Servicing for CD5x with "Err" problem

Posted by: Maughan on 06 April 2017

Hello all.

I bought my CD5x new in around 2005.  It has worked flawlessly until last night, when it stopped playback mid-disc (it was all fine up to that point) and then refused to recognise or play anything at all.  Each time I tried, it whirred and clicked a bit (although barely audible) and then forlornly flashed "Err" at me.  (Yes, I have tried multiple different discs and tried turning the player off and on.  No luck.)

I guess after 12+ years of reasonable use it is not surprising that it probably needs some TLC, so I am not complaining.

I have spoken to my friendly local Naim dealer and they have advised me that it needs to go back to Salisbury, but that there is now a fixed price repair.  For my item, the quoted repair price did not seem too bad.  (I was expecting higher, although SWMBO thought it sounded steep.  It is probably somewhere in the middle.  In any event, I just want it fixed!)

But my dealer also said that as well as fixing the actual fault (which I assume is probably transport-related), Naim will also service and/or replace all other parts that need it, as part of the fixed price.  I am hoping that this effectively means that, as well as a straight repair of the actual fault, I am also going to get a serviced and possibly improved CD player back.  Does that sound right - or am I being overly optimistic?!  What other parts in a CD5x might need to be "refreshed" after 12 years, and how would that improve the performance?

I just want it working again, so anything along the lines I am hoping for would be a bonus.  I am just curious (from a tech perspective) what is in a Naim CD player that can be serviced and/or improved in this context.

Thank you!

Matt

 

PS: I just recently bought a 200DR to replace my 150x, as a result of a lot of help on this forum. It arrived a few days ago and I was going to do the swap this weekend.  I guess I will now have to wait a few weeks to experience the improvements...

Posted on: 06 April 2017 by Finkfan

Hi Matt

I sent my CDX2 back to Salisbury for a service and check an "err" fault last year. It came back serviced, faulty cd mech replaced and in a new box, all for the fixed price. 

Posted on: 06 April 2017 by Pev

I kept getting err faults on my CDS2 but a tweaked or new puck thankfully cured them - at least for a while - worth a try?

Posted on: 06 April 2017 by AudioMark

New puck sorted my err faults on my old cd3. The discs would spin but not at the correct pace for reading.

 

Of course, your err may be due to something different, but a new puck cost a few quid and worked for me and the previous poster.

Might be worth a try.

Posted on: 06 April 2017 by Emre

What is that fixed Price?  

Posted on: 06 April 2017 by Maughan67
Emre posted:

What is that fixed Price?  

£330 plus carriage.