What is the other player?   Might it have a built in phono pre where the Technics doesn't?   What amp and input are you using?

Thanks y'all. Will shop around for a new one. Any recommendations for a decent one with similar functionality, or should I go for another SL-P370? My mother doesn't really care much about the brand so long as it looks similar to the old one and plays.

The laser assembly does not stick nor grind, but I don't see it moving either. I've cleaned it with a touch of windex on a Q-tip, but I'm not sure if the laser itself is the problem so much as the assembly itself. Is there a belt that might need replacing?

I wish I knew.   That is the entire extent of my CD troubleshooting knowledge.

Did you ever listen to my system and think to yourself, man I wish I could be more like Nick?  Here's your chance.  Up for grabs is my premier table.  I am definitely down-grading to my Micro Seiki BL 111.  It was a tough decision but, I like the ease to change tonearms on my Micro Sieiki's. 

Origin Live Resolution 2
Illustrious mk3c tonearm
Ortofon credenza black mc cartridge

Currently in use, this set up was $8500 in 2016.  The cartridge still sells new for $2300.  I have most if not all boxes, manuals and packing.  The cartridge has average hours on it, still has plenty of life.  DM me for price

Howdy y'all,

I've got a Technics SL-P370 that my mother used to use all the time in the mid to late 90s, and we want to start building our stereo system again. The receiver works fine, then we tried to set up the CD player. It would accept the disc, spin quietly, then do nothing. I took it apart to see just what it was doing inside, and it just spun lazily a few times but didn't retrieve the TOC nor play the disc. I have a video of it here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQMnX-Jn_gU

Any ideas how I can get this CD player working again? Thank you so much for your help!