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PHILIPS Transports: Problems w/CDM 12.4

Who has knowledge of the CDM-9 (used in alot of high end players in late 80's to early 90's), & the CDM-12.4 (mid-90's, used in SFT-1 transport & others).

I was told that the transport following the CDM-9 (which I think was the CDM-12) was breaking down & was not very good. Don't count on finding anyone at Philips to talk to about transports. I spent an inordinate amount of time today trying to get a technical person at Philips to shed some light on this, to no avail. Most of Philips' main service facilities will not allow you to speak to technicians, & don't give you any help whatsoever.
Is it really wise to buy older CD players? Philips has indicated that laser life on the CDM-9, e.g., is about 3,500 hrs. If an enthusiastic music listener plays CDs 4 hrs. a day , at 5 days per week, the laser would be used up in 3-1/2 years!

Just looking for some advice, since I'm contemplating buying a transport/player. Perhaps the Pioneer Stable Platter mechanism is the best choice here for longevity, I don't know.
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yaz
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I have an old BAT VKD5 and was having problem with the transport and CDM12.4.

Just happened to have an old Philips CDR 765 that had the mechanical part and the laser that I replaced myself and is working great. i purchased another 765 but found that it had a different mechanical device but the CDM12.4/05 is the same made by Philips not in China.

Hope it gives someone an idea!!

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yaz
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I have a BAT VK D5 that uses Philips Transport model
CDM 12.4/05. Frequently it does not recognize the disc and
"no disc" prompt comes up. When it is working, all is well.
BAT syas I need to change the transport at a cost of $700.
Looks like there are all kinds of "Philips CDM 12.4"
available but seems to me that they are made by Philips.
Anyone has looked at replacement of it at a reasonable cost or buy the unit and replace it DIY. Any help will be
appreciated
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