Here’s a CD Transport project that was inspired by Shigaraki player. In depth discussion can be found here: https://www.diyaudio.com/forums/audio-sector/160373-cd-transport.html
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The base of the transport is made of ¼ inch copper plate. All the assemblies are mounted there.
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The frame is usually made from Wenge wood. There is cut out there for display window.
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I use modified mechanism from JVC boombox, several components are removed, few electrolytics replaced with Black Gates and output resistors added.
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Mechanism is installed on two standoffs only, as this worked best in performance testing.
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The display board has push buttons removed and those are mounted on a separate pcb to allow top panel access.
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All the critical power supply filtering and regulation is done onboard with Black Gate capacitors.
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The 3-pin regulator is attached directly to the base.
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Transformer is assembled in a separate enclosure with rectifiers there as well.
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Display window is made of tinted acrylic and matches Wenge quite well. The unit comes with a simple remote control.
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Two feet umbilical cable connect PS and the transport.
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There is also choice for frosted or black top, although sandblasted aluminum seems to be a favorite choice.
A dedicated switch for table of content (TOC) readout mounts in the other corner.
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Considering what it’s made of, this transport performs surprisingly well and I don’t have a problem choosing it over my CEC TL0.