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Why does my CD player make no sound?

Author

John Thompson

Published Apr 03, 2026

Why does my CD player make no sound?

Try playing a standard commercially-recorded CD to find out if the problem is related to the homemade CD. If the commercially-recorded CD plays while the homemade one does not, the problem is likely with the homemade CD.

Can a CD player be connected to a pre amp?

The reason I ask is because I listen to CDs so if a digital connection from a CD player to a pre amp yields the best sound quality then does it mean that I should be purchasing a pre amp which HAS a digital IN connection, either toslink or coaxial? This would depend on your gear and the quality of the DAC that is being fed the digital signal.

What happens when you turn down the AMP on a CD player?

In other words, as you turn down the voltage coming from the player, whether with a variable output from the player or through a passive pre amp’s potentiometer, you will be increasing the impedance of the passive pre amp’s output. Obviously, the inverse is true and as you raise the level of the pot, you will be decreasing the output impedance.

How do you connect a CD player to a stereo?

The very first step is to connect the red and white plug from the end of the stereo to the end of the CD player where a couple of similar colored output jacks will be available. Make sure the joint is tight and solid. Don’t over-push it. It’s an auto-adjustment.

Why is there no sound when playing audio CD?

Why is there no sound when I try to play an audio CD with RealTimes (RealPlayer)? 1 Double-click the speaker icon next to the clock in the lower-right corner of your screen. 2 In the Volume Control dialog box, make sure that all of the Mute boxes are clear. More

Are there any negatives to using a CD player as an amplifier?

The negatives you should be aware of in your proposed set up are output/input impedance problems and the effect of cables on such a system. Additionally, you should make certain the CD player you choose will provide sufficient voltage to drive your amplifier to full power.

The very first step is to connect the red and white plug from the end of the stereo to the end of the CD player where a couple of similar colored output jacks will be available. Make sure the joint is tight and solid. Don’t over-push it. It’s an auto-adjustment.

Is there a way to fix an amplifier with no sound?

After spending some times to check the circuit board, I can’t believe that there were actually 15 bad components found which include the burnt resistor. After the replacement with new components the stereo power amplifier with no sound problem was finally fixed. I did not post the video thus you would not hear the sound but the sound worked!