Playstation replacement laser scph 5501 full#
Playstation replacement laser scph 5501 series#

Note: I no longer add venting holes atop power supply as they are not necessary. The sound of this player is on par with some of my 'reference' CD players. (NOTE: On the remote controller 'confirm'=Play, 'select'=Stop)

Playstation replacement laser scph 5501 full#

Added integrated remote control, so it functions like a full featured CD player, no need for 'umbilical' controller. Chassis is extensively damped (player weights double the original weight)ĥ.

Laser transport disassembled, cleaned, lubricated and damped to reduce parasitic resonances.Ĥ. Specifically, motherboard models that are supported are: - PU-7 - PU-8 - PU-18.

Playstation replacement laser scph 5501 series#

So there where two options, either the 1001 laser unit was bad, or the only adjustment on the actual unit itself (the intensity) was out of wack. Compatibility: The xStation can be installed in SCPH-100x, SCPH-5xxx and some SCPH-700x series consoles. This meant the distortion traveled with the laser unit from my 1001. RCA connectors added (chassis modified and cut).ģ. Then I fired up the laser unit from the 1001 connected to the 5501, it worked but still had a minimal amount of distortion. Modified output stage - DAC direct output using nos ERO MKT capacitors and metal film resistors.Ģ. A separate output stage was added leaving all existing electronics intact, the signal is 'stolen' directly from DAC output without removing any electronic components.ġ. I modified the power supply, laser pickup, and the chassis. The modifications performed on this player makes it a truly excellent sounding piece of equipment. 5501 uses a better laser pickup assembly, it is auto-biasing for proper tracking (important for reading CDR) and positioned further from power supply to avoid interference and heat. Model SCPH-5501 uses the same Asahi Kasei AK4309AVM DAC as Model SCPH-1001 which gives this player a superb audio quality with lots of detail, dynamics and resolution.

Note: Replacing the laser lens will normally require a soldering iron to remove an anti. Lasers covered in the guide include: KHS-400B, KHS-400C, SPU3170, HD-7 & PVR-802. Use this guide to help identify which optical laser lens replacement will fit your PlayStation 2 console. Modifications to this player yield excellent sonic results. Laser compatibility quick guide for Sony PS2 Fat (Phat) & PS2 Slim. PS2 Parts - Shop by Version 10 Inch Phat Fat Playstation 2 Reset/Eject Cable. Sony did a great job putting in excellent DAC in its early Playstation models. Slim PS2 Parts & Repairs SCPH 70012, 70011, 70001, 75001, 77001, 79001. I modified and burned it in on my audio system. This is my 'Signature' modified Sony PS-1 'Playstation' CD Player, SCHP-5501.