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Sony CD player CDP XA 20 ES question

I have a Sony CD player model CDP XA 20 ES which I got as part of a bulk audio equipment purchase. I definitely like the looks of this, but it has issues - everything lights up and appears to be working, except when the tray is closed with a CD in it, nothing happens, as though the unit doesn't "see" the disc in it. Anyone have any ideas, and/or is this worth getting repaired? Thank you.
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dalehimself OP
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Thanks for your responses. I've since found out that this player is supposed to have a "stabilizer" which as best as I can tell looks like a 3/8" thick 45 rpm record adapter, that you sit on the disc over the center spindle before closing the drawer. If this is amongst the load of stuff I got, I'm not able to readily find it. Anyone know if this player would work without the stabilizer? Thanks!
chopss
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You need to use the puck it comes with. Won't work without it.
hhh
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Please make sure you are using the supplied cd center weight, if not the unit will not respond.
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dalehimself OP
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Thank you, I think I need to find this stabilizer before I take the unit in for "repairs"!

-Dale-
elizabeth
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The 'puck' could be machined out of copper to make a replacement. The main thing is finding out the approximate weight of the original, and it's height. The center hole naturally needs to be right.
My SCD777ES uses a puck too. My puck is made of brass.
Maybe you can find a precise technical drawing of your puck.
Getting one made should not be too hard.
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