Theta transport repair

fbm211

I finally get the gear and it looks the same except for the belt.Thats okay though as the old belt seems fine.
However, after removing the transport I find that the gear (with half the teeth missing:eek:) is attached to a small metel plate that holds it in place.
If the gear can be removed I dont have the micro tool needed nor am I sure if it can be replaced.

Maybe someone here has experence with this sort of thing and can help me out:o..............Please.

quadzilla

Might seem like a stupid question, but can't you just replace that whole assembly?

fbm211

That would cost a-lot more.The CDM9pro is what I would need I think.
Anyway that would be as a last resort.Theta put some sort of filter on the lens and a new one wouldnt have that filter.
The sound of the theta transport is good enough that I will buy another one if I have to.

madmax

I took that gear out of mine and open the drawer manually. Where did you find the gear? I don't mind the manual usage given the sound of the transport. I've tried other transports but they just don't have the sound.

fbm211

The gear is available on fleabay.It costs 13.00 and free shipping.From hong konk.I waited three weeks.

CDM9 CDM9PRO CD Player Drawer Gear Wheel Repair replace

Just paste above into ebay search.

madmax

Thanks, I'll check it out. Here is an old thread where I tweaked mine. http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23617&highlight=theta

fbm211

Awsome,I have a nice size piece of dynamat extreme.

madmax

I put blu tac all over the transport too. It seemed worthwhile. I see an extra little circuit board in mine. That must be the power supply upgrade I was told about when I bought it.

fbm211

Ive heard about that upgrade and would like to get it or do it myself but I cant find any info on what parts to get and where to put them.
There are some caps that might benifit the SQ by replacing them.
Or I may just send it to the upgrade company.