TL-3200 issue

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New here, just found the site.  Recently retired EE who dabbles in audio - listening and repair. I have an M400a, C-1, TX-11 and TL-3200 that I acquired over 30 years ago and recently put back in service.  Seems the CD doesn't want to play the entire disc sometimes.  Any suggestions?  I have used an old cleaning disc with a brush, but doesn't seem to make a difference.

Thanks.

[Charlie 17,562]

Glad to see you found us; that TL3200 might be a trick to get working right but one of the techs should check in and give some advice on where to go from here.  Otherwise you have some good equipment on your hands and you are on your way to a case of OCCD!

 

[jmcipale 81]

I also have a TL-3200 with a bad laser. Many people i have talked with (High Tech Audio and Espiron Audio) have both told me that laser heads are no longer made. DO NOT look for a compatible replacement. Sadly they don't exist (I was told a KSS-152A is compatible... it isnt). I had to buy a TL-3220 for parts (it has a bad motor). I am hoping to either fix the 3220 or 3200 and sell the remaing pieces (display, tray, MB, etc) for parts.

Another source (and i wish I could find the web page) is that both Luxman and NAD CD players use the same read head as Carver tl-32XX series (DLBA-1 IIRC).

Good luck with the TL

 

Joe

[Half Life 980]

Welcome from VA!  Enjoy your stay!

 

Nice lineup of equipment!  Congrats on the retirement!

[BobTFM35 3,002]

Welcome to the Carver site!!

[Rob 6,213]

Welcome to the site!!!

[HoraceAnkle 10]

Welcome and congratulations on your retirement !