CDROM control KITs VFD version

[mischa72]

Originally posted by jazzy939
robertc,
I am using an Imation CDRW unit

Do you have an exact type?

Regards,
Mischa

[robertc]

Hi, jazzy939,

Have you try this before? Samsung CD ROM Drive (Model : SH-C522C )
Any good. You check it in lelong.com.my

Thanks.

Originally posted by jazzy939
robertc,
I am using an Imation CDRW unit and connecting the digital output direct to an Audio Alchemy DAC.

The sound is excellent!

I have actually tried the following cdrom drives (52X speed):
1. LG (spin at high speed, very noisy mechanism although audio is good, rejected),
2. Goldstar (very silent operation, very good audio but read outer tracks with 'some' noises. Also cannot repeat last audio track. Rejected)
3. A generic 52X cdrom, skipping and bad audio output. Rejected.

[jazzy939]

Hi, robertc,

Can't say I have but having tested the LG, I would make an assumption that it would be the 'same'.. ie spins at high speed but audio out (digital) is good, unless I can 'borrow' one for testing..

A friend recommends an AOPEN (CDROM) instead.. Currently the Imation CDRW unit that I am using was NOT used due to 'write errors' after 1 year of usage. I have not check the price of the AOPEN but I guess it would be similar to the Samsung, probably in the region of RM40-RM50.. Will check it out this weekend.

Compared to the Sony DVP-7000 that I am using as my main transport, the sound is almost 'identical' except that the Sony is a little 'warmer' in characteristics and more body to the low/mid bass.. For serious late night listening I would use the Sony and for normal day to day use, the Imation is simply excellent.

Originally posted by robertc
Hi, jazzy939,

Have you try this before? Samsung CD ROM Drive (Model : SH-C522C )
Any good. You check it in lelong.com.my

Thanks.

[ramdog12345]

slowgay - do you have any of these left is so how much would 1 be with postage to the UK.



Cheers

[jazzy939]

Mischa,
The model is IMW-523252IA.

Originally posted by mischa72



Do you have an exact type?

Regards,
Mischa

[mischa72]

Thanks

[Dougie085]

Think I got the last VFD one so just the LCD ones left now?

[slowgay]

Originally posted by ramdog12345
slowgay - do you have any of these left is so how much would 1 be with postage to the UK.



Cheers

Originally posted by Dougie085
Think I got the last VFD one so just the LCD ones left now?

Hi ramdos12345

Very sorry.The CDROM controller with VFD is sold out.
Dougie085 is right.Just the LCD ones left now~

Merry Christmas
Huang

[Dougie085]

Did you get pics of the LCD ones? I saw a blue character LCD when I was browsing some displays and kind of liked it haha.... I imagine mine has shipped already? Was kind of curious what the LCD one looked like though.

[slowgay]

Originally posted by robertc
My control kit still not arrive yet. payment made on 12-12-08.


I tried my Aopen cd rom from the audio out to my tube amp. sound terrible. ANyone tried the digital out from cd rom to DAC?

Originally posted by acid_k2
My kit is not arrived too. Paid on 09.12.08.

Maybe italian mail service is s**t... I'll re-check mail this evening.

I'm currently testing a cd-rom with a 15 years old 100W AT SMPS, from a 80486 PC, with brand new caps... it works good! ....and I'm searching for a good low-cost DAC...

Hi
Sorry to make you wait so long.Don't worry~I will checking~

Regards,
Huang