Since the cd spins up, I would suggest that it is not a dirty lens as the cd mech must be finding focus. I guess that this is a cd interface fault which requires expert intervention or a replacement cd mech kit by a service centre.

If you want to try another dealer near you then I suggest B&O, King Street, Manchester. They are members on this forum and seem to be quite helpful with older equipment. They will of course be fairly pricey. or You could contact member Nobby (Neil Briffett) on this forum. He is in Farnham in Surrey. He will probably suggest that you pack it in a

[quote user="iainwood"] Anyone know a good source of convertors for DIN plugs to standard phono ones? [/quote] At the bottom of the page!!..... www.soundsheavenly.co.uk

[quote user="Craig"] Just found this from a review of the Beocom 2 by GQ magazine........ Even the most masochistic consumer will resent the two-column number pad,a bewildering design choice that complicates what should be a simple act: dialing. Craig [/quote] I Agree with this !

Correct, no difference except looks.

[quote user="joeyboygolf"] Good Luck putting the clip back on!!!!! [/quote] ...........even with circlip pliers I've managed to loose two.......ping

Good Luck putting the clip back on!!!!!

Maybe just the servo drive band dropped off(likely) or broken(unlikely).

I think Peter has had a 20CL or similar done so he will know. Axel has my first 3 MMC20 series of mine to do at the moment, due back any day. He has done loads of MMC4's and MMC2's for me and they have all been superb.

[quote user="folkdeejay"] [quote user="joeyboygolf"]This is all bullsh1t!![/quote] [quote user="joeyboygolf"]How does a BS3000 digital music player get tired??? Played too many cd's? Been left on all night and didn't get any sleep?? Please tell me 'cos I don't understand?[/quote] Steady on joeyboy..... I