# Playback issues on a second generation DCC player 300

**URL:** https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/playback-issues-on-a-second-generation-dcc-player-300/1576
**Category:** Technology
**Created:** [October 27, 2024, 5:50pm UTC](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/playback-issues-on-a-second-generation-dcc-player-300/1576 "2024-10-27T17:50:19Z")
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### Author: ![drdcc](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/user_avatar/forum.dccmuseum.com/drdcc/32/9_2.png) [@drdcc](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/u/drdcc)
#### Post date: [October 27, 2024, 5:50pm UTC](https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/playback-issues-on-a-second-generation-dcc-player-300/1576/1 "2024-10-27T17:50:20Z")

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Issue reported on social media:

Hi,  
My DCC300 is behaving oddly. Side A plays well, but when playing side B from time to time there is a moment when sound stops (listen to video).  
If the player is cold and starts playing side B, then plays it well and then side A plays OK as well.  
I have already chanced the gears, belts and, and pinch rollers.  
Any idea of what can be the problem?  
Thanks in advanced.

Answer:

If belts and pinch rollers are replaced and ok, and if it is playing when cold, it could be a speed issue. We have had this before on quite a few players of any generation for that matter.

If the speed is off, you will experience dropouts. Sometimes only on one side.  
10% or more will cause issues for sure.

If you do not have a adjustment tape, try and listen to a analog tape that you trust and you really know the music well. See if it sounds fast or slow.