The RF does look a bit noisy tbh, particularly at the lower part of the signal. You need to be sure the scope ground is on the ground relating to the RF amp (not just clipped to anywhere in the power supply). If your scope is on 0.5v/div as it seems to be from the image then the amplitude is fine.
The other two look just like 'ground' noise. If you keep the same scope settings and scope ground attachment point and then transfer the probe tip to the ground pin of the IC in question then I suspect you would see the same.
The other two look just like 'ground' noise. If you keep the same scope settings and scope ground attachment point and then transfer the probe tip to the ground pin of the IC in question then I suspect you would see the same.
Update:
Replaced the 7220 and the 7310 (again just in case) but still no luck.
I'm running desperate...but on the other hand I've learned so much with this project. 🙂
Replaced the 7220 and the 7310 (again just in case) but still no luck.
I'm running desperate...but on the other hand I've learned so much with this project. 🙂
What is left unchanged, is it just the DAC ?
Looking back on the thread and I remember you having shorted pins on one of IC's which you replaced. That got it back up and running... but now this other problem.
The unit had an unknown history (post #1) as I recall, so I'm just wondering if someone has shorted things out and zapped more silicon somewhere.
Looking back on the thread and I remember you having shorted pins on one of IC's which you replaced. That got it back up and running... but now this other problem.
The unit had an unknown history (post #1) as I recall, so I'm just wondering if someone has shorted things out and zapped more silicon somewhere.
Bringing back the thread from the dead.
Due to other commitments I haven't been able to update this thread in last 2 years, my apologies.
At this stage I'm leaning strongly toward to the possibility of a defected TDA1541A-S1 but just to confirm the hypothesis can be costly. However I've recently discovered that eBay has a "replacement" at just shy of $13 AUD, 8 TDA1387 in parallel as sub for the TDA1541A.
It's on its way as we speak, I will come back with the result ASAP.
(PS: photos are from Ebay)
Due to other commitments I haven't been able to update this thread in last 2 years, my apologies.
At this stage I'm leaning strongly toward to the possibility of a defected TDA1541A-S1 but just to confirm the hypothesis can be costly. However I've recently discovered that eBay has a "replacement" at just shy of $13 AUD, 8 TDA1387 in parallel as sub for the TDA1541A.
It's on its way as we speak, I will come back with the result ASAP.
(PS: photos are from Ebay)
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I can't really remember the original thread without re-reading it all tbh, but good luck with the modules. They look an interesting creation 🙂
Hey Mooly, how are you?
Yes the replacement indeed looks very interesting. The seller claims it sounds just like the 1541
and if it does work then I'll start looking for the S1 crown. They are, however, fairly expensive and eBay is full of fakes.
Yes the replacement indeed looks very interesting. The seller claims it sounds just like the 1541
and if it does work then I'll start looking for the S1 crown. They are, however, fairly expensive and eBay is full of fakes.
Nice one on getting it reading discs again! Have you checked voltages on the pins of the 1541 itself? I had an S1 that was dragging down one of the rails (can’t remember which) and needed replacement. Same issue, no audio out. This was on a Radford/Woodside player, digi out was fine.
If you prove it is the 1541, contact me if you want a genuine S1 - I have a few I managed to purchase as end of line from Revox here in CH a few years ago - I’m really keeping them for myself, but you deserve one changing a 7310 at home 🙂
Richard
If you prove it is the 1541, contact me if you want a genuine S1 - I have a few I managed to purchase as end of line from Revox here in CH a few years ago - I’m really keeping them for myself, but you deserve one changing a 7310 at home 🙂
Richard
Why not test the idea with a regular 1541? They aren't expensive, and you might not hear a great difference between those and the crown versions.
-Chris
-Chris
Hi Richard, how have you been?
It has been a long time but I remember injecting audio signal to the output pins of the 1541 and sure enough I got audible output at the other end. Everything up to the 1541 was OK and everything after it was OK so I think the 1541 might be taking an eternal sleep.
Thank you for your offer in regards to the 1541, much appreciated. I will update this thread ASAP but shipping is a bit sluggish with recent events.
Aaron
I don't have one laying around at the moment and the other alternative seems cheaper than a regular 1541.
Aaron
Hello everyone,
Sorry for the late update. The substitutes got delayed due to the current pandemic and I got myself involved into some other tasks. Anyway I swapped them over and...nothing changed. Still no sound. The CD spins and time advances but the decoding part is dead as a rock.
It was at this point at I knew this is probably beyond my capabilities. So I threw in the towel.
I would like to thank all the people here on DIY who helped me since I started this project. Especially Mooly and dowser, your help is very much appreciated. Like all thing this project must now come to an end. Not the end I was looking for but I learned a lot from everyone. So, thanks again.
I'm still enjoying music everyday with my other CD player, the Beosound 9000. I've also acquired a few toys in the past couple of months including Quad II amps, Oswald Imperia (custom made) some vintage Macintosh gears. All is good.
Cheers
Aaron
Sorry for the late update. The substitutes got delayed due to the current pandemic and I got myself involved into some other tasks. Anyway I swapped them over and...nothing changed. Still no sound. The CD spins and time advances but the decoding part is dead as a rock.
It was at this point at I knew this is probably beyond my capabilities. So I threw in the towel.
I would like to thank all the people here on DIY who helped me since I started this project. Especially Mooly and dowser, your help is very much appreciated. Like all thing this project must now come to an end. Not the end I was looking for but I learned a lot from everyone. So, thanks again.
I'm still enjoying music everyday with my other CD player, the Beosound 9000. I've also acquired a few toys in the past couple of months including Quad II amps, Oswald Imperia (custom made) some vintage Macintosh gears. All is good.
Cheers
Aaron
Just seen this thread.
Aaron, have you tried unplugging and replugging all PCB connectors? I’ve heard of your CDI issues before with another owner and he solved it by just doing this. Sometimes the connectors corrode over time I guess and can cause random issues. Might be worth trying 🙂
Aaron, have you tried unplugging and replugging all PCB connectors? I’ve heard of your CDI issues before with another owner and he solved it by just doing this. Sometimes the connectors corrode over time I guess and can cause random issues. Might be worth trying 🙂