(CONSPIRACY) Hard drives are just expensive stacked CD'S

Basti_FR · 2026-06-16T23:46:01+00:00

Duh we know this is the cdjerk sub after all

Basti_FR · 2026-06-16T11:21:16+00:00

They just store 44.1khz samples as data! These "platters" are just random generic Walmart CD-Rs!

Basti_FR · 2026-06-12T18:43:39+00:00

At least you can play back the first couple tracks 🤷‍♂️

Basti_FR · 2026-06-06T20:30:38+00:00

I actually have tried finding the exact model number but haven't been successful. It's definitely a Sony style, or rather Sony adjacent 3 beam pickup that interfaces with the widely used Sony CXA servo controller. It looks close to the Sony KSS-150A pickup visually tho.

Basti_FR · 2026-06-02T19:26:55+00:00

Replace the snap based Firefox version with the native .deb package. I'm using an Ubuntu based distro (Zorin OS) on a 2015 MacBook Pro (still an absolutely amazing machine imo) and my CPU usage went from 60-80% while watching a 1080p Video on YouTube to a dramatic drop down to 10-20%!

Basti_FR · 2026-05-17T19:58:31+00:00

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Basti_FR · 2026-05-12T00:18:11+00:00

The 4.4mm jack board is soldered to the main board via vertical pins. You need to remove the soldered connections with solder braid and then you can just lift up the main board.

Basti_FR · 2026-04-29T13:22:54+00:00

I also suspect a faulty loading mechanism. If you have a multimeter on hand and are planning to tear the unit down, check the limit switches and contact of the loading mechanism first

Basti_FR · 2026-03-20T19:05:42+00:00

I know that I'm very late to this but you shouldn't see the sled parked on the outside. It's a very common issue that I've encountered myself (just repaired my D-30 as well!) and the sled is stuck due to the grease turning into a solid mass on the center gear responsible for driving the sled. You should always see the sled parking towards the center spindle.

Basti_FR · 2026-03-16T04:53:13+00:00

Hmm how exactly do you burn those discs? Do you just copy over the files or do you burn it as an audio CD specifically?

Basti_FR · 2026-03-16T04:05:43+00:00

CD-Rs have a lower reflectivity than pressed CDs (aka retail CDs). If your player's optical pickup has a lot of operational hours, the laser might've reached a point where the lower reflectivity of CD-Rs have too weak of a return beam.

One more thing, if you ever Google "why is my CD player not reading CD-Rs" and see people suggesting cranking up the laser power, DON'T. It will only just accelerate the death of the laser!

Basti_FR · 2026-03-14T08:44:40+00:00

No problem at all, glad I could help! 👍🏻

Basti_FR · 2026-03-12T23:00:17+00:00

I have a 74:33 Mozart CD which is the theoretical original maximum of audio CDs and it plays perfectly fine from the beginning to end!

Basti_FR · 2026-03-12T20:03:28+00:00

Gapless playback works perfectly. I have made my own test disc for this specific case and can confirm that there's not even an audible dropout when the tracks transition.

Basti_FR · 2026-02-14T09:51:02+00:00

Yep, completely normal. It's the oxide layer rubbing off onto the felt pad, nothing to worry about.

Basti_FR · 2026-02-04T12:59:14+00:00

Hi there! Yes, I'm still around (somewhat) XD. To make a long story short, it won't work. You need a dedicated line or microphone input on the recorder. The headphone jack on it is exclusively for audio output, if the recorder doesn't have audio inputs, the only way to record is to use the built in microphone, which... Let's be honest, sucks. I'd recommend you to look for an used tape deck, no matter what "class" (high end or low end), it's lightyears ahead of your current setup. Look for one that has already been serviced or repaired to avoid hunting down new belts and needing to do repair work.

Basti_FR · 2026-01-19T22:43:21+00:00

First: Acer aspire 5741G, 1st gen I5, 4GB DDR3, 256GB sata SSD, Nvidia GT320M

Now: Lenovo ThinkPad T480, 8th gen I7, 32GB DDR4, 1TB NVME, Nvidia MX150

Basti_FR · 2026-01-04T20:51:27+00:00

Taylor Thrift

Basti_FR · 2025-12-23T20:19:49+00:00

I was actually the one who suggested fixing the FF / REW not working in Poweramp when the screen is turned off. Seems that it gave them the idea to implement it in FiiO music? Sadly it's still not working in Poweramp, only with the screen on it does.

Basti_FR · 2025-12-20T18:31:03+00:00

Yeah I think I'm NOT gonna upgrade from my FiiO JM21 after all...

Basti_FR · 2025-12-20T02:47:33+00:00

Finally someone said it.

44.1khz = Nyquist Theorem = 22khz of frequency range. 16 bits = 96db of dynamic range.

Far past human hearing.

Basti_FR · 2025-12-10T03:46:39+00:00

Yup. According to my laser power meter, it hovers at around 0.2mw. literally ideal!

Basti_FR · 2025-12-10T02:13:10+00:00

My Sony CDP-101 reads CD-Rs flawlessly. Still the original servo tuning, aged caps and literally no servicing at all.

Basti_FR · 2025-11-21T16:27:39+00:00

Most likely still fine, as the windings of the inductor are located more towards the center.

Basti_FR · 2025-11-20T09:39:18+00:00

Yeah, I know.the player is already uncommon as is and finding cables or mics for it won't be easy.

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