My Jolida 100 skips even on new cds. How to fix?

>>Man i had heard at least 3 X's here on audiogon that Jolida was garbage<<

I read the same thing about Seas drivers but I'm not sure I would believe it.

When I had a Jolida it would play a dog frisbee. I mean the worst, most beat up, scratched up terd of a CD, would play just fine.

....and it sounded great too!

Based on my experience I say somethings amiss, probably a dirty PU or a sluggish assembly.

How about trash Bartokfan and keep the Jolida! and get some B & W's while you're at it! HeHe, just kiddin' with ya, Mr. Goat!

Bartokfan - You win the helpful post of the year award. Seriously, why don't you just go listen to some more Bartok on that Cayin of yours, or maybe some 64kbps mp3s.

Others - thanks for the help. I'll give it the "dry cotton ball" treatment today and see if that helps.

Anyone who has successfully lubed the sled rails here? If so - can you let me know what lube you used?

thanks

I'd have to agree with Distortion...trash Bartokfan & keep the Jolida.

If there is one opinion I've seen over & over about the Jolida CDP is that it's VERY forgiving on poor recordings or beat up CDs. Unlike bartok, I've owned a Jolida for near two years and have no issues with how it performs mechanicaly or sonically. I have no plans to replace it at this point.

My transport/dac is a different brand but every once in a while it will get tempermental for no apparent reason and not read or skip on certain cd's. Usually but not always they will be cd's that I burned myself. Then again for no reason it will just start working ok. Is it humidity/heat/static build up in the room? I don't know, but after you try rail lubing or cleaning the lens or whatever maybe just unplug it and let it sit a couple of days.