little Marantz CD-80 question

jordanism · 28th August 2005, 11:59 PM

Hey folks,

I've got a little question concerning my CD-80 player, which i just bought for almost no cash at all

I read a little about green leds that would supposedly enhance jitter correction or something. Now i was wonderin if those green leds we're actually visible on the outside of the machine while playing?.

First thing i noticed when I turned on the cd player was this big window-like thing just above the cd-tray and i noticed it didn't do anything. At first i thought it was a really big IR sensor, but that was positioned right next to it.

Then i read some stuff about those green lights and i thought maybe my CD-80 is broke , and it should be lit above the cd-tray.

So if anyone can clear this up for me, it would be much appreciated

Jordan

Jocko Homo · 29th August 2005, 03:13 AM

There are 3 light bulbs above the tray, that shine down on it through a blue-green piece of plastic.

Jocko

wa2ise · 29th August 2005, 07:06 AM

Those lights are just decoration; they have no effect on the quality of the sound or the jitter characeristics.

Guido Tent · 29th August 2005, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by wa2ise
Those lights are just decoration; they have no effect on the quality of the sound or the jitter characeristics.

confirmed

Haven't been able to measure the effect

I'd suggest to spend some $ on a new clock and opamps

Bernhard · 29th August 2005, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by jordanism
I've got a little question concerning my CD-80 player, which i just bought for almost no cash at all

I've got a little question too,

concerning where to buy CD-80 player for almost no cash at all

jordanism · 29th August 2005, 09:09 PM

k thanks for all the replies guys!

Well i guess I'm just going to restore those lights and then upgrade the player with some of Mr. Tent's stuff

@Benhard: Well actually I paid 25 Euros for it, so I don't know if that falls into the 'no cash at all' category

Oh and by the way if someone could help me get a copy of the manual it would be much appreciated, because i didn't get it with the cd player

Greets,

Jordan

jean-paul · 29th August 2005, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by wa2ise
Those lights are just decoration; they have no effect on the quality of the sound or the jitter characeristics.

Ahem, did you actually listen to the cdplayer with and without the lamps ???

Jocko Homo · 30th August 2005, 02:29 AM

I have, does diddly-squat. Mainly because I have an IsoDrive installed. It does affect jitter.

Jocko

28th August 2005, 11:59 PM	#1
jordanism diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2005	little Marantz CD-80 question Hey folks, I've got a little question concerning my CD-80 player, which i just bought for almost no cash at all I read a little about green leds that would supposedly enhance jitter correction or something. Now i was wonderin if those green leds we're actually visible on the outside of the machine while playing?. First thing i noticed when I turned on the cd player was this big window-like thing just above the cd-tray and i noticed it didn't do anything. At first i thought it was a really big IR sensor, but that was positioned right next to it. Then i read some stuff about those green lights and i thought maybe my CD-80 is broke , and it should be lit above the cd-tray. So if anyone can clear this up for me, it would be much appreciated Jordan

29th August 2005, 09:09 PM	#6
jordanism diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2005	well that sorts that out =) k thanks for all the replies guys! Well i guess I'm just going to restore those lights and then upgrade the player with some of Mr. Tent's stuff @Benhard: Well actually I paid 25 Euros for it, so I don't know if that falls into the 'no cash at all' category Oh and by the way if someone could help me get a copy of the manual it would be much appreciated, because i didn't get it with the cd player Greets, Jordan

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29th August 2005, 03:13 AM	#2
Jocko Homo Banned Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: As far from the NOSsers as possible	There are 3 light bulbs above the tray, that shine down on it through a blue-green piece of plastic. Jocko

29th August 2005, 07:06 AM	#3
wa2ise diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NJ	Those lights are just decoration; they have no effect on the quality of the sound or the jitter characeristics.

30th August 2005, 02:29 AM	#8
Jocko Homo Banned Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: As far from the NOSsers as possible	I have, does diddly-squat. Mainly because I have an IsoDrive installed. It does affect jitter. Jocko