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thucythucy

(9,174 posts) Wed Jun 24, 2026, 09:45 PM 5 hrs ago

My CD player is dying and I need a new one.

It seems they all crap out after two or three years.

Any suggestions on a make or brand that will last longer?

Thanks!

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My CD player is dying and I need a new one. (Original Post) thucythucy 5 hrs ago OP

I've given up on analog media. OAITW r.2.0 5 hrs ago #1

Go with the flow. usonian 5 hrs ago #2

Yes, get a USB CD/DVD with WR capability. That allows you to download install DVDs for your OS, and make backups. eppur_se_muova 3 hrs ago #3

Beware of 3rd party sellers on Amazon (for just about anything). I got an external Dell DVD player progree 42 min ago #4

OAITW r.2.0

(32,976 posts)

1. I've given up on analog media.

Reply to thucythucy (Original post)

Wed Jun 24, 2026, 10:05 PM

5 hrs ago

I have a Google Music account ($12/mo). I stream it on home BT speakers, in my truck, or using earbuds. I can listen to my "likes" playlist or play a particular playlist. For my 73 YO ears, this works great.

On edit - I started with 45's, then LP's (early 70s), then 8 tracks, than cassettes, than CD's. Too much work. now.

usonian

(27,126 posts)

2. Go with the flow.

Reply to thucythucy (Original post)

Wed Jun 24, 2026, 10:24 PM

5 hrs ago

If you have a library (I have a big library courtesy of a thrift store bonanza folio) live with the fact that they are all junk (and cheap) and get a usb player ( they all have audio jacks) until it quits. Then get another.

Or get a fancy DVD player with long warranty.

Classical music is free on the internet, no ads. But CD's are good. Some stuff is just cheap throwaway. I do not mention audiophile stuff. Not on my radar.

Take card of them. They do NOT last forever.

https://www.npr.org/sections/alltechconsidered/2014/08/18/340716269/how-long-do-cds-last-it-depends-but-definitely-not-forever

eppur_se_muova

(42,907 posts)

3. Yes, get a USB CD/DVD with WR capability. That allows you to download install DVDs for your OS, and make backups.

Reply to usonian (Reply #2)

Thu Jun 25, 2026, 12:16 AM

3 hrs ago

If you've got a lot to back up, get Blu-Ray. I try to only use USB drives for media now; that way there only has to be one working drive in the house for multiple computers.

Downside: READING from media is s-l-o-w, compared to SSD.

progree

(13,112 posts)

4. Beware of 3rd party sellers on Amazon (for just about anything). I got an external Dell DVD player

Reply to thucythucy (Original post)

Thu Jun 25, 2026, 02:56 AM

42 min ago

the blurb said the software to install it is downloadable online. I shoulda checked that before ordering, because it wasn't.

I complained to Amazon, who agreed, but I don't know if they sanctioned the 3rd party seller.

Bengus81 suggested https://www.bhphotovideo.com/
"When I need a card or anything "computer" I'll buy from B&H in NYC." - Bengus81
https://www.democraticunderground.com/100220699112#post129

Or buy direct from the manufacturer

See my other 3rd-party-on-Amazon seller woes in the same thread
https://www.democraticunderground.com/100220699112#post53

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