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Any ideas?? ARC CD 3 doesn't work

I went to fire up my CD 3 Mk 2 this morning and it is completely black! I slid the door, I tried the remote, I pushed the STD By button, I changed the power cord, I checked the fuse box, I plugged in something else to insure the outlet was OK and the case is stone cold. I have a local service outlet I can take it tomorrow, I am crushed.
Any ideas what might have happen??
rsjm80
rsjm80 OP
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CD 3 is now at Audio Research (as of yesterday) now just hope that the diagnosis is not too bad. Will update when info becomes available.
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jafant
19,601 posts
 
Keep me posted Rsjm80-
I have the ARC CD3 on my radar to buy someday.
I have been reading these forums for a long time now and it is a rare thing to hear about an ARC cd spinner going bad.
Hang in there!
rsjm80 OP
207 posts
 
Just got the quote back from ARC and it seems that there is (was) a cap failure and the quote wasn't nearly as bad as I had feared I've called and OK'd repairs and am giving Thanks and can't wait to have it come home again.
bifwynne
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Rsjm80, probably not necessary, but I'll put this out there for you anyway. While ARC has your unit, I would ask the tech to replace any other parts that are subject to aging and spec degradation NOW.

It is my understanding that ARC will not let one if its units out of its shop unless it performs at original spec. But it never hurts to ask. There may be other passives or parts that could use a face lift. I'd ask, even if the switch outs are purely prophylactic.
rsjm80 OP
207 posts
 
Thanks,I'll do that
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