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Primaluna Prologue Premium CDP Heat Concerns


Gday, I purchased a Primaluna CDP about 6months ago. It had never been taken out of its packaging, so as far as I'm concerned, a brand new unit. 
After some lengthy listening sessions,, I've noticed, on ejection and retrieval of a disc, it is worryingly warm. Almost hot... 
Does anyone have similar experience ?
I spoke recently, to someone, who said, this was/is,a known issue. 
I have contacted Upscale Audio, but still waiting for a reply. 
Im wondering if this is why Primaluna dont make cdps anymore. 
Any experiences or thoughts and advice?? 
Cheers Andrew






ricey
rsf507
2,222 posts
 
A CDP should never get "hot" around the laser....just looking to have an early failure down the road. 
stereo5's avatar
stereo5
6,254 posts
 
It’s normal, you have a Tube CD player. If you are really worried (no need to be), call Kevin @ Upscale Audio.  He is the distributor and part owner of Prima Luna.  
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russ69
3,360 posts
 
Some discs get very hot in some of my players. The polymer that CDs are made from is designed to handle the heat. 
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jasonbourne52
2,863 posts
 
Why use a CDP with a tube output stage? That can only color the resulting sound! Ditto for DACs with tube outputs. Model T technology!
ricey OP
23 posts
 
Gday, is this a known issue with any CDP that incorporates tubes/valves?

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