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 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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