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SONY XA7ES needs dire help...anyone out there?

Hi folks,

After 30+ yrs my SONY XA7ES went kaput. The thing is like a rock; thought it would last forever. Love this thing....I figure it's the laser, like all the old CD players.

With that said, its best to concede that Sony implemented a bit more complex mechanism on this one.

I've done online searches and can't find the laser mechanism for sale, and no leads on a tech who could bring this back to life.

Beautiful player, hate to see it become a boat anchor.

Any ideas, or contacts to a decent tech who can help me out?

Thanks, Mark

asa
loomisjohnson
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conceivably another (much cheaper) sony cdp of the same era uses the same laser pickup and you can cannibalize?

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2psyop
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Try SkyFi audio. I bet he could fix it for you. If not, find another replacement that you'd be happy with. They are in Glen Rock, NJ

asa OP
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Thanks, guys, for the info...I'll look into it.

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skyfi
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Thanks for the shout-out @2psyop.

Hello @asa, sorry we're not a repair shop and don’t carry or sell spare parts, but you should ask Tim at Bristol Electronics as he might have a match for you. He’s only about one town over from us. Good luck.

Bristol Electronics
Tim Schwartz
Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ 07423
*Please email tim@bristolnj.com or call (201) 447-4299 to arrange an appointment

 

asa OP
662 posts
 

Thanks everyone for the help. I will follow up with Tim.

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