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Problem with CEC transport

Hello all
 

I have a CEC TL5 transport, and it is the Japanese model, so I cannot get it serviced in the United States. All of a sudden the transport starts freezing up after two or three minutes. The disk continues to turn and I have recently checked the belt, so I'm pretty sure that isn't the issue. Any ideas as to what the problem might be, how to fix it, or where I could take it in the United States for service? 

rustler
tweak1
3,685 posts
 

Blessing in disguise I owned several CEC transports over the decades. Belt stretching was the issue

 

FF to late 2024, I bought a Shanling ET3 transport new from their www- MSRP $750. It is amazing

facten
2,937 posts
 

@rustler  I don’t have a CEC, but if you are able maybe try to clean the lens to see if that helps. Also, if you need a belt Atelier 13 in Nashville sells CEC transports and the website seems to  indicate that they sell just the belt as well - see page below

https://www.atelier13-usa.com/digital-authorised-brands/c-e-c-tl-5-cd-transport

rustler OP
141 posts
 

Many thanks for that info, Facten!  With a belt issue manifest itself as playing for a few minutes and then freezing up while the disc continues to spin?

rustler OP
141 posts
 

Many thanks, tweak. I was actually considering the Shanling unit.

facten
2,937 posts
 

 @rustler I can't answer about belt freeze up I don't have a belt driven transport. Maybe reach out to Atelier 13 and ask since they appear to carry the belt if it possibly does. Also, maybe they can tell you how to clean the laser if you're unsure 

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