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Accuphase DP-78 doesn't read SACD layer

I have a Accuphase DP-78 SACD player that will play pure SACD's, CD's, and will play the CD layer on a Hybrid SACD but no longer picks up the SACD layer. Has anyone come across this? I tried air blowing the inside was not successful.  Any Suggestions? or can you suggest a reputable NJ or metropolitan area repair?  
salc
itzhak1969
515 posts
 
 Why don't you contact Accuphase directly and ask them ?
jafant
18,786 posts
 
salc

Consult AXISS Distribution Inc. to find the authorized repair service center. Keep me posted on your progress.

Happy Listening!
salc OP
32 posts
 
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
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