Problem with Marantz SA-8260

Why
is it special?
Sharri

Well, it's what the thread is about, for one thing.
I have a lot of experience with this player. The symptoms described are pretty much what happens with a very high percentage of these players, and I gave the only real solution to the problem.
You gave a generic answer to any XYZ player, clean the laser first, if possible. That's the usual first thing to do, either with Q-tip or disc cleaner. If that's it, then you are done. But with this particular player it's usually not it, and it needs the service that I described.

Good enough?

Rapn3,
Sharri's response to the original thread is correct one - especially based on the issues that Macdonj has mentioned. These problems are what gave the 8260 a bad reputation despite being a superb player.

But Macdonj should still contact Marantz dealer and see if his player really needs the replacements. If it works with simple cleaning, like you said, then good for him.

I started having disc reading problems with my SA-8260 and I decided to try a Milty CD lens cleaner. I used it once a couple of years ago and I haven't had any problems since. YMMV.

Imagine that Sharri
Deeppurpleman say cleaning
solved the problem
GOOD ENOUGH!!!