the usual rec here is Marantz but I've had both

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In Reply to: Budget CD Player Options posted by Chris K. on February 23, 2024 at 16:06:40:

and the 2 Rotel's I have are still alive and very well, like when I bought them. They also sound good. Both companies have a good reputation.

You may also think your Lazer Lens is clean but I'll bet you a cool fiver it's NOT. Have someone clean the lens carefully and check the sled mechanism for solidified grease on the rails etc. I've rescued a few players this way.

Maybe someone else will weigh in and break the tie

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Topic - Budget CD Player Options - Chris K. 16:06:40 02/23/24 (8)

RE: Budget CD Player Options - Doublej 15:10:38 02/28/24 (0)

RE: Budget CD Player Options - Mali 14:31:07 02/28/24 (0)

RE: Budget CD Player Options - svisner 08:06:19 02/27/24 (0)

RE: Budget CD Player Options - mpcrnc@aol.com 11:39:07 02/25/24 (0)

RE: Budget CD Player Options - lonzie41 05:36:54 02/24/24 (1)

Marantz - pbarach 14:23:51 02/25/24 (0)

the usual rec here is Marantz but I've had both - Story 05:15:05 02/24/24 (0)

I'd give preference to the Marantz * - Mike K 20:26:13 02/23/24 (0)

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