I used to own an ARC CDT-1 transport that had a very similar problem right after I purchased it used as it was very picky which CD's it would play. I used a dry Q-tip and very lightly cleaned the laser lens making sure I didn't leave any strands of cotton and that solved the problem. When it was shipped it was really cold and brought into a warm environment and I thought maybe condensation had something to do with it. If it's been happening a while not sure what the problem may be for your unit but worth a shot if you can gain access to the lens.
ARC CD 3 Doesn't read disc?
Just got my CD 3 Mk 2 back from ARC after having caps in power supply replaced. Now have it protected by Shunyata Venon Defender but listening to it yesterday for the first time, I have specific trouble with 2 different CDs that it won't read and I'm wondering if any other ARC owners have had this same trouble and how they may have corrected it?
It won't read at all the A & M release of Supertramp Crime of the Century (But I can listen to the Mobile version with no problem) and it also does it on Talking Heads Popular Favorites 1984-1992 (but only on 1 disc) and skips on the last cut from Enya's disc And Winter Came . Now this is not new since it came back (it's slways done it) yet if I copy the offending disc it reads fine. Is this just bad copies from the manufacturer or is it a quirk with the Phillips Pro 2 laser unit? Can ARC owners give me an opinion and I also welcome speculation as to why this might be happening. Many Thanks.
It won't read at all the A & M release of Supertramp Crime of the Century (But I can listen to the Mobile version with no problem) and it also does it on Talking Heads Popular Favorites 1984-1992 (but only on 1 disc) and skips on the last cut from Enya's disc And Winter Came . Now this is not new since it came back (it's slways done it) yet if I copy the offending disc it reads fine. Is this just bad copies from the manufacturer or is it a quirk with the Phillips Pro 2 laser unit? Can ARC owners give me an opinion and I also welcome speculation as to why this might be happening. Many Thanks.
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