Need help Meridian 508 CD player Upper Midwest

I have an old 508.24 Meridian CD player that I have been using as a transport to an outboard DAC.  Lately it has been unable to read discs.  I tried cleaning the lens but this did not correct the problem.  Meridian no longer services these and I value this player for its build quality and sound.  Should I just buy a cheap CD player with a digital out or try to find someone who might be able to repair the meridian?