whell Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 This is the one that has had all the well - deserved hype on this forum and elsewhere on the net, primarily for its ability to upsample CD's. If you've not heard what upsampling can do for your CD's, the 963 is a real eye-opener. Great SACD playback as well. This was my DVD player in my HT system, and also used when I wanted to listen to SACD's and CD's. I've had it about a year, and it is in perfect cosmetic and operational condition. It is now available since I no longer have an HT system, and I have a 2nd 963 for my 2 channel system. This player is stock, no mods. The remote was used once to program commands into my primary learning remote control. Original owners manual, and I'm fairly sure I've still got the original box. $225 shipped within continental US. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whell Posted February 1, 2006 Author Share Posted February 1, 2006 bump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whell Posted February 8, 2006 Author Share Posted February 8, 2006 Bumped with a lower price! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Robinson Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Folks, for those of you who are looking for a really nice DVD player with lots of sonic sweetness, this is a great opportunity. I own one personally and have done the Blackgate gate mod and believe it's a great improvement for $25 or so. Give it a shot! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leok Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Someone should pick this up. The Philips 963SA is an excellent sounding unit for cd and sacd. Multi-channel sacd does wonders for the recent Living Stereo and Living Presence 3-channel issues. Leo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkBK Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Bumped with a lower price!whell,I have one and may want a second 963a. PM the info please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny dB Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 whell, I don't have one and I would definately like to buy it from you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whell Posted February 8, 2006 Author Share Posted February 8, 2006 Mark is at the plate right now, and I've sent a PM as he requested. If Mark decides to pass, Johnny dB is in the on deck circle. Thanks to all for the positive comments about the 963. I wish I could hang on to it, but expenses are forcing me to "thin the herd". Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerwoodKhorns Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 This is one sweet deal. Great player for the money. Uses a Philips 12c tray. Has a 192 hz upsampler, plays MP3's and SACD. Instaling the Blackgate is really easy. Really nice construction too in this price range. Heavy power cord. I wish the AH! was based on this unit instead of the Marantz (Of course, Philips would have to still be making them!) According to Leok, use the outputs from the surround. Leo, what is the value of the Blackgate cap? I forget. I have one collecting dust that is just waiting to be hooked to my forthcomming Panasonic Digital receiver and Belles. Should be a nice combo that will serve double duty as HT. Grab this one up guys, they are getting harder to find. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Robinson Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Installing the Blackgate is really easy. Chris I couldn't agree more. Leo was nice enough to do it for me [] Always the gentleman. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whell Posted February 11, 2006 Author Share Posted February 11, 2006 This is still available. Both individuals who indicated a willingness to buy have not responded to PM's or emails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerwoodKhorns Posted February 12, 2006 Share Posted February 12, 2006 I had someone flake on me recently too. Hate wasting my time. Second buyer was much better. Received teh check on Thursday and shipped it today. As far as this player, anyone looking for a CD player on the cheap, jump on this unit. Install a $25 capacitor in the power supply (very easy to do!) and you have one hell of an upsampled CD player that will play multiple formats and a DVD to boot. Nice construction too. Adding the Philips to my system was a major turing point for me. The tube amp and K Horns finally sang, grain was gone and bass improved drastically. Just a great upgrade! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbsl Posted February 12, 2006 Share Posted February 12, 2006 For $225 I'm willing to give it a try. I'm shooting a email to ya. Xman/James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbsl Posted February 12, 2006 Share Posted February 12, 2006 If I get the Philips where can I get and how do you do the Blackgate gate mod? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbsl Posted February 12, 2006 Share Posted February 12, 2006 How do you turn on the PM icon next to the email and profile icons at the bottom of the page. Did not see it on the control panel page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whell Posted February 12, 2006 Author Share Posted February 12, 2006 If I get the Philips where can I get and how do you do the Blackgate gate mod? Forum member Leok posted instructions on this. Search the forum and I'm sure you'll find the step by step. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbsl Posted February 12, 2006 Share Posted February 12, 2006 Just sent you a email and PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkBK Posted February 12, 2006 Share Posted February 12, 2006 This is still available. Both individuals who indicated a willingness to buy have not responded to PM's or emails.Mike, I did respond to you from home the night you sent the PM. My apologies if you did not get it. I told you I had to pass but to let me know if JohnnyDB passed just in case my financials changed. That still stands as I may have resources later this week, provided no one else has jumped on this great player!Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbsl Posted February 12, 2006 Share Posted February 12, 2006 Is this the part I need Blackgate NH Series 68uf/350v? If so where can I get it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerwoodKhorns Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 Blackgate mod uses a Blackgate 150 uF; 350 vdc, "VK" 30mm x 25 mm, PC Mount Type.You also do not want a shock from teh old cap. Buy a 5k ohm, 1/4 watt or 1/5 watt resistir to bleed off the stored voltage before you remove it. The Blackgate goes on the circuit board on the right side of the unit. Make sure you remember which side of the old blue one is positive and which is negative. Not a bad idea to take a few digital pics before you remove the old one. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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