CDP build quality

I would burden the manufactorer with the dead units problems. I have never had ANY problem with the many units I own. (Yes, it is time to sell some. I just have too many).

Every time I see an original Rega Planet for sale I can only think, "That is still the best ergonomically engineered transport". I use it in complete darkness and never have scratched or misfed a disc. Mine has been playing a disc 24/7 since the day I bought it approximately one year after release.

Even my original Pioneer 6-pack changer still works for my brother who I give it to.

Others, used at the office, work room, theater, and playroom are two Toshiba dvd's (single and multi), a Yamaha 985 (still the best sound from a cheap player), and a Philips 963 sacd/dvd player.

I have NEVER had a problem with any. The secret - leave them on! (Unless they'll be unused for more then a week). Small components (even tubes) do not like to heat up and cool down.

I have never had a problem with these:

15 year old Sony
10 year old Denon
8 year old Denon
4 year old Classe
2 year old Njoe Tjoeb 400
2 week old Jolida

You got bad units and deserve compensation.

Yrs ago a friend had to ship his new Cary back 2 manybe 3X's for repairs.
NAD and Rotel avoid.

Try a non oversampling dac like the Lite DAC AH, 47 Labs, or Audionote with a good transport like the original Rega Planet. It won't beat your TT but the NOS dacs are very analog sounding.

>>Yrs ago a friend had to ship his new Cary back 2 manybe 3X's for repairs<<

Years ago is not an issue today; Cary is a reputable and reliable manufacturer.

Anything mechanical can fail.

I wouldn't take too much stock in this post.