my God, what are we going to do...?” Ken Ishiwata http://www.hifisounds.co.uk JA-88D Class A, Audio Aero Capitole MKII, Focal and Kimber "Leave Nothing as Standard"

29th November 2009, 10:53 PM	#13592
UV101 diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Oxford	I forgot to mention this the other day when I saw it. \|Ebay modded cd63 Intersting mods here. I wonder if fitting the bracing bar the wrong way round helps with the sound at all??? Also, i never considered fitting a 67 mainboard to a 63 as an upgrade before!!!!! It did make me chuckle tho'!!! __________________ When Bitstream came out, I thought, “my God, what are we going to do...?” Ken Ishiwata http://www.hifisounds.co.uk JA-88D Class A, Audio Aero Capitole MKII, Focal and Kimber "Leave Nothing as Standard"

30th November 2009, 07:15 AM	#13593
Malefoda diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2006	If sou you should be able, by gently push up on both sides at once using something large and flat, to lift it up at about the gap you can see on the KI's one. __________________ Old simple TT, cheap CDP with wise mods, Class T amp at its best: music!

30th November 2009, 10:15 AM	#13597
Fidelity Audio diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Doncaster England	Probably a nice static inducing nylon weave too Brent __________________ Fidelity Audio - Home of quality products & upgrades - What HiFi 5 Star Headphone amp » Hifi World 5 Star Pre amp » HiFi Choice 5 Star Group test winner HPA-100

30th November 2009, 01:25 PM	#13598
poynton Magneto the Gravity Man diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: A life on the ocean waves when I'm not at home in N. Wales (but I'm not Welsh so no sheep jokes!)	Has got a bypass on the HDAM......wonder where they got that idea? Andy __________________ If it ain't broke, break it !! Then fix it again. It's called DIY !


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