CDP-300 drive replacement...

[kpodolski]

I bought a (used) CDP-300 a while ago (and I absolutely love it!). The CDP-300 (and I believe all Classe CDP players) uses a TEAC DV-28SL-R93 slot load drive.

Now, there is nothing wrong with my CDP but I just wanted to have a back-up drive if/when my CDP drive ever fails. A quick search on ebay and I bought two brand new TEAC drives...for $38.00 shipped! If one is good than two must be better?

Anywho, I wanted to verify that at least one of the new drives was OK. At first I was hesitant tearing into my CDP. But having experience working on other equipment and computers I dove in.

I can tell you now that if you have ever changed an optical drive in a PC or laptop you will have no problem changing this drive. It's an ATAPI interface so there are only two lead to work with. The drive itself is in a proprietary frame that in turn is mounted to a shock absorbing structure. Very cool and simple to work on.

Took out the original drive and replaced with a new unit. Fired it up and put in a disc with no problem. Put the original drive back in and all is fine. So now I have two optical drive in reserve.

Also, if anyone cares, Classe's spec's for the CDP-300 state that the player will not play back DVD-RAM. This is wrong! This player will play back DVD-RAM. Probably not a big deal to most people but I have a Panasonic DVD-RAM recorder so it's nice to be able to play back recordings on this player.

Here is a pix of the original drive....




Here is a pix of the two new drives. The serial numbers are sequential to boot!!!

[slauten]

Great info! I wonder if the CDP-502 uses the same drive?

See Ya,
Steve

[kpodolski]

Great info! I wonder if the CDP-502 uses the same drive?

See Ya,
Steve

I would think so. I don't see why Classe would not use the same drive in all the CDP's...more cost effective.

[Alex-markof]

Hi, I have CDP-502, unfortunately the child a pencil stuck in the drive and broke it. I bought another DV 28SL 83 (not 93) is exactly the same, and placed instead of the old, but CDP-502 - writes on the display - "wait" ,and there is no response from the CDP-502 , does not see the drive, the old drive is running, the sound goes, but does not eject the disc . Should i order exactly the same 28SL 93 (not 83) or, can change the firmware on the CDP-502 to make it work with DV 28SL 83 ?
I'm looking for exactly the same (28SL 93) may be somebody have, ready to buy let me know if you have it, thank you very much,

When replacing a drive that should change something in the firmware, or simply changing the drive inside the CDP-502..

[Pedro San]

TEAC DV-28SL-R93. does anybody have one reader of this model available?

Does anybody have one reader of this model available?

[supermusique]

Hello,

I am new on HTGuide. I am looking for the TEAC DV-28SL-R93 for my Classe CDP-202.

If you have the TEAC DV-28SL-R93 for sale. Please let me know.

Thank you in advance,

Best regards,

Van

[canAre]

Hi, i am new too.
I restore my Teac DV-28SL-R93 eject mecanisme (CDP-300) by changing one little white gear...

[satelitman]

The required gear can be purchased here...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/TEAC-DV-28SL-tray-gear-for-CLASSE-AUDIO-CDP202-CDP300-CDP502/254119271238?hash=item3b2ab05b46:g:iHkAAOSwKptcYUAh:rk:1:pf:0

[satelitman]

I have for sale Orignal CLASSE OPTICAL MECHANICS suitable for Classet CDP-102/202/502, Classé CDT-300 plus cable reduction original CLASSÉ











If you are interested, please contact - kubalamil@gmail.com

Thank you all, the mechanics are sold

[canAre]

satelitman, Is it you who makes the gear wheels?

[satelitman]

Hi. I don't make gears. I bought the gear, the link is up. I have already sold the original TEAC drive and I don't have another one.