Arcam Alpha 7 CD Player – Sound distortion during play back of copied CDs

**alb** · 19-01-2009, 23:53

Is it possible that some cdr discs are thinner than others. I believe some laser mechanisms are quite sensitive to this. Maybe if the track the laser moves along is worn it would exacerbate this.

**Tripmaster** · 20-01-2009, 12:12

Sitting comfortably?

Please click on the YouTube link below for further information.

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=wN5EjwcE8HM

I haven’t edited the clip and the sound cuts out when the camera moves next to the speaker.

The CDP hasn’t failed to read the TOC for quite sometime.

If I were to purchase a replacement laser would it be worth modifying this player or would I be better off sourcing a unmodified Marantz CD63?

Any suggestions?

Richard

**Filterlab** · 20-01-2009, 22:57

Why not source another Arcam Alpha 7?

**Tripmaster** · 20-01-2009, 23:39

Originally Posted by Filterlab

Why not source another Arcam Alpha 7?

I think I would probably get something a bit better.

Did you save any popcorn for me?

**Filterlab** · 21-01-2009, 12:34

Hehehehe, your production and camera work was so good that I ate it all on the second play through.

Your 7 is definitely not in a good way and it sounds like the end of the road unless you want to invest time and/or money sorting it out. It may be the time to look elsewhere as you've suggested. The CD-63 is a good player but not really much better than your 7 in unmodified guise.

What's you budget?

**alb** · 21-01-2009, 19:13

Pioneer DVD575 sounds preferable to many budget CD players, and makes a good transport. To my ears anyway.

Playstation One model 1002 with simple modification is worth exploring. If not the most convenient solution.

**Filterlab** · 21-01-2009, 22:33

Good choice Alb, if it's good enough for Max Townshend, it's good enough for most.

**gary** · 21-01-2009, 23:40

Why are you writing posts on how to use copied music buy originals.

Copys are poor anyway especially if you have a decent system that is capable of showing difference

*** Post edited by Filterlab ***

**Tripmaster** · 22-01-2009, 00:09

Originally Posted by gary

Why are you writing posts on how to use copied music buy originals.

Copys are crap anyway especially if you have a decent system that is capable of showing difference

1. I do

2. I agree with you

**Filterlab** · 22-01-2009, 12:29

Gary, just because a CD may be duplicated does NOT mean it is necessarily illegal.

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