Hi All:
The CDM-2 mechanism in my Magnavox CDB473 has started making a single acoustic CLACK noise when the PLAY button is pressed after inserting a disc. The noise doesn't seem to affect the unit's operation however, and I am able to easily set the laser power and focus offset adjustments as documented in the Service Manual. The noise is due to the pickup swing arm hitting its end of travel as it moves toward the center of the CD. The pickup has what looks like a small grey bumper next to the lens that seems intended to cushion the end of travel, but it doesn't seem to be doing its job. It is possible this bumper has broken and is missing the piece that would do the stopping, but I haven't been able to find any photos of this detail online. Does anyone have any insight into what the CDM-2 inner end stop bumper is supposed to look like?
Incidentally, I'm only using the player as a transport to deliver S/PDIF to a Museatex (Ed Meitner = EMM Labs) Bidat DAC.
Thanks!
DC
The CDM-2 mechanism in my Magnavox CDB473 has started making a single acoustic CLACK noise when the PLAY button is pressed after inserting a disc. The noise doesn't seem to affect the unit's operation however, and I am able to easily set the laser power and focus offset adjustments as documented in the Service Manual. The noise is due to the pickup swing arm hitting its end of travel as it moves toward the center of the CD. The pickup has what looks like a small grey bumper next to the lens that seems intended to cushion the end of travel, but it doesn't seem to be doing its job. It is possible this bumper has broken and is missing the piece that would do the stopping, but I haven't been able to find any photos of this detail online. Does anyone have any insight into what the CDM-2 inner end stop bumper is supposed to look like?
Incidentally, I'm only using the player as a transport to deliver S/PDIF to a Museatex (Ed Meitner = EMM Labs) Bidat DAC.
Thanks!
DC