Cleaning CD player

If it dosent scratch .... DONT scratch..

1.Cover with a plastic dust cover when not in use.
2.keep an blank/junked Cd in the tray when not in use-the Cd covers the lens assy- helps protect from dust to some extent.
3. use a good qlty lens cleaning Cd( e.g. Philips) at least once in a month.
4. Clean the CDP & Cd tray once in a while with a damp cloth.
5.Use the CDP frequently.
Kamal

If it dosent scratch .... DONT scratch..

Or rather chief it ain't itching don't scratch..

1.Cover with a plastic dust cover when not in use. 2.keep an blank/junked Cd in the tray when not in use-the Cd covers the lens assy- helps protect from dust to some extent. 3. use a good qlty lens cleaning Cd( e.g. Philips) at least once in a month. 4. Clean the CDP & Cd tray once in a while with a damp cloth. 5.Use the CDP frequently.

Thanks Kamal and how about opening up the CDP and doing a general clean up.

Not really reqd, if you follow the tips ,esp the one abt keeping the CDP covered with a plastic cover when not in use.
I have not opened my unit for over 6 yrs & it's still working fine.
Kamal

Kamal,

ALL your tips for the CD Player are GREAT, including the recent one, not to open the machine...

I wanted to add 1 point...

Often in India, we cover our TVs and Hi Fi, to prevent dust from getting in. Good practice.

But please ENSURE that the cover is removed when using the equipment, ( as pointed out by Kamal) and re-covered only After The Equipment Has Cooled Down.

A cover that does not let the heat get out, will be doing more bad than good.

The life of many electronic components reduces by 50% for every 10 deg increase in the operating temperature, beyond the recommended.

Hence a 20% C increase in internal temp will reduce yr equipment life to 25% compared to if it was properly ventilated.

Thats right!
Kamal

THANKS FOR YOUR TIPS KAMAL AND AMP_CHIEF

Amp_Nut schrieb:

If it dosent scratch .... DONT scratch.. :D

Perfect - Well Put !

Amp_Nut schrieb:

The life of many electronic components reduces by 50% for every 10 deg increase in the operating temperature, beyond the recommended. Hence a 20% C increase in internal temp will reduce yr equipment life to 25% compared to if it was properly ventilated.

This is a very very important thing to remember, I personally never cover any of my gear. Just not worth it. No matter how much you cover it with, dust will find a way to get in. So just let it be, I say;

This is a very very important thing to remember, I personally never cover any of my gear. Just not worth it. No matter how much you cover it with, dust will find a way to get in. So just let it be, I say;

Sorry, have to disagree-a good plastic cover can give a lot of ,if not 100% protection against dust, which is a killer esp of CDP's.Would you leave the dust to accumulate?
Covers are a must, I say
Kamal

bhagwan69 schrieb:

This is a very very important thing to remember, I personally never cover any of my gear. Just not worth it. No matter how much you cover it with, dust will find a way to get in. So just let it be, I say;

same here !! i have not found covers of any use dustwise...

Covers are not required, if it is dust free environment.

Any environment you take , dust comes absolutely free.

best regards
Deepu

kallu schrieb:

Covers are not required, if it is dust free environment.

Welcome to the forum;

Nice Moniker - KALLU -

Any environment you take , dust comes absolutely free. best regards Deepu

Hmmm excellent.....

Thanks Bhagwan. Mainly in labs, like sci-fi movies, dust free environment exists. In other places, cover is must.

same here !! i have not found covers of any use dustwise...

This is really incredible!
Arj, are you trying to say that whether covers are used or not, the same amt of dust will get into the eqpt?
Does that sound logical?
C'mon, yaar!
Kamal

have never done a real 1:1 comparison to speak on this with authority ! and neither can discuss on how much it helps, its just my perception as I prefer a shelf/rack with a door to a cover.. anyway thats what i do

anyway used to vacuum the components once a week as the maid was not allowed to dust/clean around the speakers and cable ..am sure she used to think i am some kind of wierd nut

the maid was not allowed to dust/clean around the speakers and cable ..am sure she used to think i am some kind of wierd nut

Amp_Nut also a similar 'weird nut'

Any environment you take , dust comes absolutely free.

How true, let me put another dimension
Buy a CDP/ DVDP with as little external holes as possible, mine has none.

- Debu

Debu schrieb:

Any environment you take , dust comes absolutely free. How true, let me put another dimension Buy a CDP/ DVDP with as little external holes as possible, mine has none. - Debu

Better still, get an amp with no ventilation holes on top (mine has none). Do speakers benefit from covers?

if you want to prevent dust you need to have dustproof seals..and that will only retard heat dissipation the effect of which is many times worse that dust..your amps life will go down drastically..

Also really am not sure of any amp which comes with no ventillation .do you have any example for this ?

Guys, what was recommended was to cover the damn things WHEN NOT IN USE! ( Unlike some equipment which should be covered WHILE IN USE and uncovered thereafter.
Thats all-why all the debate?
Kamal

Arj schrieb:

if you want to prevent dust you need to have dustproof seals..and that will only retard heat dissipation the effect of which is many times worse that dust..your amps life will go down drastically.. Also really am not sure of any amp which comes with no ventillation .do you have any example for this ?

Really quite simple, Arj! Choose an amp that has its ventilation holes under the amp. Less dust gets in that way. (Of course, this won't work for a class A or any high-power amp.)

Choose an amp that has its ventilation holes under the amp.

Dont you think its a ridiculous criterea to select an amp ??
First of all finding an amp that matches your expectations in sonic characteristics, power handling, service backup and budget is in itself a herculean task (which most achieve with some form of compromise)..you want to add one more..."Ventilation Direction" !!!!