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Are most component CD players simply junk ?
Posted on 10/27/15 at 4:55 pm
Posted on 10/27/15 at 4:55 pm
My Yamaha CDC-697 carousel player recently somehow AGAIN dislodged a disc from the tray and no amount of shaking would release it. Had to open the thing and pry the disc out and apparently this action caused a problem with the cheap plastic gears w/in the unit. Now, my back-up Denon DCD1420 is skipping like a mother&^$%#)....will a blast of compressed air have a chance of "cleaning" the laser eye ? Does anyone still look at repairing these units OR are they all just buy/replace ?
Any advice would be appreciated !
Any advice would be appreciated !
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Posted on 10/27/15 at 5:05 pm to tickfawtiger
quote:...with mp3 source
replace
Posted on 10/27/15 at 5:12 pm to tickfawtiger
quote:
CD players
wut?
Posted on 10/27/15 at 5:19 pm to CAD703X
RA'd to move to Antique Board...
Posted on 10/27/15 at 5:44 pm to tickfawtiger
quote:
Are most component CD players simply junk ?
No, they are not all junk--as with all things, you get what you pay for..
Posted on 10/27/15 at 5:49 pm to Marco Esquandolas
Thanks...you have a recommendation ??
Posted on 10/27/15 at 6:09 pm to tickfawtiger
What is your budget?
I have 3 CD players. I am also an avid audiophile.
The first is my reference player--a Simaudio Supernova ($5800). It plays regular CDs only. It weighs 55 pounds and has operated flawlessly for 6 years. It carries a 20 year warranty.
Here is the Simaudio...
The next is a 13 year old Sony 777ES that was around $1300 new back in the day. It operates flawlessly and sounds better than almost any sub $500 player made today.
Regarding the above 2--you get what you pay for. There is a huge difference ibetween a cheap CD player and a well built one. It has to do with the transport (the part that spins and reads), and the chipset. The fact that they still work beautifully after all those years says something about the build quality. The Sony player is also a heavy piece of gear.
The third is a fantastic bang for the buck--the Oppo 103--it plays every type of disc known to mankind and also has a DAC built in. You can run a computer into it and it will decode in hi-rez (up to DSD)...it is around $500. This player is current production.
If that is still above your budget, look into some of the newer Marantz, NAD, and Cambridge Audio players. Try Audio Advisor or Music Direct.
I have 3 CD players. I am also an avid audiophile.
The first is my reference player--a Simaudio Supernova ($5800). It plays regular CDs only. It weighs 55 pounds and has operated flawlessly for 6 years. It carries a 20 year warranty.
Here is the Simaudio...
The next is a 13 year old Sony 777ES that was around $1300 new back in the day. It operates flawlessly and sounds better than almost any sub $500 player made today.
Regarding the above 2--you get what you pay for. There is a huge difference ibetween a cheap CD player and a well built one. It has to do with the transport (the part that spins and reads), and the chipset. The fact that they still work beautifully after all those years says something about the build quality. The Sony player is also a heavy piece of gear.
The third is a fantastic bang for the buck--the Oppo 103--it plays every type of disc known to mankind and also has a DAC built in. You can run a computer into it and it will decode in hi-rez (up to DSD)...it is around $500. This player is current production.
If that is still above your budget, look into some of the newer Marantz, NAD, and Cambridge Audio players. Try Audio Advisor or Music Direct.
Posted on 10/27/15 at 8:25 pm to tickfawtiger
quote:
shaking
You realize that's a big no no and probably the issue, right?
Posted on 10/27/15 at 9:13 pm to VABuckeye
Yes, I'm fully aware that "shaking" any electronic equipment, especially with moving components, is not recommended...LOL
However, given the alternative of taking apart the unit, to disengage the occasional jammed disc, lite shaking DID work and taking it apart did not ! It's simply a fault of the crappy design of most of the carousel/tray systems ! It will be back to a single play unit for me !
However, given the alternative of taking apart the unit, to disengage the occasional jammed disc, lite shaking DID work and taking it apart did not ! It's simply a fault of the crappy design of most of the carousel/tray systems ! It will be back to a single play unit for me !
Posted on 10/27/15 at 9:18 pm to Marco Esquandolas
Thanks....not about to drop $500+ for an outdoor patio/bar CD player. Using my old Harmon Kardon gear to power/operate the outdoor sound system and will look into the snigle disc play Marantz or other. Thanks for your advice !
Posted on 10/28/15 at 6:05 am to tickfawtiger
I'm amazed at how many people still buy these
Posted on 10/28/15 at 7:15 am to Marco Esquandolas
quote:
The first is my reference player--a Simaudio Supernova ($5800). It plays regular CDs only.
Why not a top of the line pc and a collection of flacs?
This post was edited on 10/28/15 at 7:16 am
Posted on 10/28/15 at 7:16 am to TigerWise
They sound better than MP3s and are safer to mess with in the car.
Vinyl sounds even better.
Vinyl sounds even better.
Posted on 10/28/15 at 9:06 am to CCT
quote:
They sound better than MP3s and are safer to mess with in the car.
wutx2 quote:
Vinyl sounds even better.
love to put a blindfold on you and let your ears detect the difference.
Posted on 10/28/15 at 9:10 am to CCT
How are CDs safer to mess with in the car than mp3's? 
Posted on 10/28/15 at 10:28 am to Korkstand
A peripheral glimpse is all it takes to grab the right cd. Everyone I know who plays iPhone music in the car has to focus harder on the smaller screen not just to see the song they want, but to aim the finger or thumb to the touchscreen. Almost like texting.
As far as hearing the difference in formats...the brightness in CD music is clear to me. Only DVD-Audio or BD music might sound better than vinyl. CD music is harsh to me.
As far as hearing the difference in formats...the brightness in CD music is clear to me. Only DVD-Audio or BD music might sound better than vinyl. CD music is harsh to me.
Posted on 10/28/15 at 10:37 am to CCT
quote:
A peripheral glimpse is all it takes to grab the right cd. Everyone I know who plays iPhone music in the car has to focus harder on the smaller screen not just to see the song they want, but to aim the finger or thumb to the touchscreen. Almost like texting.
would you ascribe this to an MP3 problem or a UI issue with the phone?
its borderline criminal that both apple & android devices dont go into 'automobile mode' when you're driving and provide simplified access to music and calling.
its a fricking joke the only cars with the 'apple auto' hardware are ferraris.
its almost 2016 and yet both google and apple are dragging their arse on this.
google had an auto mode out years ago and took it away.
This post was edited on 10/28/15 at 10:39 am
Posted on 10/28/15 at 11:14 am to CAD703X
quote:
Why not a top of the line pc and a collection of flacs?
With what DAC? I'm sure the Simaudio has a super nice one in it, albeit limited to redbook quality. My external DAC is similarly limited, though nowhere near as amazing as the one connected to that transport.
Posted on 10/28/15 at 11:17 am to CCT
quote:
Everyone I know who plays iPhone music in the car has to focus harder on the smaller screen not just to see the song they want, but to aim the finger or thumb to the touchscreen. Almost like texting.
Siri, play Ballad of a Thin Man.
Posted on 10/28/15 at 2:28 pm to tickfawtiger
You could take it to the A/V place on Sherwood and they could look at it for you. They may even have some in store that you could buy.
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