"Arfa Daily" wrote in message
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"Iain M Churches" wrote in message
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Interesting question about lenses. Someone asked me if manufacturers
produce their own, or do they all use a lens from a company like
Philips? Any ideas?

Iain


Hi Iain

I assume that by " lenses " you are referring to the whole optical block
as opposed to that little piece of clear plastic on the top of it ?? I'm
guessing that you are, so the simple answer is no.

Many laser blocks are made by Sony, and are branded as such. There are
about 8 or 10 common types of laser that fall into this category,
including the KSS 213 series, KSS 212, KSS 210 series and KSS 240 series.
You will find them in all manner of players from obscure brands sold in
your local Tesco, to such rather more worthies as Teacs and Denons. The
rest of the deck may well be made by those manufacturers, or some other
third party, but the point is that the laser block is not made by them.

Hi Arfa,

I would be interested to know about those used in Studer (A730 and D730)
and Denon studio players. I have a feeling they are from Philips and Sony
respectively.


I have snipped the rest of your post, but saved it for future ref.
Many thanks.

BTW, loved the pictures of your valve amps. I've always been a lover of
anything with valves in, since I cut my teeth on them, too many years ago
to want to remember. It's heartening to know that there are still people
out there prepared to build with them as well.

Thanks. There has been a lot of positive feedback.
They are interesting to build, and can sound very good indeed.
Come and take a listen if you are ever passing:-)

Cheers

Iain