Cinema DVD System - Sony DAV550, bin it or fix it?

[ocho]

Hi

I've got one of these and it's been playing up for the last 60 months despite (or maybe because of...) a few repair attempts by a local technician. Works for a while and then just stops at the point it;s got to and refuses to read anything. Have also noticed it's scoring the DVD's - only in a small way, but probably contributing to the problems I'm having.

Question is this - bought it over 2 years ago and it was very highly rated at the time. However, with technology advances, would I be better replacing with a cheap new one that's as good as the 2 year old Sony or battling with what could be continuous repairs...

If replacement is due, any recommendations (I like Sony...)

Thanks
Jem

[ocho]

Did I post a boring thread, or does nobody have an answer or opinion on this then???

[_Dobbo_]

Good audio gear is always good audio gear! However you might consider binning the decoder thingy and buying another 5.1 decoder and plugging your existing speakers into it?