Another Problem With BCD-1

Robert D · « **Reply #40 on:** 17 Oct 2009, 11:22 pm »

I see you guys are having fun ?.
End result Disk 1 still does not want to play.

After using Spic and span ? Windex.. Fantastic.
The only Cleaner that I did not use was Spray Nine.

She still does not want to play in BCD-1
But she still Plays in the Nad.

Robert
So whats Next ?????

Robert D · « **Reply #41 on:** 17 Oct 2009, 11:24 pm »

Don, Robert Needs Help Buddy

The CD is going to cost me another $24.00

LOL It does not want to play in My BCD-1

Robert

lonewolfny42 · « **Reply #42 on:** 17 Oct 2009, 11:34 pm »

Did you try and copy it to a CDR ?

I've had a few Cd's that would not play correctly in some of my players....just ripped and burned a CDR copy....

gerald porzio · « **Reply #43 on:** 18 Oct 2009, 12:48 am »

If you want to know the 'theory' do a search on the Furutech Demag unit

Let's just say there's no shortage of 'hot' debate on the merits of that unit

Keith
Logged

For thems that believe in the powers of the Furutech Demag (present company excluded), the same thing could be accomplished for <5% of the cost with a bulk eraser or CTV demagnetizer.

Robert D · « **Reply #44 on:** 18 Oct 2009, 01:02 am »

Quote from: lonewolfny42 on 17 Oct 2009, 11:34 pm

Did you try and copy it to a CDR ?

I've had a few Cd's that would not play correctly in some of my players....just ripped and burned a CDR copy....

I will make a copy in the Morning.

feed back then

Robert

drummermitchell · « **Reply #45 on:** 18 Oct 2009, 01:32 am »

I'm surprised how our chicken shack(even though we had all the ducts and furnace cleaned this spring,the amount of dust that still gets in the house and
of course the furnace is off in the summer.
Dusting all my components,TT incl,it's quite shocking how much dust is laying around.
My BCD-1 has been faithful every day and evening since day one

,

.

Laundrew · « **Reply #46 on:** 18 Oct 2009, 01:52 am »

Quote from: drummermitchell on 18 Oct 2009, 01:32 am

My BCD-1 has been faithful every day and evening since day one , .

I spoke with my audio guys concerning any issues with the BCD-1 and I was told that they never had any complaints or heard of any problems from their customers about this CD player. How long has this CD player been in production for?

drummermitchell · « **Reply #47 on:** 18 Oct 2009, 02:08 am »

I have had mine since May 08,no#$%)&/%#$ onscreen,and no problems with any cds yet.she's been superb

.

scapa · « **Reply #48 on:** 18 Oct 2009, 02:32 pm »

Hi all,

Great resource here! I've had a BCD-1 for about a week now and absolutely love it but have noticed that it seems unusually sensitive to scratched discs and to vibrations generally. Simply walking past the player will often produce skipping (it's sitting on Ayre myrtle blocks). I find the player's sound addictive with my Sugden/Harbeth combo and love the solid build and ease of operation but wish it were a little more robust in dealing with discs and floor-borne vibes.

best,

s

srb · « **Reply #49 on:** 18 Oct 2009, 03:35 pm »

Quote from: scapa on 18 Oct 2009, 02:32 pm

I've had a BCD-1 for about a week now and absolutely love it but have noticed that it seems unusually sensitive to scratched discs and to vibrations generally. Simply walking past the player will often produce skipping (it's sitting on Ayre myrtle blocks).

Don't know why some players are more sensitive to those conditions, especially high end ones. In your case, as far as the skipping, I would assume you have wood floors or a joisted floor (not a concrete slab)?

You might want to try a little more compliant footer, such as sorbothane or other material, as it seems you might need isolation rather than a more rigid coupling.

