Originally posted by Gooch
I could use the HADM section like Ray did it would take some time to figure it out.
Regards
Dave
Originally posted by SimontY
To do a discrete output stage I'd need good instructions, a clear schematic, or even a pcb. Ray does say the gains are good moving away from op-amps, even the stunningly good 627.
Simon
Hi guys!
For those of you who are interested: i've updated the CD_Enhancer PDF with the FET schematic, and revised the placement list for the parts. It describes which parts (and how) to place in the empty HDAM section (note that you can leave the original current sink in place). It will take some time to figure it out, but with the schematic and the PCB side-by-side it should not be too difficult. If needed, I can provide detailed photo's 😀.
Working on a CD65 now....
Regards,
Ray.
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Hi guys!
For those of you who are interested: i've updated the CD_Enhancer PDF with the FET schematic, and revised the placement list for the parts. It describes which parts (and how) to place in the empty HDAM section (note that you can leave the original current sink in place). It will take some time to figure it out, but with the schematic and the PCB side-by-side it should not be too difficult. If needed, I can provide detailed photo's 😀.
Working on a CD65 now....
Regards,
Ray.
nice work, Ray.
A picture may help some people, though.
Andy
Thanks Ray
This will work with the CD63 right the pdf says CD_Enhancer 57_67 just want to make sure.
Also would love to get the zip - package.
Thanks
Dave
This will work with the CD63 right the pdf says CD_Enhancer 57_67 just want to make sure.
Also would love to get the zip - package.
Thanks
Dave
Hi Dave,
Yes, it will work in a CD63 also. I think even the component numbers are identical.
For the zip-file, just send me an e-mail, so I can reply to you.
Regards,
Ray.
Yes, it will work in a CD63 also. I think even the component numbers are identical.
For the zip-file, just send me an e-mail, so I can reply to you.
Regards,
Ray.
nice work Ray😀
How long did it take you to remove all the unused pcb components?
Is this the reason why brent's is heavier than yours
Me, I'll take the easy way and make another pcb for the passive and fets🙂
allan
ps good luck with the tda1541a's
How long did it take you to remove all the unused pcb components?
Is this the reason why brent's is heavier than yours

Me, I'll take the easy way and make another pcb for the passive and fets🙂
allan
ps good luck with the tda1541a's
awpagan said:nice work Ray😀
How long did it take you to remove all the unused pcb components?
Is this the reason why brent's is heavier than yours![]()
Me, I'll take the easy way and make another pcb for the passive and fets🙂
allan
ps good luck with the tda1541a's
Yeah very good work Ray.
Mine is heavy due to extra TX and pcbs. I have 4 TX including KI one.
Brent
rowemeister said:
Yeah very good work Ray.
Mine is heavy due to extra TX and pcbs. I have 4 TX including KI one.
Brent
😀
allan
rowemeister said:
Mine is heavy due to extra TX and pcbs. I have 4 TX including KI one.
And much bitumen, large psu caps, cone feet, extreme wiring etc.!
😱 😱 😱
avr300 said:7474 arrives tomorrow. I'll try not to make a "SimontY" 😀
Cheeky monkey!


lol
Well, mine's coming back strong now! Surely it will be one of the finest CD63s around!
Simon
Hello everyone
I got another CD63 it is stock for the most part someone replaced the RCA's and power cord. However it doesn’t play CD's it has trouble reading disc and skips. I did the basics cleaned the laser ECT. A tech looks at it and said it had a bad laser so it was replaced but that didn't fix it. How he thinks it the logic chip he said he didn’t have a service manual I offered him a copy of mine but he doesn’t want to fool with he thinks it’s the logic chip. The owner doesn’t want to spend the money to fix it so it’s mine. I don't think it is the logic chip because I took the transport assembly out of mine put in it then the new one worked fine and vice versa and it didn't work in mine. Could it be something to do with Q101,Q102, and Q103 It Has to be something to do with the RF Amp PCB if the problem travels from one player to the other.
Any suggestion.
Regards,
Dave
I got another CD63 it is stock for the most part someone replaced the RCA's and power cord. However it doesn’t play CD's it has trouble reading disc and skips. I did the basics cleaned the laser ECT. A tech looks at it and said it had a bad laser so it was replaced but that didn't fix it. How he thinks it the logic chip he said he didn’t have a service manual I offered him a copy of mine but he doesn’t want to fool with he thinks it’s the logic chip. The owner doesn’t want to spend the money to fix it so it’s mine. I don't think it is the logic chip because I took the transport assembly out of mine put in it then the new one worked fine and vice versa and it didn't work in mine. Could it be something to do with Q101,Q102, and Q103 It Has to be something to do with the RF Amp PCB if the problem travels from one player to the other.
Any suggestion.
Regards,
Dave
avr300 said:7474 arrives tomorrow. I'll try not to make a "SimontY" 😀
The 74LS74 divide circuit did not cause the problem for Simon.
It was infact a trapped gnd wire that shorted to some caps on servo circuitry. 😱
Brent
SimontY said:
Cheeky monkey!![]()
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lol
Well, mine's coming back strong now! Surely it will be one of the finest CD63s around!
Simon
Has it been treated with some kind of spray asbestos to prevent further fire ?
"Asbestos is a mineral fiber that has been used commonly in a variety of building construction materials for insulation and as a fire-retardant."

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