Sony CDP-X33ES - How come nobody told me CDs could sound this good?
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But this is from my Sony TA-f550es. Caps bass - 203,204,253,254 almost same situation as gx-707es. 550es connect to pc and situation same as receiver. But there are one thing. i am using jetaudio player many years and there are xbass button in player. turn it on and sound more bass, lot more.
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So after change ceramic caps with film from 3 position and turning on. Not so much change. Trebles start prety normal sounding. Bass not so. First i soldered film 0.68uf 2.2uf 2.2uf 0.68uf and desoldered ceramic caps. Listened and sound even worse. Then i change filmcaps 0.68uf with orginal ceramic cap. Sound more better. Looks like ceramic sound better. maybe bigest cap change close 1.5 to 3. 3uf. Hard to understand what exacly improve bass.
Maybe there is something else what can improve bass. Or maybe my changed electric caps to same spec, maybe i shoud change them to 2 time biger uf.
Maybe there is something else what can improve bass. Or maybe my changed electric caps to same spec, maybe i shoud change them to 2 time biger uf.
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Migueldajer
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Hello everyone, great threat. A bit off topic but can't find info on my problem anywhere so I'm taking a shot here. I have a cdp 507 on the bench with horrible spikes on all outputs: analog, digital and headphones. Transport reads and tracks well, I replaced all electrolitics, replaced RF chip and nothing. Music plays with tons of noise. The spikes are around 470 hz in frequency. I'm about to replace the digital processor but wanted to know if anyone has any suggestions before I go forward. Since noise is in all outputs ipI figured is between pickup and digital processor. Thank you everyone for any suggestions.
Look for cold soldering points at each element feet, connectors are good conection with pcb? and motor? for example i got cassete deck tc-k690 and old capstan motor died, ordered new from hifiretroparts but when launch i can hear at speakers at hight volume this electrostatic loud noise. disconet and so quiet. 
my new motor is china ****, even filters not helping. may be motor at your situation is dying.
my new motor is china ****, even filters not helping. may be motor at your situation is dying.Buy almost new condition wharfedale diamond 9.3 speakers, great speakers and sound to great. Connect to my gx707es receiver and turn on. And again old story, bass regulator at midle and poor bass, turn more to max and whola, sound much beter. For test launch sound generator, and at exit conect cheap dso138 china osciloskop. Turn to 20hz and it show some thing like almost sinus. in speakers can hear low frequency. So i dont know, maybe is all ok.
Next one is that i get from wagner online almost new capstan motor for tc-k690 deck, orginal. Change and perfect working and no electrostatic noise.
Next one is that i get from wagner online almost new capstan motor for tc-k690 deck, orginal. Change and perfect working and no electrostatic noise.
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Hello again, i got some news. First get analog oscilloscope, and start to make adjustments with test cd sony, that x33es player was coplety far out of factory settings. After two pots adjust player start to work more better, focus and gain was to other side. Last think is change relay.
Next thing is that 707es receiver. One day i connect it to pc and connect wharfedale speakers. For interest i play on pc music with jetaudio player xbass off. Sound was poor. But then i turn on xbass and..... What was coming out from speakers was mindblowing fantastic sound. I never heard that ritch juicy potential from wharfedale speakers. After that i get to 100% result that receiver dont have build in loudness or xbass system. That is the problem.
Next thing is that 707es receiver. One day i connect it to pc and connect wharfedale speakers. For interest i play on pc music with jetaudio player xbass off. Sound was poor. But then i turn on xbass and..... What was coming out from speakers was mindblowing fantastic sound. I never heard that ritch juicy potential from wharfedale speakers. After that i get to 100% result that receiver dont have build in loudness or xbass system. That is the problem.
Very interesting that the player was out of factory settings! Nice work getting back on within spec.
electricboyo
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Wow! This must be a very collectible model!
I checked ebay: The least expensive Sony CDP-X33ES listed is USD $185 + shipping. It is "for parts or repair only," and the seller states "there are several leaked electrolytic capacitors which have corroded the PC board." It might be a big job to get this one working again.
CDP-X33ES units "restored" or in "working condition" are being sold for USD $300 to $400.
I have questions:
What makes this CDP-X33ES model so valuable?
There several different models in the Sony CDP-XnnnES family of CD players.
Which are considered to be the "best sounding" by forum members?
-EB
I checked ebay: The least expensive Sony CDP-X33ES listed is USD $185 + shipping. It is "for parts or repair only," and the seller states "there are several leaked electrolytic capacitors which have corroded the PC board." It might be a big job to get this one working again.
CDP-X33ES units "restored" or in "working condition" are being sold for USD $300 to $400.
I have questions:
What makes this CDP-X33ES model so valuable?
There several different models in the Sony CDP-XnnnES family of CD players.
Which are considered to be the "best sounding" by forum members?
-EB
its realy heavy, about 11kg, cd laser sliding mechanism, sound is very powerfull and crystal clear(detalized). my player, when i bought it, allready has damage from electrolit liquid-solder side. recap power supply, clean pcb with clear medical alchocol. re soldered pads, corosion eaten, change relay and works like new.
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So finaly i am happy, bought from smartkit this kit https://www.smartkit.gr/loudness-stereo-unit.html Because this 707es doesn't have loudness. Problem was that it have includet on off switch but after thinking i dont want to make holes and soldered contacts. So loudness is always on. Now sound is more interesting. Hope this mod will help 707es owners
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Will3
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Makes a great transport. The "bold AND detailed" sound signature comes through the standalone dac, even through the optical interface. It's a companion to an SCD-XA5400ES in my main system.
They compliment each other nicely.