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transport dying?

Lately my Rotel RDD-980 transport has been skiping, clicking, and having trouble reading discs. Would using a laser cleaner help? Would it be worth fixing? Would I be better off buying a new CD player with a digital out? It is at least three to five years old. I think in its day, it was a pretty good unit. I'd hate to toss it. I don't have any local repair shops. If I decide to fix it, I could use some recomendations on a good repair shop. Thanks---Matt
mattman
hk2dc40
19 posts
 
the possible problems are: 1. the laser head is contaminated badly. this can be fixed by using Kodak lens cleaning fluid with some eyeglass paper cleaners (note: not tissue paper) 2. the diode of the laser head is worn out. in such case you may need to replace it. 3. other mechanical problems
kkirkpa1805
48 posts
 
Yes it sounds like a bad laser. I recently replaced one in my Sony C15ESD... Cost about $150.
kleiman421
62 posts
 
I just got the bad news about my California Audio Labs player. It needs a new laser mechanism and the estimate was $348. Since I paid $200 and the player new was $600, I told them to keep it. I hope your problem is different.Good luck.
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alberta_steve
53 posts
 
Before anything buy a CD lens cleaner and use it. you might be suprised. Im always amazed how many people replace the cd players insead of cleaning the lens. Good luck and let us know. cheers steve
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