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Skipping vs. Drop Outs not "High School "

What is the difference??? Are drop outs mainly due to faltering CD player performance or disc problems? Some old and some brand new discs are having drop outs on them (which I've never heard before on my system), but not much skipping.

I am using a 1997(?) Marantz CD63 mkII -> AA DTI-Plus -> AMC DAC8. (in other words: old crap)

Thanks!!!

Brad
Atlanta
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sean
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Your CD player should have YEARS left in it. Like Bob mentioned, i would first try cleaning the lens and see if it helps. It also helps to inspect discs before putting them inside the player, as putting dirty / dusty discs inside the machine can only speed up the accumulation of "gunk" on the lense to begin with. Sean
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sean
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hey JB, since we've got you here, can i ask you a question ? Good and thanks : )

What do they use to "seal" CD's ? If you look at the edges of them, it almost looks like they put some type of varnish or lacquer type material on them. Sean
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