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Repair a Sony SCD 777ES?

My 12 year old Sony SCD-777ES stopped working today. After the disc is inserted and the cover closes it makes some unhappy grinding and clanking noises as it attempts to spin the disk. It also switches automatically to SACD mode even with a redbook cd, but never starts to actually play the disc.

Can these old Sony's be repaired? It is a decent player and an excellent transport for my dac, I hate to just junk it! Any recommendations on the best way to get it repaired?
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Thanks! for the update - stevebraxtonI trust that your player is up and running now?Happy Listening!
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stevebraxtontry this # for Grand Rapids MI - 888.222.SONYKeep us posted on this development.
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stevebraxtonno, I do not have any contact for Sony since they left Texas. Perhaps a Google search can reveal this information? I wonder if Bill Thalmann has the correct calibration equipment? He is awesome, offers excellent electronics service. I use a Pioneer Elite 59-AVi universal (CD/DVD/SACD) spinner.
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Thanks! for sharing-
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it is April- any updates stevebraxton?
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stevebraxton-


do you have an update?  Happy Listening!

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I look forward to your follow-up stevebraxton
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Happy Listening!
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Nice! alpha_gt

I like the Cary 306 as well. There are some that have problems w/ the Cary spinners, hopefully, the company will continue to offer parts/service for their cd/sacd players.
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stevebraxton-

an update on your SCD-1 ?
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Excellent! stevebraxton-

Happy New Year!
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stevebraxton-

you have enjoyed some milage out of your SCD-1. What year did you purchase it?  I thought of another avenue- if you are close to Texas, Pyramid Audio in Austin, may be of service as well.
Keep me posted.
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Right On! stevebraxton-

Yes, there are parts still avail for the SCD-1. Lots of searching and researching these forums on A'gon and Audio Asylum will yield the intel you seek.  Rick Rubin and Henry Rollins still uses this CD/SACD player.
Highest praise there.  Keep us posted on your repair situation.

Happy Listening!
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Good to see you- dgarretson

I liked the Esoteric for SACD playback only. DV-60 model.
I have not auditioned the true higher end spinners.  Happy Listening!
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Are you guys still listening to this spinner?

The old Sony repair center in Laredo TX is now in Michigan.
There are other authorized Sony/Sony ES repair techs in other states as well.  Happy Listening!
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Another avenue, Dan Wright or Warren Gregiore.
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Triller-

check out Sony's reapir facility in Laredo TX.
Ask for Adrian.

Happy New Year!
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Triller -

perhaps Dan Wright ( Wright Mods ) could be of service?
Happy New Year.
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