Marantz CD63 & CD67 mods list

Still reading...

Good evening gentlemen,
I'm still on reading this long thread... many things I can't understand ! What is noise ? I guess it makes real noise 😉 some electric disturbances ? I understand nothing on electronics, makes things hard to read... also, it seams the mechanic can be improved ? I've seen some " loads " on the plastic, or the coffe cup ?
I'm sorry to be such a burden here =(
I think I'll put a pic and explanations each time I upgrade something, so you can guide me and correct me if needed, and if you all allow me to !
And if I understand well, my CD53 is already HDAM bypassed ?

also about the forum, how do I edit one of my messages ? (many english mistakes I'm ashamed of...)... and also you listen to music I never heard of before...
That's all for now, good night guys 🙂
 
Re: Still reading...

Malefoda said:
I understand nothing on electronics, makes things hard to read... also, it seams the mechanic can be improved ? I've seen some " loads " on the plastic, or the coffe cup ?
I'm sorry to be such a burden here =(
I think I'll put a pic and explanations each time I upgrade something, so you can guide me and correct me if needed, and if you all allow me to !
And if I understand well, my CD53 is already HDAM bypassed ?

also about the forum, how do I edit one of my messages ? (many english mistakes I'm ashamed of...)... and also you listen to music I never heard of before...
That's all for now, good night guys 🙂

You can start dampening by sticking pads of bitumen (available in carshops) to the chasis and to some places of the transport.

HDAM is left out of the cd53, correct.

If you posted a message, there is an edit button to the right (bottom) side of the message.
 
Re: Still reading...

Malefoda said:
Good evening gentlemen,
I'm still on reading this long thread... many things I can't understand ! What is noise ? I guess it makes real noise 😉 some electric disturbances ? I understand nothing on electronics, makes things hard to read... also, it seams the mechanic can be improved ? I've seen some " loads " on the plastic, or the coffe cup ?
I'm sorry to be such a burden here =(
I think I'll put a pic and explanations each time I upgrade something, so you can guide me and correct me if needed, and if you all allow me to !
And if I understand well, my CD53 is already HDAM bypassed ?

also about the forum, how do I edit one of my messages ? (many english mistakes I'm ashamed of...)... and also you listen to music I never heard of before...
That's all for now, good night guys 🙂

Yes the CD53 has the HDAM bypassed but you only get good gains when you upgrade the opamps and bypass the output caps.

Brent
 
I have used Rays cd enhancer circuit and Jaaps pcb layout 😉

Just need to install the pcb.
 

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disco said:


Brent,
Maybe correct ends for grounding is something to add to your list, as the data flow is only known to educated modders 🙂
Regards, Jaap

Hehe I should do really....but!

The reason I never put it in is because people will start questioning what I do (it does happen alot) and I can't be arsed with that side of things. There are a few little things I left out of the mods list.

Brent
 
6h5c said:


Hey Brent,

Nice one! I'm curious what you think of the sound. Transistors also work well. I'm about to upgrade my output stage with Holco's and a nice big Auricap output cap. Should reveal even more!

Looks like your PCB is a good move Jaap!

Ray.

What gains do you expect me to get over the opa132 opa627 combo?

Also have you tried those LCR caps im going to use.

Brent
 
CD63 not playing all discs?

Whatsdiz?

My second 63 doesn't play all discs. It didn't show up before because my collection digital audio is not that large. I have five discs that play good in other players but are refused by 'Lizzy'.
I already cleaned out the transport, the lense and all connections. When inserted the player gives within 1 second the 'disc' message.
Sevice Mode gives Err10 (Radial error).

Confused, Jaap
 
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SimontY said:


Excellent, which types are you getting?

Simon


disco said:

1 guess? AD 8620!

Jaap


I'm stupid and red the list after... and in fact it seems there is many diffrent types for the same, with many letters after...
So here what'll be send :

OPA124UA
OPA227P
OPA627BPG4

AD8610BR ( wish I'd ordered 8620... ='( I'm so stupid ! )
AD8671ARM-REEL
AD8671AR

Can I use some ? Maybe I'll ask for 8620 after this first pack... as I'll change of adress soon =)
 
rowemeister said:
What gains do you expect me to get over the opa132 opa627 combo?

Also have you tried those LCR caps im going to use.

Brent

Hi Brent,

This weekend I spent some more time doing another comparison between opamps and a FET output stage. I like the soundstage of the FET stage better. It is very wide with lots of air, and has far more depth compared to the opamps. The music is less attached to the speakers. But I found the bass less tight. I use OPA124 + AD8610 at the moment.

I don't know how the LCR's sound, but if it is a decent MKP it should be ok. Is it film and foil or metallized?

Ray.