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Justin

My 596 tells me the drive is a 720 in the setup screen. Is the 710 the same thing? For a few quid more I'd go with a direct replacement if we can source one. Are you happy to let me know a contact for your agent I think I'll follow your lead, I'm saving my Yuans already!

I take it you found the link to Duncan's site at bottom right of the page?

Richard

ok, I had a 596 before component model before it had a 710 in it... they are very similar i think some of the g series have 710 in it also... but if it says 720 then get 720 ... I don't know if you have to load the correct firmware separately into the drive b4 you put it into the player ....I think that's the case display says lv18 and some other letters but anyway i wont attempt until I get the facts from this website....... I am pretty sure its in 2009 ,2003 sites comprehensively.... the ll be a 598 yoda here somewhere!

If we all get 1 ,between us well be able to figure it out!

this is the 710 on eBay i was referring to earlier if this helps anyone...

http://cgi.eBay.com/Full-DSL-710A-T...tZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item35a67ae5a0

possible 586 ? dont quote me on that! might be a steer in the right direction though..

http://cgi.eBay.com/Philips-CDM9-CD...tZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item45eebdfde5

Thanks Justin,


From what I`ve been able to dig up, the 586 is based on the Toshiba SD-3000 player. I still haven`t found much information on that machine, but it could used the same mechanism.

Truth be known, in my simple 2ch analog system, the 586 sounds at least as good if not slightly better ( warmer ) than my 596. It better integrates with the 541, (comm. cable works and no remote control overlap) so I do not want to give up on it, even if it is not “pure” Meridian. I`m going to open it up this weekend and have a look.

definitely, I still got my 541 and on occasion i have a listen to it sounds brilliant , keep hold of the old equipment.. a part always comes up just gotto keep your eyes out ........ im on the old horse and cart still analogue set up but i spend a small fortune on missing link cables filter ect and it sounds great .....

i'd need a 710 drive,
how many people need which drive?
I think a group buy would be a good idea for this.

well my agent im going through in eBay at the moment has just emailed me to say she has just brought my drive 720 and she will contact me in 3-5 days ... so far so good .... if you want a 710 here it is :

http://66.196.80.202/babelfish/translate_url_content?.intl=us&lp=zh_en&trurl=http%3a%2f%2fitem.taobao.com%2fauction%2fitem_detail-db1-35d154ac2bd051cccc1ed29a9fc19826.htm

and the shop with other dvs drives availiable:

http://66.196.80.202/babelfish/translate_url_content?.intl=us&lp=zh_en&trurl=http%3a%2f%2fstore.taobao.com%2fshop%2fview_shop-064ffca01ff58aef662c4006b95c1db1.htm

just an update.my buyer has brought and received my drive my drives in china they have unpacked it checked it , and reposted it 7-10 days total cost paid all in 43 usd or 27 gbp....
(also received photos of item and full communication every step of the way....),tracking no postal company reciept ect....

Quick update to anyone who is interested .I have received my drive today .perfect even sent me a polite note and a keyring!!. So I have no hesitation in recommending the above buyer through eBay as listed above ... The price above is the price you pay .10/10..

Thank you for this really informative thread. Please let us know how you get on with the firmware. I have a 596 with 710 drive and I could be very tempted to get a spare.

i would ... firmwares from mothership problem is there not answering any of my questions ,always something ... ha