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Accuphase DP90
Accuphase USA has finally concluded that the electroluminescent back light for the Accuphase logo in the DP90 is not dependable. I could have told them that after I'd replaced my third light about three years ago. They charge $45 for these lamps and when you add labor and shipping for the DP90, it costs well over $120. If it fails in three months, as mine did, you've got to do the whole operation over again. Or, now that they've acknowledged the lack of dependability, you can upgrade to an LED back light for $200. Plus shipping. (It is invariably a tense experience, entrusting an $8000 CD transport to UPS.) For these reasons I replaced the last EL myself and it lasted three or four years. What I have been trying to learn are the dimensions and operating voltage, manufacturer and part number, for the EL used in the DP90. Accuphase USA still has some EL's in stock, but I'm loathe to spend $45 on a light worth about $5...if I knew exactly what lamp to look for. Can you help? |
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Accuphase DP90
rlichter wrote: Accuphase USA has finally concluded that the electroluminescent back light for the Accuphase logo in the DP90 is not dependable. Average lifetime to 50% luminosity is 1000 hrs or so for EL panels. Graham |
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rlichter wrote: Accuphase USA has finally concluded that the electroluminescent back light for the Accuphase logo in the DP90 is not dependable. I could have told them that after I'd replaced my third light about three years ago. They charge $45 for these lamps and when you add labor and shipping for the DP90, it costs well over $120. If it fails in three months, as mine did, you've got to do the whole operation over again. Or, now that they've acknowledged the lack of dependability, you can upgrade to an LED back light for $200. Plus shipping. (It is invariably a tense experience, entrusting an $8000 CD transport to UPS.) For these reasons I replaced the last EL myself and it lasted three or four years. What I have been trying to learn are the dimensions and operating voltage, manufacturer and part number, for the EL used in the DP90. Accuphase USA still has some EL's in stock, but I'm loathe to spend $45 on a light worth about $5...if I knew exactly what lamp to look for. Can you help? If you google hard you may find OEM EL panels at acceptable costs.. They can be cut to size. Good Luck. Graham |
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