Date: Sat, 06 Mar 2010 15:43:01 -0500
From: Spence Porter <SpencePorter-AT-post.harvard.edu>
To: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org
Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Sound problems, help!


Hi, Brad!

Given the rarity of the problems, I would wait before making expensive 
changes.  As I mentioned earlier, a large well-placed speck of dust (or 
an eyelash) on the CD could have accounted for everything you 
described--and it could have dropped off the CD (and into the innards of 
your CD player, alas!) by the time you removed the CD.  A scratch or 
pinhole on the CD is less likely, since then the problem would repeat 
most (not necessarily all, because of the error-correction software in 
CD players) the times when you played the CD.

Start by making sure you're using a clean CD in perfect condition, and 
try to avoid giving it opportunities to collect even a tiny amount of 
dust.  And, if you have suitable equipment, GENTLY vacuum your CD player 
to get out whatever dust has inevitably collected inside it over time.  
GENTLY is VERY important, or you can damage the player.

And always have a second CD with you just in case you need it.

Then see what happens.  With luck you can avoid buying new equipment.

Best,

Spence
http://www.SpencePorter.com




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