We have just picked up a rather special Marantz Layla MR2020 for my daughter. The CD on occasion skips. It plays discs and advances tracks fine.
I was going to open it up and lubricate and replace the laser mechanism. Not sure which one it is, so will find out when I have it open.
Is there anything else that could be causing this issue?
Thanks, George
I was going to open it up and lubricate and replace the laser mechanism. Not sure which one it is, so will find out when I have it open.
Is there anything else that could be causing this issue?
Thanks, George
Theres a great thread over on Audio Karma with Dr Audio* where he goes through several steps for troubleshooting.
But off the top of my (less knowledgeable) head, cleaning the laser lens and cleaning and lubing the sled rails both do a lot of good for any CD player.
Also try several discs, as older ones can lose reflectivity and be harder to read.
But off the top of my (less knowledgeable) head, cleaning the laser lens and cleaning and lubing the sled rails both do a lot of good for any CD player.
Also try several discs, as older ones can lose reflectivity and be harder to read.
Very helpful.
I have used the player a few times and it seems to be getting better. This certainly suggests it is something that is to do with lubrication.
As the system is slightly hard to get into and access the cd mechanism I am going to keep an eye on it. I am hopefully after 25 plays thhe probem will go. Fingers crossed.
I have used the player a few times and it seems to be getting better. This certainly suggests it is something that is to do with lubrication.
As the system is slightly hard to get into and access the cd mechanism I am going to keep an eye on it. I am hopefully after 25 plays thhe probem will go. Fingers crossed.
Hi George,
Don't just replace things. Look at the eye pattern (RF pattern) before doing anything at all. Replacement mechanisms can easily be defective or worse than the one you have.
Lubrication is seldom the issue. Each type of head / rail has a different lubricant that works best. You can carefully clean the lens.
Believe it or not, we are trained on CD players. Occasionally things are easy. I find that customers typically cause far more damage than anything else attempting to work on something they aren't trained on, or have the equipment for. I'm not trying to get business, just reduce your costs and given you're across the pond that should be clear.
Audio Karma. Really? I have seen such massively bad advice and work done by some of their members it is the last place to look for technical advice. Anyway, your call. Try to use common sense.
Don't just replace things. Look at the eye pattern (RF pattern) before doing anything at all. Replacement mechanisms can easily be defective or worse than the one you have.
Lubrication is seldom the issue. Each type of head / rail has a different lubricant that works best. You can carefully clean the lens.
Believe it or not, we are trained on CD players. Occasionally things are easy. I find that customers typically cause far more damage than anything else attempting to work on something they aren't trained on, or have the equipment for. I'm not trying to get business, just reduce your costs and given you're across the pond that should be clear.
Audio Karma. Really? I have seen such massively bad advice and work done by some of their members it is the last place to look for technical advice. Anyway, your call. Try to use common sense.
Agree with anatech, I haven't put my head up above the parapet in this corner, anatech and Mooly know the CD stuff well, they are worth listening to. Have a long history of servicing CD mechs, however apart from maintaining my own gear it's now a closed chapter. Might know a YEDS-18 from a CDT-016 though, still have my test discs 🙂