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DIY clock upgrade?


Hello all you mad modders!

I’m asking for anyone that can point out exactly where the digi “clock” for the Sony xa 777 es CDP is located inside, to please tell me so I can DIY a clock upgrade, or have it done locally and overcome the bug a boo of shipping and it’s associated worries.

In fact, finding the most cost effective resource for acquiring the latest or best clock would be nice too. Is Audiomod it?

If there is some other needed info as to this maneuver apart from careful soldering, that info also would be greatly appreciated.

Pics please, if at all possible.

My most sincere thanks
blindjim

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dgarretson
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John, while a dedicated power supply is desireable, Audiocom clocks work well on any decent 9V-12V power source drawn from within the CDP.

I saw Allen Wright's comments in AA that the the XA777ES doesn't have enough room inside to do much meaningful modding-- at least in terms of his add-on analog stage. However I suspect one could find room in there for at least a clock PCB.
dgarretson
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Buy the service manual from Sony at 800-488-7669 & ID the numeric location for the clock oscillator & also the clock speed. If it's like the the SCD-1/777ES it's a 45Mhz clock. Then you'd need to tap a power source inside the chassis at a voltage that, depending on the chosen replacement clock, might be different from the PCB pad for the stock oscillator. Reference Audio Mods sells & installs clocks & can help with information.
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