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repair or replace Accuphase DP-75V after 15 years

My Accuphase DP-75V has performed very well for 15 years, and still is performing well, except that on the rare occasions when it's power cycled, it may refuse to read discs until it's been re-power-cycled a few times. I expect that at some point, repeated power cycling won't help.

Accuphase USA can repair it for around $750. But maybe digital reproduction has advanced over the last 15 years so that I can get a better sounding new CD player for, say, $2500. (I stopped reading about audio when I decided I was happy with my system, back around 2001.)

I'd appreciate perspectives on whether I should repair or replace, and if it's replace, what I might replace it with. I'm not going to spend what it would take to get Accuphase's current offering in the DP-75V class.

The system includes Wisdom speakers, Gamut treble amp, Bryston bass amp, and Ridge Street cables. No preamp.
sammamish2

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sammamish2 OP
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The ~$750 quote is based on an assumption that the laser needs to be replaced. The repair would also include a new belt and new lamps. As it was explained to me, the laser has an expected life somewhat shorter than 15 years.

But cleaning the laser sounds like something I can do myself. Thanks!
sammamish2 OP
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Thanks, Nsgarch. I'll send the player to Accuphase.
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