2. tech-talk
  3. 1130213627

California Audio Labs CL-5 repair?

I purchased a California Audio Labs CL-5 changer on Ebay, and apparently got burned. For a unit that the seller claimed "functioned properly" this puppy is doing virtually everything wrong. The random function doesn't work, error codes come up, the remote functions erraticly etc. When it does work, it sounds great and plays the cd flawlessly, but the control functions are a mess. I'm wondering if it's worth repairing, who I might find to do it, and what the cost might be. A Google search brought up Approved Audio Service in Litchfield, CT. Anybody have any experience with them? Any help would be much appreciated! Ben
128x128balthus
kr4's avatar
kr4
3,680 posts
 
I live down the road from them and have dealt with them on a few occasions. They are reputable.

Kal
balthus's avatar
balthus OP
46 posts
 
thanks for your input. I will call them tomorrow and see what I can suss out. Ben
bojack
650 posts
 
Man, I feel your pain. I've had THREE (count 'em) bad CALs and finally said to heck with them. My advice is to toss it in your trash bin like I did my last one and move on to a company that's still in business.
balthus's avatar
balthus OP
46 posts
 
Any suggestions for a multi-disc player. I don't want to spend a fortune, but with a decent system (Usher x-929 speakers, Sonic Frontiers amplification etc.) I would like something a cut above the big box store brands. Thanks, Ben
kthilladd45d18
1 posts
 
Hi Balthus,

I have a CAL CL-5 that I picked up in need of repair and am close to fixing it. I still need a remote and am wondering if you would sell your CL-5 with remote or just the remote?

thanks
rkh
More to discover