I had the same problem with my Audio Research CD2. Opening and closing the drawer usually worked. Returned twice to ARC with no change (including replacement of entire CD drive mechanism). My "permanent" solution is to simply place the CD as far forward in the tray as possible - always works on my unit.
P.S. I disassembled my unit after they rebuilt it and it still had the same problem - the actual sticking point is the CD ends up sitting atop the spindle, not centered down on it's shaft. It is due simply to the loose drawer imprecisely locating the CD.
Mike
P.S. I disassembled my unit after they rebuilt it and it still had the same problem - the actual sticking point is the CD ends up sitting atop the spindle, not centered down on it's shaft. It is due simply to the loose drawer imprecisely locating the CD.
Mike