[SAC]

Want to sell this player, but with a noisy disc spinner I fear I will have trouble. I have barely used it since I bought it new years ago!

Anyone know why it makes a constant hiss when the disc is spinning? Having taken off the lid and put my ear to it and pressed on parts, I would say it is not the disc itself touching any surfaces, but something within the motor mechanism.

Perhaps oiling may remedy this?

Could this website list be relevant?
http://www.repairfaq.org/REPAIR/F_cdfaq4.html#CDFAQ_025
7.1.23) Repetitive noise at disc rotation rate.
Possible causes:

1. Dirty, scratched, or defective (possibly warped) disc.
2. Dirty or damaged objective lens, suspension, obstruction, etc.
3. Loose spindle or foreign material on spindle table.
4. Disc not firmly clamped.
5. Bent spindle.
6. Excessive spindle runout due to worn bearing.
7. Need for servo alignment.
8. Weak laser or other component in optical pickup.

[Ericus Rex]

Still under warranty?  Let Marantz deal with it.

[4krow]

How much were you going to ask for it? I need a cd player for my electronics shop.

[SAC]

This must be well out of warranty now.  I suppose I could ask UK Marantz for advice at least.  They might recommend a replacement disc tray, which should be cheap enough.

4Krow, PM sent.  I am in the UK.