On 03/12/2014 03:30, Char Jackson wrote:
Might be a bad use of terminology on my part but basically what I am
saying is CD in apparently good, non scratched condition, fails to
play.
You are DOA.
Nothing you can do.

Has that actually ever happened, or is it something you read about? I'd be
surprised to learn that it's a real concern. Again, I think we're talking
about pressed CDs and DVDs, not the stuff that someone recorded at home.

Yes. I bought a set of six audio CDs from Amazon. I couldn't get one of
the set to play at all, had to send them back to be replaced. Another
set arrived with a different disc unplayable. Sent back for a refund.
Bought a set in a local shop and finally got a usable set.


At least with vinyl or tape you can recover.

Sometimes yes, sometimes no. Both of those media types have their own
issues.



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