Accuphase SACD DP-85 problem

Normally this means that the alignment has gone out of whack, which can be fixed; or the optical pickup needs to be replaced because the laser is going south. My guess is that problems will start to get more severe.

If you could get the service manual, you may find the steps to call up the self-alignment processes built into the test mode. I am not familiar with Accuphase - who makes their optical pickups?

If it's just an alignment problem, it can be fixed. If the laser is going, it needs replacement. Both things can be done by a competent technician.

Regards,

"Table Of Contents" or TOC error.

Sounds to me like the player doesn't recognize that the first disc has been removed, and it's trying to find the first track (of second disc) at the address of the first.

The reason it works if you turn it off/on is the TOC buffer is purged when machine is powered off.
This allows the next TOC info to be loaded for subsequent disc.

If you have a remote control, try opening the machine (after disc-1) with the remote and load/play disc-2.

If this doesn't work, use the "open/close" button on the machine itself and see if this makes a difference.

Also, try pressing "Stop" button prior to ejection, etc. (you are trying to find what will purge
the TOC buffer).

Finally, try contacting Accuphase home office for advice.
This could be a firmware issue related to disc region-code
(USA is region-1).

Hello Metralla/Dweller,
Thanks for your advice.
I "initialized" the player following the operational manual several times.
I also followed the tips from Dweller, and the problem remains.
I emailed Accuphase Japan two months ago, and haven't received any reply yet.
Does anybody know any techs can repair Accuphase player?
Thanks!

I'd ask Axiss Audio how to contact someonw at the home office for assistance.
They may not want to fix your problem but I don't think
they would be petty enough not to help.

I emailed & called Axiss, and their response was firm: they checked the serial number first, if the unit was not sold through them, sorry! No advice, no service.
I understand their attitude, there are way too many Accuphase products brought in through the grey market. They have to protect their own interest.