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 darrylhifi

Yes many manufacturers {Marantz for one} are recommending to stay away from those self cleaning discs. My answer is somewhat a combination of the first two posts. If your machine is exposed to dust or cigarette smoking over a long period, Pop the top and clean it yourself. Its very easy to do with most machines. If your CDP is in a non dust attracting smoke free enviorment, and you can honestly say you have never heard any sound degradation, then I would leave it alone.