That is an issue I have experienced with many of my cd players (Meridian 588, MF kW and my current Esoteric XO3SE). I leave my player on all the time and it only takes one CD or so to warm up, so issue solved by leaving it on. Gear does need time to warm up. When I know I am going to listen to my gear, I let it play for an hour or so before I go in my sound room and all is wonderful.
