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Need some advice on buying a c-d player

I have an Adcom GCD-700 C-D player which is giving me trouble. Tray doesn't open, and other functions don't respond when their buttons are pushed even though their associated light comes on. It served me well for 13 years. Is it worth getting fixed? This was a great sounding unit. Any recomendation's on a new player. I would like to keep the cost around what I paid for the Adcom, which was $600. I guess I'm looking for the best bang for the buck. I have a Hafler 9300 transnova amp, and Legacy Foucus speakers. I listen to all differant genre of music. Mostly Rock, Classical, Jazz, anything with good vocals. Also, do you think it wise to buy a C-D player 2nd hand?

Thanks all
128x128ghoeper
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driver
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I suggest start reading through the archives for a unit in your price range. There are many good players to be had. You can also scroll through all the offerings in the ads & start googling ones that meet your criteria.

I wouldn't hesitate to buy used but do your homework.
xti16
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I totally agree with Driver
I wouldn't hesitate to buy used but do your homework.
Let me take that one step further - look for forums for any manufacturer you may consider and read their posts regarding reliability and sound quality.
For the symptoms you mentioned I personally would not get it fixed. If it were just the tray not opening I would say try cleaning the rails but because the function buttons also dont work I would GUESS you have a power supply or logic problem or both but that is just my OPINION.
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ghoeper OP
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Thanks for the input, I'll start doing my homework
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