Any new info on this issue? I have a Capitole MKII CDP and the symptoms seem to match many of the reports here; the player boots normally after power up, CD transport spins up normally, but no output. The preamp section works as the analog inputs have no problem.
Since (based on all the random audio forum discussions) this seems to be related to AC input or the AC/DC module in the unit, I have tried an AVR (APC Line-R 1200VA), feeding stable 220, 230 or 240V to the Capitole. This didn't help. I also suspected some ground loops so I tried connecting just my amps and the Capitole to a single power socket using one extension cord, and using balanced interconnects. No luck. I also tried a power lead with ferrite beads to reduce some of the high frequency noise on the AC line. No effect at all (as maybe expected).
Now I'm wondering whether this could be a heat issue, as the player often works normally if I leave it disconnected for some days... but never works if I have left it on stand by for even few hours? I also have a feeling that the problem appears more frequently if I shut down the unit from the main power switch, but leave the power lead connected rather than disconnect the whole thing. But this should be impossible as the power switch cuts the power to the unit anyways? Or can there be some noise on the ground line that secretly sneaks up into my Capitole and hides somewhere behind a cap if I don't disconnect the mains lead (okay going out to buy a tin foil hat now...)
Since (based on all the random audio forum discussions) this seems to be related to AC input or the AC/DC module in the unit, I have tried an AVR (APC Line-R 1200VA), feeding stable 220, 230 or 240V to the Capitole. This didn't help. I also suspected some ground loops so I tried connecting just my amps and the Capitole to a single power socket using one extension cord, and using balanced interconnects. No luck. I also tried a power lead with ferrite beads to reduce some of the high frequency noise on the AC line. No effect at all (as maybe expected).
Now I'm wondering whether this could be a heat issue, as the player often works normally if I leave it disconnected for some days... but never works if I have left it on stand by for even few hours? I also have a feeling that the problem appears more frequently if I shut down the unit from the main power switch, but leave the power lead connected rather than disconnect the whole thing. But this should be impossible as the power switch cuts the power to the unit anyways? Or can there be some noise on the ground line that secretly sneaks up into my Capitole and hides somewhere behind a cap if I don't disconnect the mains lead (okay going out to buy a tin foil hat now...)