Replacement for Cambridge Audio 340C - Ideas?

[admin_exported]

Hi all,

My Cambridge Audio Azur 340C CD player has given up the ghost, skipping all over the shop after many years of service.

Can anyone suggest a suitable replacement? CDs aren't really the focus of my system but I need a decent workhorse. Sub-£250 would be ideal!

All ideas welcome!

Owen

 

[Crossie]

Cambridge Azur 350C for £230 here http://www.richersounds.com/product/cd-players/cambridge-audio/azur-350c/camb-350c-blk is a safe bet.

 

[John Duncan]

The 650 looks like* it's end of line and is abetter player.

http://www.richersounds.com/product/cd-players/cambridge-audio/azur-650c/camb-azur-650c-blk

*EDIT - of course I knew that, since I have a 651A... :slaps forehead:

 

[Blackdawn]

Try cleaning the lens inside, may save you a bit.

 

[Anonymous]

Thanks guys,

How do I go about cleaning the lens?

 

[Blackdawn]

When unplugged from the mains take the top off (assuming its out of warranty), use cotton swab or similar apply small amount of 100% Ethanol or similar to lens. Lightly wipe the surface. It should dry without residue. It might not work at all. You could always try a cd lens cleaning cd. It may need a new lens assembly mechanism.