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CD Transport Repair

Does anyone know of a competent repair shop for CD transports?

I am currently having one repaired. I went through the manufacturer, who ultimately had me send it to a repair shop they designated. It has fallen into a black hole. Not having received an estimate after almost 2 months, I am getting close to insisting that they box it up and ship it back.

Any ideas would be appreciated. I may need future repairs.
maxima95
soix
8,822 posts
 
Did you try kicking it?  Just buy an Innuos Zen Mk3 streamer/server and load all your CDs into it through its onboard CD slot — transport problem fixed.  And by the way you can now play any of your songs in any order without getting up from your chair.  And you also now have access to the entire world of music (including hi-res) through streaming.  Or you can keep struggling to figure out how to get transports fixed.  Sorry, I know this is a little snarky, but it does kinda sound like an attractive alternative, no?  Good luck with the buggy whip, er, transport.  Heh heh. 
bigkidz
3,325 posts
 
I'm in New Jersey you can PM me to discuss if you want.
maxima95 OP
289 posts
 
dne 

Thank you for the recommenation(s).  I prefer AES/EBU from transport to DAC and I have a decent AES cable.  Otherwise I would have tried the Audiolab.

And yes, I will certainly do a cost/benefit analysis in getting it repaired.  However, it is not a dinosaur.  As mentioned above (4/20/21), I have the upgraded linear power supply and DC cable as well.

And yes, at some point, if trying to get it fixed becomes onerous, I will give up the ghost. 
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