Cal Audio DX-2 worth fixing for 350.00


I have the mentioned unit which has always sounded great and when I bought about 8-9 yrs ago, was my choice after lots of auditions. The laser went out and I can have repaired for 350.00.
I can only spend 500.00 - 600.00, on another unit (new or pre owned). I only listen to 2 channel and am wondering if I will get better sound, imaging etc from another unit or fix the Cal.

Any and all thoughts are sure welcome.
Thanks Rick
rickfariasjett

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You might be able to replace the laser transport yourself. I did in my CAL Delta, for about $80 for parts. The trick was finding a supplier for the discontinued part - travers deck assembly. See my posts (Silica) in the lower half of the following thread.

http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=26009

To be fair, the exercise is labor intensive, so $350 is not too unreasonable given typical professional repair shop rates.

Good luck!