SACD repair?

Sorry but I got busy and hadn't checked here..............

Yes, the HOP1200 replacements have a horrible reputation. I once read that they should be ordered in batches of 5 in order to get a couple good ones. But I have no experience with them.

If you want to play your sacd's seems like you need a new player. I guess you have to decide that for yourself. The Marantz SACDN30 is now about the cheapest option. 

Otherwise you can rip your sacd's and buy a dsd capable dac.

@wpcheadle 

You didn't specify the problem.

With the SA-11S1 it is usually the laser going bad and not reading TOC on sacd's. If that is so, the laser is the HOP1200. It is still in production, cheap, and easy to replace. There is no adjustment to do, just swap the laser mechanisms.

That said, these lasers tend to have a short life. Your player is old, like really old. So either you didn't play it much, or you have been lucky. Any technician who works on cd players can install a new laser in these players for the minimum shop charge as it doesn't take too long to do.

If you have a different problem, then that is something altogether different. As the above post mentions, critical parts for this older player are generally not available any more unless the needed part can be salvaged from another player.

wpcheadle,

You could try a different laser supplier for the HOP1200. Donberg in UK is a good reliable source.

 Audio Spare HOP1200R (HOP 1200R) - CD LASER UNIT (PICK UP) (PICK-UP) HITACHI - UK (GBP) (donberg.co.uk)

They have several listings for HOP1200 with pictures of each. 

Buying from east Asian sellers on Ebay other than Supermanmeliu, usually results in a dud unit, as you just learned.

Steve