Originally Posted by JohnGB
I did take the opportunity to talk to one of the Meridian guys about a problem I have experienced with the slot loading mechanism causing lines of fine abrasions on the discs, where the pinch rollers had been gripping the discs prior to being removed on ejection. He said that it was a problem that had been reported and was due to dust collecting on the rollers. It seems they have a developed a disc with a felt like covering that can be 'played' and clean the rollers. He said that the dealers should be able to perform that operation - or there was a chance that Meridian might send the disc direct if I get in touch.
I find this quite astonishing. The one thing most people fear about slot loading drives is damage to their discs. Unless I've read this wrong, M is essentially saying that routine maintenance is required. One more reason to rip CDs and hide them away...


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