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Skips with CDR's

I purchased a used Cary 303/200 in great condition. This thing sounds great, but I seem to have problems with skipping when playing CDR's. My CDR's are not kept in jewel cases and are not super clean. They also have some scratches and some skip more than others. I didn't have this issue with other players. Is this normal? I opened it up and wiped the laser with a cotton swab, it made no difference.
I love this thing but this drives me crazy. I almsot posted it for sale, but I thought I would throw this out there very any other advice on what else I can do besides play only store bought cd's.
Thanks in advance for your help
Jeff
jdodmead
getheleadout
144 posts
 
I'd suggest treating all your CDs with Walker Audio's Vivid CD treatment. It's quite amazing.

You also may want to try Walker Audio's Talisman, when combined with the Vivid, it's even better.

I use both with outstanding results.

It may not cure your skipping, but what you hear between the skips will sound much better.
jdodmead OP
257 posts
 
Why isn't this a problem with other players I have used? Is it a matter of being too sensitive or not powerful enough? Is the laser dirty? If so how do I clean it? Is it the nature of Cary or other higher end players? I realize the problem with the cd's and admit to that, but I never had this with other units and am trying to figure out as to what the difference is. I have checked other threads and it sounds like it may not be expensive to purchase anew laser and install it myself. I will look into that too.
Thanks
jeff
alextychkin
87 posts
 
Stop touching that laser trying to clean it! You're going to ruin it! From my experience, most high-endish CDP's are picky about (a).CD-r's in general and (b). dirty disks. If the problem continues, sell it and get a Universal player that plays all formats without a hiccup (McCormack, for ex)
jdodmead OP
257 posts
 
If that's normal, I am ok with that. I just want to know if there is something wrong with my unit. If I do sell it I want to know that it is working properly.
Thanks
Jeff
chadnliz's avatar
chadnliz
3,737 posts
 
No I think it is normal, so I would just re-burn the disc's and keep the new copy pristine.
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