While I have purchased preowned audio gear, I am more hesitant on preowned CD players. I too went through tray issue with an original purchase Integra Research CD/SACD player that had pretty light usage. It was out of warranty and no longer sold when it went down. I found local repair, but tray open/close issues came up again relatively soon, but still usable.
Parts availability such as lasers and trays, especially now, can be difficult on older units. I too have an older Oppo 83 SE, but primarily used it for Blu-Ray rentals. I have currently moved to streaming music from ripped CDs to hard drives on my server and Qobuz, and also streaming video rather than discs. I still have both the players, though currently not in use.
I like the recommendations for using existing workable unit as transport to a nice DAC. I do not have the same reticence on purchasing preowned DACs. I have changed DACs and may explore putting the IR player back in rack and trying it as a transport as well. Admittedly though, I am pretty hooked on the ease of use of streaming music and playlists rather than individual disc.
Parts availability such as lasers and trays, especially now, can be difficult on older units. I too have an older Oppo 83 SE, but primarily used it for Blu-Ray rentals. I have currently moved to streaming music from ripped CDs to hard drives on my server and Qobuz, and also streaming video rather than discs. I still have both the players, though currently not in use.
I like the recommendations for using existing workable unit as transport to a nice DAC. I do not have the same reticence on purchasing preowned DACs. I have changed DACs and may explore putting the IR player back in rack and trying it as a transport as well. Admittedly though, I am pretty hooked on the ease of use of streaming music and playlists rather than individual disc.