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Skips with CDR's

I purchased a used Cary 303/200 in great condition. This thing sounds great, but I seem to have problems with skipping when playing CDR's. My CDR's are not kept in jewel cases and are not super clean. They also have some scratches and some skip more than others. I didn't have this issue with other players. Is this normal? I opened it up and wiped the laser with a cotton swab, it made no difference.
I love this thing but this drives me crazy. I almsot posted it for sale, but I thought I would throw this out there very any other advice on what else I can do besides play only store bought cd's.
Thanks in advance for your help
Jeff
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jdodmead OP
257 posts
 
Why isn't this a problem with other players I have used? Is it a matter of being too sensitive or not powerful enough? Is the laser dirty? If so how do I clean it? Is it the nature of Cary or other higher end players? I realize the problem with the cd's and admit to that, but I never had this with other units and am trying to figure out as to what the difference is. I have checked other threads and it sounds like it may not be expensive to purchase anew laser and install it myself. I will look into that too.
Thanks
jeff
jdodmead OP
257 posts
 
If that's normal, I am ok with that. I just want to know if there is something wrong with my unit. If I do sell it I want to know that it is working properly.
Thanks
Jeff
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