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Further information: Pioneer PDS-802 Stereo Compact Disc Player (1993-94). The PDS-802 stable platter CDP is fantastic, well reviewed and, based on past and contemporary reviews, was considered very close to the top of the line of the Pioneer stable platter PDS models with 904 the top. This item is near mint condition. Plenty online about people enjoying this in stock form as well as enjoying tweaking it. The pioneer stable platters (plays CDs shiny side up like a turntable) are also considered by many as an excellent transport for external DACs. This model has optical out. See specs below as well as review link. I don’t have the remote, though I could maybe negotiate a similar remote… though not sure I’m ready to part with one at this stage… I’ll be selling a couple of the 802’s close relatives, the 702, shortly for a little cheaper and 502 cheaper again. Let me know if you’re interested in these possibilities. I have a couple of 904s and 505 precision which are staying in my system so rationalising… Specifications Disc format: CD Digital converter: 2 x PD2028B CD Mechanism: PEA1179 / PEA1285 Frequency response: 2Hz to 20kHz Dynamic range: 98dB Signal to Noise Ratio: 110dB Total harmonic distortion: 0.0021% Line output: 2V Digital outputs: coaxial, optical Dimensions: 440 x 270 x 131mm Weight: 5kg Year: 1993 Price: GBP £350 (1993) http://www.hifi-review.com/153558-pioneer-pd-s802.html

Hi all, I have an Audio Alchemy DDS Pro transport which has stopped reading disks. I'd like to keep it if possible because it has i2S output which works with my AA dac etc. I'll trawl the net for info but thought I'd quiz the estimable brains trust of SNA as well. When a disk is inserted the display lights up but there is no noise of a spinning disk or recognition of the cd. Gary Cawsey had a very brief look at it and guessed it might need a new laser or whole transport replaced but said to do proper analysis it takes time and might be too costly. I also goofed up and managed to dislodge the laser unit. So is there anyone who can offer their advise on how to get this old spinner working or recommendations of repairers or competent diy'ers? Cheers, L11 pic taken from google but same unit with separate PS