Accuphase DP-78 doesn't read SACD layer

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

It carries the Sony mechanism as SCDXA9000ES, common issue, reads all but SACD layer on hybrids, you can change the laser but this will happen again sooner or later. I have learned to live with this, as i have mine since 2005. Laser changes are easy but require the test material (discs) for adjusting correctly the biases for CD & SACD. Better check with Accuphase or find somebody who knows how to do it.

G

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

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?