Steve

Laundrew · « **Reply #50 on:** 18 Oct 2009, 03:38 pm »

Quote from: scapa on 18 Oct 2009, 02:32 pm

Hi all,

Great resource here! I've had a BCD-1 for about a week now and absolutely love it but have noticed that it seems unusually sensitive to scratched discs and to vibrations generally. Simply walking past the player will often produce skipping (it's sitting on Ayre myrtle blocks). I find the player's sound addictive with my Sugden/Harbeth combo and love the solid build and ease of operation but wish it were a little more robust in dealing with discs and floor-borne vibes.

best,

s

I am fortunate to have a concrete floor under my equipment. I am more concerned about any vibration issues related to my future purchase of a turntable over my CD player. My stereo stand will weigh approximately 600 pounds upon completion and the audio components will most likely add another 350 pounds on top of this. This all helps when you have a very high energy Boxer running in the house

Phil A · « **Reply #51 on:** 18 Oct 2009, 03:41 pm »

I have a Gingko Audio Cloud 10 isolation platform under my BCD-1. I've never had a skipping problem

john1970 · « **Reply #52 on:** 18 Oct 2009, 03:54 pm »

I have been using Solid Tech Discs of Silence underneath my Bryston 4B SST2 which is sitting on top of a 2" thick maple block on a maple end table. Underneath the end table is my JL Audio F113 sub. With the Discs of Silence there is absolutely no vibration transmitted to the amp.

Here is a link from the manufacturer:

http://www.solid-tech.net/products/disk.htm

I purchased mine from Audio Advisor and would highly recommend them. They are a bit pricey at $300 for a set of 4. However, because they are isolating vibration from damaging an amp that cost in excess of $4000 I consider it a reasonable purchase. You might want to give them a try.

Best,

John

gerald porzio · « **Reply #53 on:** 18 Oct 2009, 05:04 pm »

This is a new one on me. Exactly how is vibration going to damage a SS amp?

scapa · « **Reply #54 on:** 18 Oct 2009, 05:28 pm »

Thanks all for your helpful replies. I'll try swapping out the Myrtle blocks for some Isopods and see how those do. Otherwise just love the player -- highly musical and dynamic and has added a half-octave of bass to my Harbeths.

o

PS: Something else odd -- I can hear the BCD-1's various transport noises (searching, playing, initializing, etc.) via my left speaker and only the left speaker. Hmmm.

gerald porzio · « **Reply #55 on:** 18 Oct 2009, 05:34 pm »

Also, were SS amps subject to performance limiting vibration & damage. these would not be as firmly entrenched for use in subs, where they have proved their ruggedness for > 30 yrs.

john1970 · « **Reply #56 on:** 18 Oct 2009, 06:23 pm »

Quote from: gerald porzio on 18 Oct 2009, 05:04 pm

This is a new one on me. Exactly how is vibration going to damage a SS amp?

Damage might be overstating my point. In my opinion constantly vibrating a device over a period of 20 + years could potentially cause issues, hence I decided to completely isolate the 4B SST from any sub induced vibrations.

Best,

John

gerald porzio · « **Reply #57 on:** 18 Oct 2009, 06:52 pm »

Why do Nasa & other private companys, that launch satelites & probes that remain functioning in orbit for > 20 yrs., avoid issues, or is this strictly an audiophile phenomena?

scapa · « **Reply #58 on:** 18 Oct 2009, 07:22 pm »

Quote from: gerald porzio on 18 Oct 2009, 06:52 pm

Why do Nasa & other private companys, that launch satelites & probes that remain functioning in orbit for > 20 yrs., avoid issues, or is this strictly an audiophile phenomena?

Well, human lives and the pride of nations don't depend on a CDP reading every disc all the time. Also, even audiophile CDPs tend to cost a bit less proportionately than a space shuttle. And as for NASA being glitch-free -- do a web search for "NASA" and "launch delay" and then spend a few weeks reading the hits.

s

srb · « **Reply #59 on:** 18 Oct 2009, 07:28 pm »

Quote from: gerald porzio on 18 Oct 2009, 06:52 pm

Why do Nasa & other private companys, that launch satelites & probes that remain functioning in orbit for > 20 yrs., avoid issues, or is this strictly an audiophile phenomena?

Maybe because they've always mounted their electronics with some kind of isolation/suspension system, maybe even similar to Solid Tech's Discs of Silence?

Steve