Laser unit NAD 5100 Monitor Series

Hello, My NAD 5100 Monitor Series CD player just broke down. The laser unit has gone. Anyone out there who can tell me if these units are still available, and if so, where and at what price? Until now I was very happy with the qualities of this excellent CD player, bright but never sharp, very good definition. In combination with my Quad 44/405-II worth every penny (and more). thanks in advance, Maarten

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Hey, I think you can bye new laser here http://www.pltv.org.uk/laser.htm I have a nad 5300 monitor series, same laser as 5100, you can buy the hole cd player from http://www.miguelovitch.dk Laser work, but problems with cd transport. When i 'help' the cd transport, cd play as expected. And i agree, it is a nice cd player, also i have heard lot of nad cds on quad 405, sounds realy good. Try to visit my site, i also have a lot of free schematic for nad, denon, quad and mora. Also repair notes for amplifiers, tech videos, diy schematics and more.. Also at this moment i am working on a new 'nad cd service movie) including cleaning, maintenance, repair and more on nad 522, 501, 502 c521 and more see you best regards michael miguelovitch http://www.miguelovitch.dk

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