CD player just tanked.

Keep us posted if you fix the Arcam- n80.
Happy Listening!

On the front it does say: CD92 dCS Ring DAC and HDCD.

Oh yes this is still a good one even if it doesn’t have the T on the back. Just that if it has the T it has the last best HDCD chip in it the PMD200, instead of the older PMD100.

BTW there is a list of over 5,000 HDCD CD’s floating around on the net, and yes more than 1/4 do not have any indication on them that they are HDCD.

Cheers George

N80 - I have owned an Arcam cd93(upgraded  from cd92)for nearly 15 years. It is built solid sounds great! and has played flawlessly since day 1. It has definitely been put through its paces😎
Very nice piece. 
 I would look in to getting it repaired, at least get an estimate.

Unfortunately this one has been moved, probably roughly, several times and then stored in a damp basement for several years.

I may look into repairs if I can find somewhere to get an estimate. 

It seems like back in the early days of CD players I recall that there was a switch or a screw or something that locked down something within the unit to keep it from getting damaged when moved.

Off topic, but I have an almost OCD trait in that I do not like seeing, having or knowing about high quality gear that doesn't work or isn't being used. I have some nice film cameras that I keep in good working condition even though I rarely shoot film. All my obsolete old computers still run like new. This CD player is going to bother me until I either get it running or get rid of it.

Part of what motivated this whole journey into hifi/audiophile territory is that I could not stand seeing the two systems I've put together sitting in my brother-in-law's basement. The Rotel/B&W system is sitting in the middle of my living room floor and has nowhere to go. It is mine to use but not to sell so it might end up back in the basement!