Disklavier

because there are a lot of rich doctors and lawyers who own DKV

On 1/21/2014 4:33 PM, Sam Kanter wrote:
> How about $311.15 for a floppy drive? Why does Yamaha need to gouge us 
> with these prices?
>
> Sam
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> On Jan 21, 2014, at 6:20 PM, FC TC <fctc04@... 
> <mailto:fctc04@...>> wrote:
>
>> I just called Yamaha and they want $250 + tax and shipping to replace 
>> the CD ROM Drive. Ya got to be kidding! I was referred to a 
>> technician by the name of David regarding the DKC 850 just to confirm 
>> that it is a direct replacement for the DKC 55, which seems to be the 
>> recommendation on this board. I did not get a price.The under $900 + 
>> shipping (from Japan) site mentioned earlier is not functioning. Can 
>> anyone confirm that the DKC 850 is a direct replacement and give me a 
>> current price?
>>
>> Also, may I request anyone who has a Mark III service manual in PDF 
>> --- that would be appreciated. I know that I have to keep the DKC55 
>> for service updates, but I would also like to have the CD function. I 
>> can't believe that this issue is not a simple chip or part 
>> replacement inasmuch as I have heard the same problem mention here 
>> before.
>>
>> TIA,
>> Fred Kagel
>> New Jersey
>>
>>
>>
>>
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>> On Sunday, January 19, 2014 11:52 PM, FC TC <fctc04@... 
>> <mailto:fctc04@...>> wrote:
>> We have a Mark III w the DKC55RCD Controller w 15 pin connector. The 
>> CD stopped working (won't recognize CDs, won't eject CDs unless using 
>> a pin/staple). To me it looks like a piece broke off of the CD tray 
>> on the right hand side near the pin hole. Q1: What is involved in 
>> replacing the CD, removal of case, cables, firmware, etc? Q2: What 
>> should be the price for the Drive only? Can I get the parts from any 
>> other source other than Yamaha?
>>
>> On the other hand, we were jealous of not being able to get the Live 
>> performance of Elton John a while ago. Q3: What is the current cost 
>> of the 850 Controller, source of part, any gotchas on the 
>> installation (other than transferring memory to floppies to external 
>> USB, and the reminder to keep the old controller for system 
>> upgrades/maintenane)?
>>
>> We live in New Jersey.
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