Disklavier

OK, guys, we can complain as we are entitled to or does anyone have a schematic, block diagram or anything that I can maybe hack my way through a fix. How 'bout any of you floppy emulator enthusiasts?

Again, any pricing on DKC 850 comparable to the one I saw on this board from Japan at $879 + shipping?

Fred Kagel
New Jersey





On Tuesday, January 21, 2014 10:43 PM, Spencer Chase <lists@...> wrote:
 
  
actually, parts for my Mercedes do not cost much more than similar parts for my Toyota and the Mercedes needs them less often. certainly not 20 times as much as with the floppy drive.


On 1/21/2014 6:18 PM, Alan Dorschug wrote:

  
>They also spend a lot more for BMW and Mercedes parts.
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>-----Original Message-----
>From: Spencer Chase <lists@...>
>To: disklavier <disklavier@yahoogroups.com>
>Sent: Tue, Jan 21, 2014 9:07 pm
>Subject: Re: [disklavier] Need update on Repairing CD
                Drive vs. Upgrading to 850
>
>
>  
>because there are a lot of rich doctors and lawyers who own DKV
>
>
>On 1/21/2014 4:33 PM, Sam Kanter wrote:
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>>How about $311.15 for a floppy drive? Why does Yamaha need to gouge us with these prices?
>>
>>Sam 
>>www.keyboardcollective.com
>>(212) 684-3304
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>>
>>*(Sent from phone - please excuse brevity and typos.)
>>
>>On Jan 21, 2014, at 6:20 PM, FC TC <fctc04@...> wrote:
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>>>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@...> wrote:
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>>>  
>>>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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>--  Best regards, Spencer Chase
67550-Bell Springs Rd.
Garberville, CA 95542 Postal service only.
Laytonville, CA 95454 UPS only. Spencer@... http://www.spencerserolls.com (707) 984-8356 
(425) 791-0309

--  Best regards, Spencer Chase
67550-Bell Springs Rd.
Garberville, CA 95542 Postal service only.
Laytonville, CA 95454 UPS only. Spencer@... http://www.spencerserolls.com (707) 984-8356 
(425) 791-0309