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Problem with Marantz SA-8260

I recently purchased a Marantz SA-8260 SACD/CD player. It does two things I don't like and I'm hoping someone here will know what I can do to fix it.

1. It does not recognize some older CDs in my collection. When they are loaded it tries to read the TOC, but eventually stops and displays, "No Disc".
2. It seems much more sensitive to disc cleanliness than my other players. It skips or stalls on CDs that other players have no trouble with.

Does anyone have any ideas (except purchasing a turn table)?
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milpai
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Macdonj,
Seems like you need the laser needs replacing. It will set you back about $200 inclusive of the labor, laser and mechanism.
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Rapn3,
Sharri's response to the original thread is correct one - especially based on the issues that Macdonj has mentioned. These problems are what gave the 8260 a bad reputation despite being a superb player.

But Macdonj should still contact Marantz dealer and see if his player really needs the replacements. If it works with simple cleaning, like you said, then good for him.
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