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My Oppo 105D seems to have died. I get a "No Disc" message after inserting a CD.

I am wondering what Meridian owners buy these days for multiple disc format playing.

Thanks,
Brad

Oppo still do repairs as far as I know.

Could be worth contacting them, if you’re happy with the 105’s overall performance

Cheers
Greg

I was using my 596 before it refused to give me my CD back now I’m on my Oppo 203.

Jonathan

I’m a bit late - just saw this thread - but possible candidates could be REAVON and MAGNETAR AUDIO.

Isn't streaming the now for all formats. I built a Meridian system firstly built on 500 series and 5 by DSP 96/24 then 7 by 96/24 speakers. Both system iterations had 2 x SW1600 (front) and a SW5500 (rear) It was fantastic but I had misjudged the necessities of such a system with cohabitants.

No one was really interested so went back to 2 channel only, Sooloos then Roon / Tidal Streaming. Think very carefully about how much you use the DVD/Film capability before investing.

4 x 2 channel Zones here, but with the energy price increase 2 have been switched off for months.
Maybe I should have a garage sale.

Roon/Tidal for music: I can’t remember the last time I used or purchased physical CD’s.

As for video, initially I ripped all my DVD’s to my Mac Mini for streaming across my home network to my AppleTV. Now, I mostly rent movies from Apple. Occasionally, I will buy a favourite movie from Apple.

With Apple, when formats change (DVD SD to Blu-ray HD), my purchased movie will be upgraded at no additional cost. That saves on replacing my physical movie library for the latest format.

I only play Roon, either ripped CD or tidal. With the necessity for Roon to be always connected to the internet I have doubts to only rely on this, however my fiber IP has never failed on me (currently 1 gig up and down). If I would be contemplating a CD alternative I would probably opt for a transport only from CEC.

Please excuse my ignorance and for my understanding could you or any knowledgeable member please edify me on CEC.
TIA.

Thanks MI
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