Unfortunitely, what usually breaks down in a CD player is the transport / laser assembly. The only sure way to make it last longer is not to use it; which is of course not an option. Keeping it clean helps some.
Many members here leave solid state gear on all the time. It is done mainly for sonic reasons, not gear life. Leaving tube gear on all the time has to be offset by tube life issues.
Many members here leave solid state gear on all the time. It is done mainly for sonic reasons, not gear life. Leaving tube gear on all the time has to be offset by tube life issues.