To all that has a Theta Miles CD player

Sorry to drag up this old thread.  Handymann, I was wondering if you ever got to the root cause of your skipping Theta?  Were you able to get a Pioneer lazer?

I am thinking of my buying this machine, I know its old (in CD player terms) but it has just incredible bass and sound stage.  I love it and am very tempted.  But don't want it to be a brick in a year or so.

Thanks in advance for any response.

@ejonbil:
Yes. I found a new optics component on line, however having never installed one before, I stripped the main gear. Found a gear at Hi Tech Repair in Nashville and was given a few pointers on how to properly install it. Works like new. It’s a really nice piece of equipment. 

Brilliant news, thanks for the info.  Good luck with it.

This laser is getting unobtainable, get a new one quick before they disappear
It uses the PEA1343 laser, and if your name is anything to go by, you should be able to swap it out, they are not that hard for the mechanically minded
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=PEA1343&_sacat=0

Cheers George

handymann
If you enjoy the sound of this Theta player, go ahead and replace the Laser.
Happy Listening!