Crosscourt121 Posted November 20, 2023 Posted November 20, 2023 (edited) Further Information: Purchased in 2019 from a well-known Melbourne store as a used unit. Very happy with it but after a few months, CDs would stop playing intermittently during playback. I was advised it was the microswitch and a tiny dob of araldite on top of the pin (to lengthen it) should fix the problem. Unfortunately some of the glue ran down the pin and fixed it in place (VERY STRESSFULL!! Araldite is both runny and invisible). I sent it to Melbourne to be fixed which loosened the pin up but soon after the intermittent issue continued. I then ordered a new microswitch ($45) and this was replaced by a tech in Hobart. The unit worked flawlessly for the next 3 years, as a CD player, DAC for my streamer of the time, and then as a transport when I bought a standalone DAC in 2022. In recent months it has stopped playing CDs (DISC ERROR) and I had it checked out to see if the microswitch was still OK. It is still OK so I’m thinking a replacement transport assembly including laser (but not labour) is required (I was quoted $680) though the unit has not been looked at to determine this is the case. I can’t justify this and am getting great results with my old Denon 3905 as a transport so am putting the Ayon up for sale thinking it might be a straightforward fix for someone handy, and it works well as a DAC with volume control. The unit presents well but there are some tiny scratches in the internal ‘dish’ around the pin, plus a couple of very minor chips in the paint along the front/top edge as you run your finger along (see pics). Three small marks on the remote control have been touched up by black marker. Original double box so shipping is an option. Edited November 21, 2023 by Crosscourt121 Correction of quoted replacement part plus more info.
Crosscourt121 Posted November 20, 2023 Author Posted November 20, 2023 Lots of interest via messaging so give me some time to get back to you all. Thanks
rockeater Posted November 20, 2023 Posted November 20, 2023 Does anyone know what DAC it uses? And what mechanism? Can't find anything easily.
Mendes Posted November 20, 2023 Posted November 20, 2023 3 hours ago, rockeater said: Does anyone know what DAC it uses? And what mechanism? Can't find anything easily. Burr Brown D/A converter (2 x 1796) and all I can find is it a Phillips mech. Your welcome 2
Crosscourt121 Posted November 21, 2023 Author Posted November 21, 2023 Minor correction and additional information. The quote for replacement laser mechanism $790 should read - the quote for the whole transport assembly including laser is $680 but does not include labour. I will correct the ad. Sorry for any confusion. Still dealing with enquiries.
rockeater Posted November 21, 2023 Posted November 21, 2023 Found it in the review from Poland. It is Burr-Brown PCM-1796. Whereas it up-samples (if it is selected) to 24/192, It accepts 24/96 signals at its input It also has another one called PCM-2704 for the USB input. I wasn't able to determine what laser mechanism it uses. 2
Crosscourt121 Posted November 22, 2023 Author Posted November 22, 2023 Thanks everyone - the Ayon has sold.
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