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CD Players – life of laser


Recently I read in a CD player user manual the manufacturer quoting “ switch off when not in use & save life of the player “. This has got me thinking as I have seen many threads opting for the source components to be permanently left-on. I have a few questions,

1)If the CDP is left ON with a disc IN the tray, does this consume life of the laser even if the CD is not playing.

2)If the CDP is ON with NO disc inside does the laser still work, again consuming life?

3)What do you normally do?

Thanks for your comments.
dilly

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workerbee4life2000
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Spectral SDR-3000

You will need to replace laser pickup and motor assembly in two years...average usuage...cost of repairs will be 1,000 or more. Figure this is bottom end...only upside.

The rule of expensive and lasting doesn't apply in all cases.
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