To fix or not to fix

I have a modded JD 100 that I've had for many years and still
listen to it. I sent it in for repairs about 6 years ago. It
did not cost upwards of $200 to repair though. I would say it
isn't worth it for you to repair, based on the rough estimate
they gave you. I would look to replace it based on your budget
of $500-$700. You may want to try the suggestions for
repairing it yourself, but that's all I'd do.

I'd say when the old CD playing gear finally breaks, its the perfect time to start a computer based music server as a replacement. That's where its all heading. I personally would not invest anything in any high end CD player anymore these days.

Mapman, great idea.
Any thoughts about the Bluesound Vault?
There is one listed now in my price range.
Presently using Arcam rDac, wondering about sound quality?

I've seen Bluesound in stores but not very familiar with it. Seems like good stuff. It's a NAD related brand I believe.

I've been running old Squeezebox system for several years.

Are you an Amazon prime customer? If so, Fire TV box running PLEX out to DAC is a very cost effective player solution. You would run PLEX media server (free) on any computer with appropriate disk storage. Be sure to run backups on any music library.

Mapman,
Considering the asking price of the used Vault, it seems like another cost effective solution. I don't have all that large a disc on my PC, and the idea of an all in one to rip and then play in one box seems pretty good.
I am going to take a look (listen?) to it later this week.