Hi folks,
I picked up a Rotel RCD-865BX a while ago for around $35 at a pawn shop. It seems like a "good" CD player and I was thinking about investing some time into it.
I do not have the remote control which is killing me and I was wondering how I could get my hands on one or even clone one?
If you folks think it is worth the effort I was thinking about changing the OpAmps and/or the clock crystal or anything else that can easily be tweaked. I'm open to all suggestions.
HERE is a link to 3 fat jpegs under the hood. Have a look and let me know what you think.
Cheers,
Shawn.
I picked up a Rotel RCD-865BX a while ago for around $35 at a pawn shop. It seems like a "good" CD player and I was thinking about investing some time into it.
I do not have the remote control which is killing me and I was wondering how I could get my hands on one or even clone one?
If you folks think it is worth the effort I was thinking about changing the OpAmps and/or the clock crystal or anything else that can easily be tweaked. I'm open to all suggestions.
HERE is a link to 3 fat jpegs under the hood. Have a look and let me know what you think.
Cheers,
Shawn.
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That looks like an RCD965BX........but they are virtually the same anyway. Do some searching for both models as well as "Bitstream" and SAA7321/2/3 and you should find some usefull info.
A remote for almost any Philips or Marantz CD player should operate the Rotel.
You can replace NE5534 with OPA627....but you need to remove the compensation cap.
A remote for almost any Philips or Marantz CD player should operate the Rotel.
You can replace NE5534 with OPA627....but you need to remove the compensation cap.
Hi Shawn,
Before you start, make sure it's tracking properly. Your 5534's sound decent already.
If it has muting transistors, pull them and adapt a signal relay instead. That will make more of a difference than op amp swaps. Look for 2SC2878's near the output jacks and in the output filter section.
-Chris
Before you start, make sure it's tracking properly. Your 5534's sound decent already.
If it has muting transistors, pull them and adapt a signal relay instead. That will make more of a difference than op amp swaps. Look for 2SC2878's near the output jacks and in the output filter section.
-Chris
I can't wait. Next week is looking good and work and holiday stuff will be done. Chris, look for email.
The good folks @ Rotel
Rotel sent me the service manual in PDF format today! It came in three pieces and there seems to be a problem with the third chunk. I sent an email back to them and I should have all of it in a day or so. For now here are the first two portions:
RCD-865BX PART 1 of 3
RCD-865BX PART 2 of 3
Cheers,
Shawn.
anatech said:
Rotel sent me the service manual in PDF format today! It came in three pieces and there seems to be a problem with the third chunk. I sent an email back to them and I should have all of it in a day or so. For now here are the first two portions:
RCD-865BX PART 1 of 3
RCD-865BX PART 2 of 3
Cheers,
Shawn.
Re: The good folks @ Rotel
Here is the third and final portion. RCD-865BX PART 3 of 3
Cheers,
Shawn.
TomWaits said:
Here is the third and final portion. RCD-865BX PART 3 of 3
Cheers,
Shawn.
Hi Shawn,
One part you need to get for sure is #52, 300 40005, pivot plate on the exploded mech diagram in PDF #3 (4/4). It's made of soft nylon and they are always worn. Pick up a spare (they are cheap).
Also, pick up the loading belt in the same diagram, #2, 017 40002.
That should do you.
-Chris
One part you need to get for sure is #52, 300 40005, pivot plate on the exploded mech diagram in PDF #3 (4/4). It's made of soft nylon and they are always worn. Pick up a spare (they are cheap).
Also, pick up the loading belt in the same diagram, #2, 017 40002.
That should do you.
-Chris
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