CD player cleaning.

tell ya what i do once in a while .....
i take the cover of the cd player off and with a fine artists brush i brush the lense carefully..
just try that for now---------then the laser allignment if that dont work(when info is through)

I have a Parasound Perfect Image 20/20 laser lens cleaner which a disc with a brush mounted on it. You put it in and it has a few second automated timer. Charlie

I spoke with Marantz about lense cleaner discs. They recommended against it. Instead use the air in a can used to clean electrical stuff. You can open the CD tray door and shoot it in that way.
Auric Illuminator through Audio Advisor uses a lint free cloth which I like. Just make sure you wipe radially outward from in to out. Do not wipe in circles!

I use the compressed air directly on the laser (mine comes out in the drawer). And, yes, dirt on the lens will cause skipping. If the compressed air doesnt clear up the problem, it's likely an alignment problem.

Thanks, I should have time this weekend to try the compressed air. I appreciate the help, gang!