Recent content by jsimone

That is correct according to Richard So, who repaired my drivers. He said the original surrounds were faulty and a/d/s later replaced them with surrounds made of more pliant rubber. The difference in sounds output is considerable. The drivers, especially the woofers, really move freely now...

Original owner for 25 years The a/d/s M12 has absolutely been a wonderful speaker system for me. I originally purchased a pair of M12s back in 1990. However, after 25 years materials break down - even for very well kept speakers. Things such as: glues in the drivers break down causing the...

Original owner for 25 years The a/d/s M12 has absolutely been a wonderful speaker system for me. I originally purchased a pair of M12s back in 1990. However, after 25 years materials break down - even for very well kept speakers. Things such as: glues in the drivers break down ferro...

Service tech said laser is dead and needs a new processor. I can find the laser a KSS-240A on ebay for $20, but I would not know how to align the head and trim the pots on it. Don't know where I would get a new processor. Otherwise the C701-ES is in mint condition. It would be a shame to...

I have a Sony CDP C701-ES which dates back to August 1994. It recently died and I am looking for a replacement. I have no idea if various 5 changer ES models are older than mine or newer than mine. Does anyone have a product history for Sony ES changers with a date of introduction and...