So I think I may have to unload the Shanling...

VR3

Its skipping about twice per song... kind of ok - but I don't like skips in my music...

What would you guys recomend to replace it?

Thanks

ESavinon

Cambridge Audio Azur 840c

VR3

How much of a loser would I be if I don't get another CDP and just use my Zune dock.

I was listening to it today, and I think running direct to the preamp, not through the TV and with better cables - it could kick some ****...

danger boy

just get the Shanling fixed. if you like it enough, that's what I would do.

if it's skipping. it probably only needs it's laser lens cleaned

Face

Vr3MxStyler2k3 wrote: »

Its skipping about twice per song... kind of ok - but I don't like skips in my music...

What would you guys recomend to replace it?

Thanks

Something that works.

Did you try cleaning it yet? What did Shanling have to say?

This might be helpful. http://club.cdfreaks.com/f44/lens-cleaning-disc-good-bad-218094/

mulveling

In the $1000-1500 range I'd keep an eye on audiogon for Meridians - specifically the 508, 508.20, 508.24, 507, or 588. Man, those things hold their value well.

VR3

I actually emailed Frank from Signal about some Analog II cables for my Zune Dock...

Going to use the Shanling until its unbearable...

With the way the economy is going, Im not buying **** right now thats to expensive...

Once the Shanling gets to bad, Ill probally unload it for like 60% of the going rate on Agon and cut my losses

Pick up one of the higher end units when the economy picks back up.

Might try a Jolida JD100 or something in that 5-600 dollar price range.

mulveling

Damn, well if unloading it for cheap and in a crunch for cash, then I'd just pick up a used Denon DVD-2900 or 3910 for $200-$400. They sound quite good and also play SACD if you ever run into any of those. Plus you get great DVD playback. The Jolida is certainly a nice sounding unit once you toss the Chinese 12ax7 - still, I'd probably save the change and just go for a cheap Denon universal.

Act now - it's not worth killing your music enjoyment for any length of time, just to see what happens. Any decent deck worth its weight in metal will kill any un-DAC'd portable.

That represents the two ends of my digital scale these days - a Meridian if I fall into plenty of surplus cash, and my Denon 3910 works just fine until then. Vinyl is the main source here.

dragon1952

Save your money and get a Music Hall CD25.2. I bought a brand new one for $375 shipped to check it out and then dumped my Jolida. Awesome CD player.

Early B.

danger boy wrote: »

just get the Shanling fixed. if you like it enough, that's what I would do.

if it's skipping. it probably only needs it's laser lens cleaned

Sid, don't be impetuous. Just clean the damn thing and forget about it.

We'll ban you from the 2-Channel Forum forever if you go from a Shanling to a Zune.

reeltrouble1

the time to buy is when the economy is down. dont be a dumb ****.

RT1

AndyGwis

I'd get a Musical Fidelity A3.2, Denon DVD-5900, or Marantz SA-8260 if I were you.

VR3

I was playing a few CD's this morning and it wasnt skipping at all..

So I guess I will just wait it out.

Its by far the best player Ive heard in my system -

And I've had it up against a Rega Apollo, a Denon SACD player (playing a SACD), and a Wadia 3,500 dollar player...

I always preferred the Shanling...

I would say the Wadia was a better player, but was a little boring for my taste... The Shanling is very lively and clear. However, I know there is better out there...

Music Hall sounds interesting.

Anyone have experience with the Onix CDP that AV123 has now?

steveinaz

AndyGwis wrote: »

I'd get a Musical Fidelity A3.2, Denon DVD-5900, or Marantz SA-8260 if I were you.

Andy, I'm biting my lip so hard on buying that MF, it's bleeding. I have been wanting that CDP for ages--but the time just isn't right.

SolidSqual

You could send the player to Underwood HiFi and have it refurbed and upgraded. That would be sweet. Otherwise, I would recommend my Raysonic.

AndyGwis

steveinaz wrote: »

Andy, I'm biting my lip so hard on buying that MF, it's bleeding. I have been wanting that CDP for ages--but the time just isn't right.

Steve - Well, with any luck (for you, not for me), it will still be waiting for you when the timing is right.

Sidious - have you purchased a $10 laser lense cleaner and tried it? My PE 59avi refused to read the SACD layer of hybrids for months. I was sure it was malfunctioning and on its way out.

After popping in a 5 years old $10 laser lense cleaning disc from 3M / Scotch, it was back to playing everything like new. At least try one out if you haven't already. Might just be some dirt. Make sure your discs are clean, too, obviously.

dorokusai

You mean cleaning didn't work? I'm shocked.

TroyD

...and you'd be willing to move a potentially busted unit to someone else? That's pretty ****, IMO.

BDT

candyliquor35m

Radio Shack sells or at least they used to sell a cd with small brushes on the bottom to clean the laser. I can't say it ever helped anything I tried it on but ya never know.

tonyb

TroyD wrote: »

...and you'd be willing to move a potentially busted unit to someone else? That's pretty ****, IMO.

BDT

Thats what I was thinking.

C'mon Sid,how lazy can you be to just clean the damn thing?

hearingimpared

Raysonic CD 168!

cmy330go

If you decide to buy new....

Sound Quest is supposed to be introducing a tubed version of their SQ-12 that I would assume will fall into your price range. I think it's going to be called the SQ-12GT. It's being built in cooperation with Granite Audio.

Just a thought.

billbillw

If the lens is not dirty, then its likely that the laser diode is weak or one of the servo motors is failing. Either way, cleaning, or new laser transport, its much cheaper to fix than to replace the whole unit, especially if you sell it for 60% of its going value. I'd venture to say that replacing the laser transport assembly on that unit would probably run you less than $100. Heck, if it uses an off the shelf Philips transport, it may only be a $30 part.

EDIT: Yes, I checked, this Shanling uses the Philips VAM-1201 laser. Those are ultra cheap.

engtaz

Good advice.

engtaz

tonyb

steveinaz wrote: »

Andy, I'm biting my lip so hard on buying that MF, it's bleeding. I have been wanting that CDP for ages--but the time just isn't right.

Ive got my eye on a 308,thought you would too over the 3.2.
Now all I need is the bosses blessing....yeah,right.:rolleyes:

dorokusai

billbillw wrote: »

EDIT: Yes, I checked, this Shanling uses the Philips VAM-1201 laser. Those are ultra cheap.

That's awesome and hilarious at the same time. It looks like you can fix it fairly easily, depending on what's actually wrong, which is great.

billbillw

dorokusai wrote: »

That's awesome and hilarious at the same time.

That Philips transport is used in some of the most expensive players on the planet. Most of the boutique companies do not have the engineering or manufacturing resources to develop a unique laser assembly and produce it. They just use off the shelf stuff from Sony, Philips, or Panasonic.

dorokusai

I'm aware. Sometimes it's a simple part at the core of everything.

Shanling is represented stateside correct?

VR3

I dont like messing with sensitive parts of electronics I dont know much about...

I'll use it till its unbearable then send it off to get maintenced or unload it for a fraction of its worth.

I dont see how thats a bad thing, especially if it is noted in the sale.

Ill figure it out. Thanks for putting morals back into me, SIR. :rolleyes:

**** Sid, Clocking Out.

Thanks for the tip on the motor/laser replacement. Will keep in mind.

wingnut4772

Just get a Squeezebox and use your PC.

reeltrouble1

I thought it was obvious our little duper was disclosing the problem when he discounted the unit.

RT1--damm I am getting to trusting, I better snap out of it.