SONY SCD-1 CD/SACD Player

I guess easy is realative but if I can do it I feel it can't be to difficult. You really should have a copy of the service manual first of all so you know what you are getting into.

- You have to remove the transport and remove the slde drive assembly from the transport.

- Use deoxit on the sled drive motor and run the motor in forward and reverse using a nine volt battery.

- While I was in mine I lubed the sled drive and regreasesd the spindle motor.

The above may sound intimadating but it really isn't as long as you keep your head about you and take it slow and methodical.

If you e-mail me I can send you the service manual e-copy if you like.

Hope this helps.

Chuck

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hi ahendler.

the scd 1, in my opinion is a bit fuller sounding than the 777. do you favor the scd1 over the 777? do you favor the scd1 over the 5400 ?

why do you prefer the 5400 over the 777 ?

i have heard both the scd 1 and 777. i consider them robust sounding , not bright and free of digititis, but perhaps, lacking in some resolution.

Try Electronic Express in Chicago

It really sounds like a sled problem to me too because it is caused by sticky grease that gets loose with warm-up. That might cause sled motor failure too, but these motors are regular DC and still available.

Hope you can fix it as its build quality is stunning.

Best,
Alex Peychev

I had a SCD-1 years ago, it started to have read errors. I think I talked to Richard Kern about cleaning the sled assembly. I did my own disassembly, cleaning with a lint free cloth and solvent (brake cleaner) and lubed the assembly with a light Teflon oil I got from Radio Shack called Needle-Tip Precision Lubricator, there are probably other brands out there (Super Lube). As mentioned before in this thread, over time the parts get sticky and can’t slide freely. I didn't do anything with the motor and DeOxit but that sounds like a good idea while you’re at it. I am not a stereo gear mechanic and I don't remember if I had a manual but got through it without any issues and my player ran fine after the clean and lube.

Good luck,
Mike