My Music Hall CD 25 just died

If it won't read the disc, I'd obviously suspect something in the optical/laser head assembly. At this point given its age, I wouldn't sink any crazy money into it - if you can have it evaluated cheaply, maybe clean the lens then I'd give it a whirl. If not, to the great recycling center in the sky (most likely China).

I agree with Rar1. The Marantz 6004 is an excellent cdp for the money and carries a 3 year warranty.

Rusty -

you could buy another Music Hall or Creek cd player?

I'll take it off your hands.  I do that kind of work all the time, problem is it can take more than a few hours and you'll be in it for more than you can find something much better these days but I'm 58, I got a shop full of projects and I love that stuff,  

If you're interested let me know I'll pay shipping and some extra.

Gfmckell@gmail.com

Also, consider a Wiim with an outboard dac. Even the wiim Pro plus has an ex ellent DAC on board. One thing people tend to overlook is that some of us still ha e a huge CD collection. Mark my words, CD's are worth pennies now but there will ba a CD revolution. Nostalgia.