Follow up.The Esoteric UX-1 is now singing again.Draw issue was as
expected a stretched O ring and cleaning the rails although took a bit
of dismantling to get to.Well done by local backyard tec with a bonus living so
close. Also thanks to Michael from AV gallery in Melbourne for his quick
reply and quote for a full service and replacement belts and Laser.
For a
full service which includes replacement of belts and laser, all labour,
test all functions, clean and repack the cost is $390.00(Australian Dollar) +
return freight.
Good that they are available in the future...
MORE Esoteric problems
Hi all, I posted an issue with Esoteric CD players a couple of years ago. I bought a UX-3SE from an eBay seller. It skipped all CD's. I called Esoteric. ALL SACD players with the "U" model numbers need to go to Japan because that's where the alignment jig is. $2500.00 at that time JUST for the shipping back and forth. I returned the player to the seller naturally. An Asian gentleman working at TAP electronics told me at that time that the models with the "X" can all be repaired in California. Great I said. I bought an Esoteric X-01. A great player! Now it doesn't read SACD's. I sent it to TAP last week. A follow up call from TAP gave me the dreaded news that NOW the X-01 needs to go to Japan for the jig alignment procedure. WHAT! They did reduce the transportation cost to $1600.00. And this is for shipping only. I think that the audio community needs to send Esoteric a message and boycott ALL Esoteric products. BTW, it's not just their CD players that are required to make the trip to Japan if repairs are needed. I understand that certain models of preamp and integrated amps fall under this requirement as well. How can a company such as Esoteric not do better for the consumer?