CD lense cleaner. Is it necessary ?



I'm wondering if my cd player may need the optical lense cleanded as it is a used player. I've seen the basic cleaning discs such as the ones in Radio Shack and other electronic box stores. Is this procedure really necessary? If so how often? and which process/brands of cleaning devices really work? Again, it is the optical lense in the player's transport that i'm looking to clean. Thanks.
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Showing 1 response by audioengr

If you live in a dusty environment, lens cleaning is mandatory. The dust build-up over time will definitely affect the sound. I have never damaged anything using the cleaning disk. You are more likely to damage something using an anti-resonance mat.