Buy the service manual from Sony at 800-488-7669 & ID the numeric location for the clock oscillator & also the clock speed. If it's like the the SCD-1/777ES it's a 45Mhz clock. Then you'd need to tap a power source inside the chassis at a voltage that, depending on the chosen replacement clock, might be different from the PCB pad for the stock oscillator. Reference Audio Mods sells & installs clocks & can help with information.
DIY clock upgrade?
Hello all you mad modders!
I’m asking for anyone that can point out exactly where the digi “clock” for the Sony xa 777 es CDP is located inside, to please tell me so I can DIY a clock upgrade, or have it done locally and overcome the bug a boo of shipping and it’s associated worries.
In fact, finding the most cost effective resource for acquiring the latest or best clock would be nice too. Is Audiomod it?
If there is some other needed info as to this maneuver apart from careful soldering, that info also would be greatly appreciated.
Pics please, if at all possible.
My most sincere thanks
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Dgarretson thanks much... Soon as I gave this some more thought I began to wonder if this wasn't too ambitious a project. Trend's website says the same thing about the xa 777 ES = 45.1584MHz... and the info from the Audiomod Int. site says their power sup for it is as good an idea. Personally, I was thinking this a plug/solder 'n play, sort of deal. Nothing further. Take one out, plug another in. Finis. The Ref site prices are simply beyond me for these two mods, (pwr sup & SC4), and made me think of the DIY aspect. The manual, however, is a super idea. Thanks for the info on it very much. |
Jim, as Dgarretson mentions, find out the frequency of your clock. Most clocks require a seperate power supply to support the clock, not a simple swap. Parts Connexion sells some clocks that claim to not require a seperate power supply. Call Chris Johnson and ask him about this, he's a good guy. John |
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