Great reliable unit. My kids watch many movies on it with no probs. I use it occasionally for SACDs and CDs when I am in that part of the house. It always works for me despite the tiny fingerprints smudged all over it. The only prob ever encountered was that it once didn't want to play the SACD portion of a hybrid disc. Next day after cleaning, it read it fine. Picky lasers, maybe? I don't know. Best Regards,
Reliability/Repair Issues w/Sony 9000es DVD player
Every time I get ready to buy one of these used, it seems I read another thread by someone who's having trouble with theirs, or sending it off for repair. Does anyone have a grasp of how troublesome these actually are, &/or what are the usual problem areas? Also, is the warranty transferable, & how long is it (I've been told both 3, & 5, years)? And finally, where would someone in New England send a Sony product for repair? I'd spring for the extra $$ to get a new Sony DVP-NS999ES (with warranty), but I've read that the SACD performance is better with the 9000es, one of my main considerations. Thanks in advance for any info. or advice!