Vam 1205 CDM 12.5 Naim CD5

hifive · 4th April 2006, 01:13 PM

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?

martin clark · 4th April 2006, 02:44 PM

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.

hifive · 4th April 2006, 03:23 PM

Martin,

Thanks for your reply.

I'm using Naim CD5, shouldn't be a problem right?

martin clark · 4th April 2006, 04:36 PM

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-schnep...05_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!

hifive · 5th April 2006, 06:26 AM

Thanks martin....!

hifive · 5th April 2006, 07:17 AM

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.

martin clark · 5th April 2006, 09:35 AM

Yes , yes and yes - but briilliant sunlight this week

Cheers,
M.

hifive · 6th April 2006, 10:20 AM

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

cm · 18th May 2009, 02:20 PM

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%...W.O%20MECH.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?

tiefbassuebertr · 12th January 2010, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cm

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%...W.O%20MECH.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:
new Brand of Hologram Laser (LDGU) LT0H30PA inside by Philips CDM12 and VAM12 mech

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hifive diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: KL	Vam 1205 CDM 12.5 Naim CD5 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?

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4th April 2006, 02:44 PM	#2
martin clark diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Bath, UK	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.

4th April 2006, 03:23 PM	#3
hifive diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: KL	Martin, Thanks for your reply. I'm using Naim CD5, shouldn't be a problem right?

4th April 2006, 04:36 PM	#4
martin clark diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Bath, UK	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-schnep...05_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!

5th April 2006, 06:26 AM	#5
hifive diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: KL	Thanks martin....!

5th April 2006, 07:17 AM	#6
hifive diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: KL	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.

5th April 2006, 09:35 AM	#7
martin clark diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Bath, UK	Yes , yes and yes - but briilliant sunlight this week Cheers, M.

6th April 2006, 10:20 AM	#8
hifive diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: KL	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

18th May 2009, 02:20 PM	#9
cm diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Singapore	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%...W.O%20MECH.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?

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