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isis

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#177880 17-Aug-2015 16:03

Hi,
I've inherited the stereo that was in our familly home.
The CD player is a Marantz CD50 that doesn't work anymore. CD tray not popping out
Amp is an Arcam unit.
i'd like to get this service and operational again.

Can you recommend somewhere reputable in the auckland region?

thanks

B1GGLZ

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#1368224 17-Aug-2015 21:27

If you have a Blu Ray or DVD player then just use that for playing CDs. Or buy a very cheap one. If the tray doesn't work then it probably can't be repaired anyway. You can buy DVD players dirt cheap now ($30 at the warehouse). They are certainly much cheaper than dedicated CD players and play CDs OK.
Likewise it's probably much more economic to buy a new Amp rather than try to get one serviced.

Wade

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#1368348 18-Aug-2015 08:53

Try Axent Audio in New Lynn

PPAP

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#1371017 20-Aug-2015 17:50

It depends on the quality of the CD player, if it is a very nice one, it probably worth a try. CD50 is a nice unit in its days with CDM4 and TDA1541, way better than ordinary DVD/blurays for playing CDs. But unless its a small problem such as lube, it would be near impossible to get it fixed. That being said, any handyman in electronics can open it and have a look, but you know how high is the service cost in NZ.

openmedia

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#1371049 20-Aug-2015 18:49

Repaired the CD Tray on my Marantz CD52MKII the other week. Just needed a new cog and rubber band which cost all of US$6 online delivered.

Generally known online as OpenMedia, now working for Red Hat APAC as a Technology Evangelist and Portfolio Architect. Still playing with MythTV and digital media on the side.

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#1371057 20-Aug-2015 18:54

The Marantz CD50 was released in 1989.
Let it Rest In Peace.
Fixing it would not be economic.

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Dunnersfella

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#1371229 20-Aug-2015 22:17

Talk to Kelly or Peter at Axent Audio, they'll sort it out for you.

isis

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#1372173 22-Aug-2015 21:16

thanks for the feedback folks.
the system has sentimental value and would like to have it in a functioning again

i've given the boys at turned on audio at Onehunga a yell. will give Axent a ring too

cheers