cd/dvd repair ot trash

Ramy, how much better is the CD sound from Meridian 800 and Esoteric DV 60 versus the Oppo?

Trash it!

Thanks for all the responses.I do have the OPPO 105,however I prefer for sound quality the Meridian 800 and even the Esoteric I find superior in audio.I use HDMI from all these sources including the Meridian.Meridian repaired the 800 but over 6 month.As for cleaning the cds/dvd I do clean them once in a while,however in the last 6 month I used the Meridian no more than a dozen times,for my use the meridian is more important as I use it in combination with 862V6 and the audio quality is very good for red book cds.

"06-06-14: Buconero117
It is just not cost effective to repair, especially given that the technology and cost of new units is constantly improving. Think about it being an opportunity to advance you enjoyment. Think Oppo, great products, great values."

Just to be clear, are we talking about fixing the Meridian or the Esoteric? The 800, I believe, is about $20,000 and upgradable. Even if its not wanted, it can be fixed and sold. If it sells at a low price, you should still be able to buy several Oppo's.

I would send it back to Meridian.
I don't dust cd's -I use a liquid spray cleaner and proper cloth, just as for treated glasses. When it won't read the disc it could be a motor problem-not that expensive to repair. If you don't want to spend money on it perhaps you can talk to me about it. Six oh four, three to nine, for three five seven, all good children go to heaven ; )

It is just not cost effective to repair, especially given that the technology and cost of new units is constantly improving. Think about it being an opportunity to advance you enjoyment. Think Oppo, great products, great values.

Don't repair it. Laptop->DAC is where to be, and where the innovation is occurring. Version 19 of jRiver can decode bit-perfect rips into memory and provide an excellent source stream into a DAC. Then you just choose the DAC you love, and swap out when a better DAC comes along.

Is the problem all discs or just some new purchases? I've had copyright problems with a few protected discs and had to return them.

Is there CD-cleaning machine?

You state that the unit was repaired in the past few months for the same issue. Didn't you get a warranty with that repair? Some repair shops give a 90 day and other 6 months. I would see if they will stand behind their work.

Pull the transport out and see if you can locate one on ebay or amazon. They use a PC CD/DVD rom drive in the 800. I don't know if they modify it in any special way, but its definitely worth taking a chance even if it doesn't work.