Jab, ... ARC could have fixed my CD-8 if I sprang for a replacement transport, which I recall they had in stock at the time. However, the repair/replace cost was in excess of the value of the CD-8.
I was able to pick up an almost new CD-9SE for a reasonable price, which made more sense than repairing a 12 year plus old CD player. If I get 10+ years out of the CD-9SE, it will be worth the investment, especially since it has DAC capabilities which the CD-8 did not have.
That said, Jab you are right. If the transport in my CD-9SE goes, I may be out of luck big time. Hopefully, I'll have a good run with the CD-9SE. But all mechanical devices are subject to wear over time, ... even the Phillips Pro 2 transport.
