CD player problems

[nebula]

Anyone out there know anything about electronics?

I have a CD player that after playing a CD for a little while will suddenly stop. I tried shutting off the player and starting again, but I get an error message (it's old and I don't have the manual to know what the error code is). After a time it may play again (sometimes where it left off, sometimes back to the beginning of the song it was last on).

I've tried playing a cleaner CD in the player, but that didn't fix it.

Does anyone know what the problem is? More importantly, can it be fixed? If so, how?

[sweetycakes]

Anyone out there know anything about electronics?

I have a CD player that after playing a CD for a little while will suddenly stop. I tried shutting off the player and starting again, but I get an error message (it's old and I don't have the manual to know what the error code is). After a time it may play again (sometimes where it left off, sometimes back to the beginning of the song it was last on).

I've tried playing a cleaner CD in the player, but that didn't fix it.

Does anyone know what the problem is? More importantly, can it be fixed? If so, how?

Well, I have 2 pieces of advice:

1: get a new CD player. they aren't expensive nowadays anyway

2. have a look at the following website, and inquire of the experts:

http://www.allexperts.com/

[KeilanS]

Anyone out there know anything about electronics?

I have a CD player that after playing a CD for a little while will suddenly stop. I tried shutting off the player and starting again, but I get an error message (it's old and I don't have the manual to know what the error code is). After a time it may play again (sometimes where it left off, sometimes back to the beginning of the song it was last on).

I've tried playing a cleaner CD in the player, but that didn't fix it.

Does anyone know what the problem is? More importantly, can it be fixed? If so, how?

I don't claim to be incredibly tech smart, and I definatly can't tell exactly what caused that. But depending on the age of the CD player, it could be that the laser has died. You could probably get it fixed but it is likely cheaper just to get a new one.

You can get very good stereo's for about $200 and ones that work just fine for like $60-$100. Sometimes that is cheaper then fixing an old one.

[nebula]

Get a new one - I was afraid it might have to come to that. Oh well.

Thanks for the web link - it confirmed - get a new one.

Sigh.

[Guest welcomehomefuel]

yea, cd players just arent that expensive anymore. or better yet, get an mp3 player. bit more expensive, but they are better than cd players.

[cjrose]

Anyone out there know anything about electronics?

I have a CD player that after playing a CD for a little while will suddenly stop. I tried shutting off the player and starting again, but I get an error message (it's old and I don't have the manual to know what the error code is). After a time it may play again (sometimes where it left off, sometimes back to the beginning of the song it was last on).

I've tried playing a cleaner CD in the player, but that didn't fix it.

Does anyone know what the problem is? More importantly, can it be fixed? If so, how?

Save up and buy a new one. They are always updated the electronics these days and a new CD player might even do more than you expect from your old one.

Actually, I think IPods are the best thing for listening to music since sliced bread But they are expensive. (but great)

[KeilanS]

Save up and buy a new one. They are always updated the electronics these days and a new CD player might even do more than you expect from your old one.

Actually, I think IPods are the best thing for listening to music since sliced bread But they are expensive. (but great)

Just a quick opinion on the MP3 Player (for clarity, an Ipod is an MP3 player) versus CD player debate.

CD Players will almost always give you better sound then an MP3 player. Unless you go out and buy a $200 pair of headphones, which is about the same price you'd get an awesome CD player for.

If you want to listen to music on the go, then MP3 players are the way to go, however, if you have any tech knowledge, I would recommend against the Ipod. The benefit of an Ipod is that they are very user friendly, you could have never used a computer before and you probably won't have much trouble with one.

However, if you know your way around a computer, you can get cheaper models that are actually better from companies such as Iriver, Toshiba, LG, and Sandisk.

Just my 2 cents there if you are interested in portable music, although I personally say get a CD player first, and then get a portable music player later if you see the need (and you can get a decent one for $50 if you're not picky)

[mikado5001]

Try looking for the Creative Zen MP-3 Player. I got mine from J&R Music World for $150.00. Compared to $299 for an I-Pod. And the MP3 player I have is awesome.

[KeilanS]

Try looking for the Creative Zen MP-3 Player. I got mine from J&R Music World for $150.00. Compared to $299 for an I-Pod. And the MP3 player I have is awesome.

Creatives are good. Also look into Irivers.

I saw an Iriver holding 5000 songs for $200 Canadian compared to an Ipod holding 1000 for $300....

[nebula]

Do MP-3 players play CD's?

And can I install one into my car?