They're all obsolete and hard to find parts and proper tech support.
They're history.
They're history.
Considerations when buying older CD player
I'm seeking some input from folks in the know about CDP transports, repairs, etc.
Suppose one is looking at buying an older CD player -- let's say, just to pick one I've checked out -- that we are talking about the Naim CDX. Now, suppose further that I read up on it and learn, to quote from the Stereophile review:
"Based on Philips CD7 parts and components, the CDX features a Philips VAM 1205 transport. An SAA 7376 servo-controller chip controls the transport, converts what the laser "sees" into digital data, and performs error correction."
Is this good news or bad news? Simply put, if one buys a used Naim CDX and it poops out, are replacement parts -- transport and laser and all the rest of the stuff that might break -- likely to be available, or is one left with a useless, and not inexpensive, piece of junk?
(Note to those who'd write to say that thinking about CD players is yesterday's news, that I ought to be into streaming and computer audio and high res and all the rest: I've been doing all of that for years now. But that's not my question. My question, for which I'd love an answer from someone who knows and understands, is how to know if one is buying a CDP that can be fixed when it conks out, which it eventually will.)
Thanks very much.
Warm regards,
-- Howard
Suppose one is looking at buying an older CD player -- let's say, just to pick one I've checked out -- that we are talking about the Naim CDX. Now, suppose further that I read up on it and learn, to quote from the Stereophile review:
"Based on Philips CD7 parts and components, the CDX features a Philips VAM 1205 transport. An SAA 7376 servo-controller chip controls the transport, converts what the laser "sees" into digital data, and performs error correction."
Is this good news or bad news? Simply put, if one buys a used Naim CDX and it poops out, are replacement parts -- transport and laser and all the rest of the stuff that might break -- likely to be available, or is one left with a useless, and not inexpensive, piece of junk?
(Note to those who'd write to say that thinking about CD players is yesterday's news, that I ought to be into streaming and computer audio and high res and all the rest: I've been doing all of that for years now. But that's not my question. My question, for which I'd love an answer from someone who knows and understands, is how to know if one is buying a CDP that can be fixed when it conks out, which it eventually will.)
Thanks very much.
Warm regards,
-- Howard
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I am a big CD fan and own more than 5000 CDs ... perhaps double that number. I have a lot invested in CDs. In the last year or so, I have been buying 'extra' cd only players to have, in the event that I can not get a reasonably priced CD player in the future. I would not buy a used CD player that is older than 10 years. By that point, a new laser or transport or sled motor or any number of things can start failing. I have 3 systems, so there are 3 CD players to be concerned about. I have a 14 year old SONY ES SCD 555 SACD changer and it creaks every so often. There is only one SONY facility repairing these SACD players, which is in Loredo. I heard last year that SONY stopped making parts for these players. OK ... My 10 year old Rega Apollo just came back from authorized Rega repair and fortunately Rega is still stocking laser assemblies, as that cost $300 to repair. I have a 12 year old Musical Fidelity CD PRE 24 and so far, so good, but it is a waiting game. Attached is a link for an article on common cd player malfunctions . Buy new. Rich |
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