How to clean BAT CDP?

What's it doing Dan? Skipping?

My friend with the same player had to replace the transport after like 6 years of use. BAT gave him quick turnaround, and it wasn't as expensive as I had thought.

Best,

Paul :-)

Hey, Paul!

Yes, skipping just a bit but the CD it's skipping on isn't exactly new, if you get my meaning. But it played good the day before so I figured a quick swipe at the lens would do it. I may send it to them anyway, still trying to decide if the 24-bit upgrade is worth it or not. I've been finding quite a few HDCD's lately. Could do the Depth-charge thing, maybe. I have to wait until I get another 'table first 'cuz this is my only source, other than an old Marantz 63SE.

Happy New Year!

Dan

Dan:

Keep in mind the 24 bit "upgrade" does away with HDCD playback.

Happy New Year right back to ya!

Best,

Paul :-)

Yes, that's why I'm not sure if I want to do that. ;)

If memory serves me right, from when I used to own the BAT player....

Pick a long duration CD and insert in the player. Cue it up to play the last cut. While playing, hit the stand-by button, then turn it off. This will allow the laser head to be visible when you take the cover off the cdp. Clean very carefully.

Good luck!

Well, I did the next best thing. I cleaned the offending CD and it plays all the way through now. The transport is probably fine.