In Reply to: RE: Marantz sa-7s1 transport and laser replacment posted by krisjan on February 18, 2015 at 06:48:23:
The laser itself wears out. It does not get dirty. Nothing you can do will fix it, other than replacement. You can risk doing it yourself if you're VERY handy, or find a reputable service center. There are plenty of them. Send along the worst SACD because most SC's don't have any on hand!
I have had the laser on my SA-11S1 replaced three times in ten years, twice under warranty, the last time for $350. It's a piece of shit transport that sounds amazing. I have replaced the Elna Silmic output caps with BG's, so I'm probably keeping it forever.
Peace,
Tom E
berate is 8 and benign is 9
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