Accuphase DP-78 doesn't read SACD layer

appreciate you input.  Accuphase is nearly impossible to interact with given their location.  I did contact AXISS a while back and they were not too helpful.  I was able to find a repair individual in California i believe AXISS had suggested as I said its been a while, hard to believe that no one on the east coast is available.  the guy in California had some easy checks such as blowing the inside of the unit which I tried.  However one needs to be careful with propellants.  If I don't come across someone locally the transport part including new lens is a sony KHM-230AAA is readily available on the internet for about $75, I may try replacing it myself which I would rather not do, but may have not choice.  The unit sonics are a killer and worth fixing.   btw the guy in California wanted $1500 to replace that part, crazy given the cost of the part. 
thanks again

one last thought, you mentioned that the laser bias needs adjusting on a replacement. Not knowing anything about this, Is there any reason why the bias on the existing laser is out of wake and couldn't be adjusted to play SACD?

Have not made any progress on this.  Still searching for help and reputable assistance.  

"Ivanj"  member can you provide contact information on your dealership for assistance on servicing Accuphase DP-78

thanks for you input.  Over the last few years I have just learned to live with it.  The Accuphase player is so good on CD layer.  It's a shame thought since I have a fair number of audiophile SACD's.  

Also that mechanism is no longer available.  Only issues are from China on ebay or sites where the units have poor reviews being suspect or used.  So I would preferably want to have a reputable Accuphase service place in the NY/NJ area that has experience with something like this, before going down this path.

Appreciate everyone's input.

Salc

After some further reaching out with Music Technology in Virginia.  They were very personable and had some experience with replacing laser lenses from China.  Their experience was mixed.  Some client never came back which means they were either happy with the repair or just decided to live with what they have if it failed.  Some returned the units as they failed again.  As noted by other reviewers quality is suspect from reproductions from China.  Sony no longer makes the units so I'll just live with what I have, it still sounds good.  Do not plan on going down the rabbit hole with suspect China reproductions.

thanks again for all your input.  I will definitely consider Music Technology for any further repairs they sounded very knowledgeable and professional.

S