Hi, I'm looking for the above transport but to no avail. I managed to find 1202 & 1204. Is the 1204 is compatible with 1205? and if it yes, any mod to be done?
Between 1202 & 1205 which one is better?
Between 1202 & 1205 which one is better?
There are a few VAM1205s available from a chap in Germany, they're quite good (will post contact details when I've found the url again)
The VAM 1205 is basically the VAM1204 (CDM12.4, same thing) but with a brushless disc motor. So - buy the 1204 and swap the laser block into your existing '1205. I've done this, and mate has duplicated the swap blind (by email) with 100% success.
The VAM 1205 is basically the VAM1204 (CDM12.4, same thing) but with a brushless disc motor. So - buy the 1204 and swap the laser block into your existing '1205. I've done this, and mate has duplicated the swap blind (by email) with 100% success.
No, it's the same '1205 just as used in the CD3.5 - on which we've successfully done the 12.4laser-into- VAM1205 swap. Take your time disassembling the tray assembly, make notes/take pics, you'll be fine. Try not to touch the exposed contacts on the flexfoil /laser assembly when handling though - these are very sensitive to static and it's easy to damage the photodiode assembly before you even begin (true for all laser mechs BTW).
Here's the VAM1205 link:
http://www.ersatzteil.justone-schnepel.de/html/philips_cdm12_5_vam1205_mechan.html
-Sebastian is good to deal with and the part (which looks like it maybe a high quality Chinese copy) works just fine in Naim CD3.5s. Hope this helps!
Here's the VAM1205 link:
http://www.ersatzteil.justone-schnepel.de/html/philips_cdm12_5_vam1205_mechan.html
-Sebastian is good to deal with and the part (which looks like it maybe a high quality Chinese copy) works just fine in Naim CD3.5s. Hope this helps!
Martin, are you with acoustica?
How's bath?. Is it still cold now?. I'll be going to London on the 9/4. Infact almost every month I'll be in London...cheers.
Thanks for your info once agian, really appreciate that.
How's bath?. Is it still cold now?. I'll be going to London on the 9/4. Infact almost every month I'll be in London...cheers.
Thanks for your info once agian, really appreciate that.
Martin,
I bought already the VAM1204, just about 7 pounds!! and it's a high quality chinese made but the laser block is 100% the same. But what is the different between the TDA1305 (VAM 1205) & TDA 1302 (VAM 1204) if I were to change the laser block. Any effect to sound quality?
Thanks
I bought already the VAM1204, just about 7 pounds!! and it's a high quality chinese made but the laser block is 100% the same. But what is the different between the TDA1305 (VAM 1205) & TDA 1302 (VAM 1204) if I were to change the laser block. Any effect to sound quality?
Thanks
This thread is a bit old, but I guess it is still relevant.
I am looking for a VAM1205 or VAM1204 to replace my VAM1205 mech from a Meridien CD player. No luck so far. However, the shop says that the VAM1250 laser assembly should be able to work as well.:
http://www.agencies.com.sg/cdpickup\VAM 1250 W.O MECH.htm
Mechanically, it seems to fit, but the two lazer assembly do look different. The VAM1205 has a TDA1302 IC on the flex, but this 1250 does not appear to have an IC ( maybe under the shield ).
So had anyone tried successfully to use the VAM1250 laser on the VAM1205?
I am looking for a VAM1205 or VAM1204 to replace my VAM1205 mech from a Meridien CD player. No luck so far. However, the shop says that the VAM1250 laser assembly should be able to work as well.:
http://www.agencies.com.sg/cdpickup\VAM 1250 W.O MECH.htm
Mechanically, it seems to fit, but the two lazer assembly do look different. The VAM1205 has a TDA1302 IC on the flex, but this 1250 does not appear to have an IC ( maybe under the shield ).
So had anyone tried successfully to use the VAM1250 laser on the VAM1205?
this URL don't gues open
the IC under the shield is the successor (CDRW compatible) of the TDA1302
In this case also this thread (post #8) could be of interest:
http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/digi...lt0h30pa-inside-philips-cdm12-vam12-mech.html
Hello Martin, I am a new member. I was looking for information for my Naim CD5 who do not read anymore and I found these from you.
I purchased the Vam 1205 in Germany where you have recommended.
I would like to ask you if I can replace the Vam 1205 personally, or you need a technician to calibrate? Vam 1205 is plug and play?
Thank you for the time you want to devote to reply
have good day paolo
I apologize to all the participants of the forum for my bad English!
These are all "plug and play" as you call it.
(I've no experience of the 1205 but would just caution that many of the replacement CDM12.4 types offered for sale are of extremely poor quality)
(I've no experience of the 1205 but would just caution that many of the replacement CDM12.4 types offered for sale are of extremely poor quality)
Thank you so much for response. I know there are a lot of bad replicas of 12.4, but in this treadh seems that the Vam 1205 bought from the site indicated in Germany is decent.
If I try to run the replacement does not work I will send CD5 in assistance Naim, but the request for intervention is very expensive.
Thank you so much for your reply. I know there are bad copies of the trade in 1204, but I followed the advice here in the forum and I have bought from this seller in Gerrmania. I hope it works well. If it will not, I will send the CD5 in Naim assistance, even if the replacement of machanical did a very high estimate.
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