Dear Pacrat
Sorry I didn't see the post sooner. Opening the lid on the II (I can't say for the IIx) does not cause problems. Just don't touch the lid (ie try to open or close it when you are playing it). With regards to cleaning, I believe there is a special cloth that they have to clean it. That is what I use and it works well. You have to be very careful with it. With regards to the tracking wheel that was to be for difficult to track cds but honestly I have never used it. Drop me a note if you have any other questions
gary
Sorry I didn't see the post sooner. Opening the lid on the II (I can't say for the IIx) does not cause problems. Just don't touch the lid (ie try to open or close it when you are playing it). With regards to cleaning, I believe there is a special cloth that they have to clean it. That is what I use and it works well. You have to be very careful with it. With regards to the tracking wheel that was to be for difficult to track cds but honestly I have never used it. Drop me a note if you have any other questions
gary