I have successfully replaced the laser, and/or the entire transport system on Marantz, McIntosh, and Esoteric players over the years. It's not at all difficult, just be sure to find the easiest way to get to the transport mechanism, be it removing the top, faceplate or both.
Oddly enough, the last one I bought, the entire mechanism was cheaper than just the laser.
Good luck, Regards,
Dan
Oddly enough, the last one I bought, the entire mechanism was cheaper than just the laser.
Good luck, Regards,
Dan