I have a Exemplar Audio tube Denon 2900, when disc drawer failed I bought a Exemplar tube Oppo 105 which is still running fine. I hated the idea the 2900 sitting in a closet just because the top had to be removed to open drawer. In order to open drawer you just had to put slight pressure on a little plastic piece inside the unit while you push the eject button. I took a Drimel and cut a small square hole on top of the cover and just use the new method of opening drawer. I have been using the the Denon 2900 for the last 8 years in a second system with no other issues. If I would have considered cutting the hole I may have never bought the Oppo and saved my money. I would also think Esoteric does not make the transport mechanism and may be cross referenced and bought off the internet new or a used CD player that uses same transport and then removed and installed in your Esoteric.
My Esoteric having issues....what should I do
My Esoteric X-03SE player is having loading issues,basically I have to pop the top lid and manually by pressing the eject button internally(sorry I dont know the tech name for it) to get the tray to open.Im not complaining/well maybe a little as it is over a decade old but I was in the mindset when purchased i was done with having to buy again.Anyway,I spoke to Esoteric on the west coast and from the little they would tell me its somewhat common (as there were several currently in for repair with the same issues) and very expensive,$300.00 plus just for shipping to and from with a 1000.00 plus plus repair bill expected on a 15 year old player.......My question is this,does anyone know of another source for repair that makes sense money wise to get this working correctly?...or can i buy something similiar in/ or better in performance for under $1500.00..I dont have internet in my home and an extensive red book and sacd library..thanks in advance