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disc player/transport longevity

Of all the disc players you've owned, what is the longest any one of them has lasted without the need for service (other than minor dust cleaning or lubing)?

I guess it depends on how often you use your player but so far, I'm going on 14 years.
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xti16
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Got my Yamaha CDX1030 in 1999 and it still works although the drawer opens and closes very slowly.
jafant
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I owned a Sony 520 II ES from 1988 to 2005, great player for casual listening!
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edwyun OP
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@ Trelja: I think so too. The newer CD players/transports are "disposable items" while the order decks were much more robust and still going strong (including my Sony ES).
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dougmc
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Trejlia,

I am curious where transport assemblies are sourced. Do Chinese players use Chinese manufactured transports or imported ones?

As to name brand transports, I read that certain players or transports have a Philips transport, which I don't think are made in Holland anymore. Where does Sony manufacture its transports? Which is more important, the place of manufacture or the design and specs?
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