cd transport

Anybody here can guide me on how to convert a cdp to a dac?

I got a cdp using sony cd picup, philips servo ic and BB PCM1732U. the cd pickup give me thounsand of headach after several replacement still problem exist.

if now i would like to use the dac part of this cdp, which connection point i can use? I wish to using my coxial out from DVD direct into the dac part of the CDP, how to go about it?

Without the actual schematic diagram and some expert on digital electronics, its not going to be easy nor smooth process. Better off buying a well designed external DAC to suit your requirement.

sony pick up laser? the same reason i gave up my luxman cd transport!

azri wrote:sony pick up laser? the same reason i gave up my luxman cd transport!

pingo, sony kss-213C pick up....

i think can't blame sony pickup....some cdp using the same pickup is quite reliable...high chance is the circuit design cause problem....

Would you believe I tried one KSS-213C bought for peanuts at Pasar Rd shops, lasted me for 4 years + now in my secondary CDP and still flawless, reading macam macam CDR discs and own compilation stuff. Was convinced I bought another 5 pcs for spares. The original I kept it safely as spare. Yes, the Pasar Rd one is still very much in service now.
I have a hate for Philips based 12.XX mechanisms in terms of reliability. Will never want to own a CDP with that model of optics.
P.S. Of course there's lemons to be found.. not always fairy tales everywhere.

4 years is not that long la bro. more than 10 years than thats heck of achievement.. that of course my opinion, based on my 90s rotel rcd..

Is there some benchmark of an expected lifetime of a CDP so 10 years ago sudah terror ah?
I'm already thankful and lucky that "cheap priced" KSS213C lasted this long already even if its some 4 years only.

azri wrote:4 years is not that long la bro. more than 10 years than thats heck of achievement.. that of course my opinion, based on my 90s rotel rcd..

Don't cakap so soon .... nanti u pujuk pujuk the thing 10 years no problem .... then tomorrow pulak it decided to koyak on you!

Pantang u know!

hahahahaha....

Its ok. A 15min job in my kitchen operating table will restore it to full glory.

mugenfoo wrote:
Don't cakap so soon .... nanti u pujuk pujuk the thing 10 years no problem .... then tomorrow pulak it decided to koyak on you!

Pantang u know!

hahahahaha....

Ya lor.. sometimes these stuffs very "small gas" one..

i dont mind buying new one, as i cant move on till one is kaput
still 4 years is nothing..

no need to wait ... whatever tickles your fancy, just buy it lah !

u should be in control of whatever equipment u wanna get, right ? Not your existing equipment controlling you over what to buy or not to buy ??

azri wrote:i dont mind buying new one, as i cant move on till one is
kaput
still 4 years is nothing..

actually its 15 years already & its a money well spent

I finally got my DIY CD Transport working. It is based on Philips CD Pro2LF mechnism. It has its own on-board DAC and I am using the stock audio output from the mechnism to a DIY 6922 buffer (EH 6922 gold pins and Mundorf Supreme caps).

The initial listening impression (as compared to my Meridian 506 with Burson op-amps) was better clarity and wider sounstaging. With the tube buffer, it sounds less digital. Vocals and musical instruments seems more intimate. A new toy to play with...

I have yet to get the TDA1541 DAC working, but with the tube buffer, I am pretty happy with the sweetness and analogue sounding CDP.

After this experience, would I consider a diy or a commercial item? Hard to decide, but it a hobby to tinker around with home diy audio. I would also need to do some a/b comparisons to benchmark how a diy compares with commercial products.

p/s - how do you post pics in this tread?

Hi i bought the CEC TL-51x transport fr
Tong Lee @ RM6k
u means it only cos rm4k+
I couldn't believe it tq