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I’m afraid my Audio Aero Capitole mk2 has died

I really love listening to CD’s via my Capitole, but now, the player has gone into a permanent state of ‘MUTE’.  I’ve tried turning it off and on, unplugging / replugging the player, but nothing helps.  A constant state of MUTE.  So, do I repair the player (in the past, I have used Peter Noerbaek at PBN Audio for repairs), or do I bury the player and purchase a new CDP / server?  Thoughts?

louisl
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jafant
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louisl

Keep me posted as you figure out the fate of your AA Capitole mk2 player.

It is such a classic.

 

Happy Listening!

soix
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That player owes you nothing, and there’s a decent chance at that age that after you get this fixed something else will pop up.  I’d take this as a sign from the Audio Gods that it’s a good time/excuse for an upgrade.  Just my $0.02 FWIW, and best of luck. 

louisl OP
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Thanks for sharing your thoughts.  I must agree, sadly, that it’s time to look at something else. 

kennymacc
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Well, when my CD player died a few years back, I scrapped it, purchased an excellent new very high-end streaming DAC, a music server, and never looked back.  I haven't spun a CD since.  Happy listening.  

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You'll be happy with streaming. If you set up correctly, streaming should exceed CDs on SQ.  Best of luck.

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