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I bought this near mint beauty knowing that it no longer reads discs , seems to be a common fault with these but thankfully the laser is readily available online but none of them look the same as this one ( see last picture) any advice ? https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190405/b61f2984c09827dfe2d98ade6e56a07b.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190405/89994c3b07755bf832738e46520a40e0.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190405/49ca8e37d6f8531853baa83255fab714.jpg
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Unbelievable!! It’s now working
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AJSki2fly
05-04-2019, 13:23
What does it do when you insert a disc?
Does it just say no disc? Or does it misread?
The main error with these as far as I am aware is that the grease on the mechanism over years can harden and then stop the laser from being able to move correctly.
I think it is the same mechanism as in the 508, which I have, and mine had an issue where it would skip stop reading or not load a disc. I sent it to a very good chap who took the mechanism out cleaned it all and re-greased it with white plastic grease. He also supplied me with a spare tray(these are very hard to get).
If it it the laser that has failed see https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-OPTICAL-LASER-LENS-PICKUP-for-MERIDIAN-506-20-Player/362429590880?hash=item54627cad60:g:0nsAAOSwB9xXPIR y
Also read this very informative http://liquidaudio.com.au/meridian-506-24-service-mystery-fault-repair/
walpurgis
05-04-2019, 13:24
The sound quality should be very good, it's an excellent player.
What does it do when you insert a disc?
Does it just say no disc? Or does it misread?
The main error with these as far as I am aware is that the grease on the mechanism over years can harden and then stop the laser from being able to move correctly.
I think it is the same mechanism as in the 508, which I have, and mine had an issue where it would skip stop reading or not load a disc. I sent it to a very good chap who took the mechanism out cleaned it all and re-greased it with white plastic grease. He also supplied me with a spare tray(these are very hard to get).
If it it the laser that has failed see https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-OPTICAL-LASER-LENS-PICKUP-for-MERIDIAN-506-20-Player/362429590880?hash=item54627cad60:g:0nsAAOSwB9xXPIR y
Also read this very informative http://liquidaudio.com.au/meridian-506-24-service-mystery-fault-repair/
It’s now working perfectly well , I did read a tip that said to push the cd down a little which I did and hey presto ! It clearly dislodged the transport in some way , I will grease it up anyway.
The remote is fully working too , happy days .
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AJSki2fly
05-04-2019, 13:33
It’s now working perfectly well , I did read a tip that said to push the cd down a little which I did and hey presto ! It clearly dislodged the transport in some way , I will grease it up anyway.
The remote is fully working too , happy days .
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It sounds as if hardened grease has possibly forced the rack upwards away from drive sprocket. I would resist using it too much until you have inspected it, cleaned and re-greased. The mechanism was virtually impossible to get 5 years ago, so if yours fails or gets damaged it could be game over.
It sounds as if hardened grease has possibly forced the rack upwards away from drive sprocket. I would resist using it too much until you have inspected it, cleaned and re-greased. The mechanism was virtually impossible to get 5 years ago, so if yours fails or gets damaged it could be game over.
Ok Adrian, I’ll follow your advice, cheers.
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Done ! All cleaned up and greasy , working every time and opening better .
Cheers
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Sounds bloody good
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walpurgis
05-04-2019, 15:13
Sounds bloody good
It would do. I have the 507, which is largely the same unit apart from the drawer mech and it sounds excellent. You'd probably have to go to a grand or two's worth of Wadia or Mark Levinson to significantly better it.
Cracking Player
I bought a couple of spare lasers and things for mine when spares were as rare as hens teeth, still got them as I sold the player without the spares so if anyone does have future troubles give me a shout and I will see what I have got.
Cracking Player
I bought a couple of spare lasers and things for mine when spares were as rare as hens teeth, still got them as I sold the player without the spares so if anyone does have future troubles give me a shout and I will see what I have got.
Top man , all the lasers I’ve seen online don’t look the same as mine .https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190405/93e6740e2eb497e7f221574231617fb5.jpg
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Lawrence001
05-04-2019, 21:48
Wish I'd kept my 506, think it was an 18 or 20 bit if they existed.
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Top man , all the lasers I’ve seen online don’t look the same as mine .https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190405/93e6740e2eb497e7f221574231617fb5.jpg
Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkIt used either a VAM 1205 or CDM 12.4 transport (VAM 1205 in yours).
What you've seen are Chinese re-makes, which do look quite different.
Ninanina
05-05-2019, 23:25
Unbelievable!! It’s now working
That's great to hear Andrew and I bet you got it for a bargain with the 'problem'...
I had a 506 and it was a lovely bit of kit..
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