Never had a problem with my SCD-1. The unit is one of the best bargains on the market. I do think the output stage could stand a little beefing up, which I am currently addressing. Take a look at Classe's new SACD-1 player, it uses the same mechanism as the SCD-1 but the retail is 12K. The Accuphase combo uses the Sony SCD-1 Mech and its retial is 28K (for the combo trans/dac). Also I believe Wadia is working on a ref transport (SACD) using the Sony mech, rumored to retial for 17k. The bottom line is that if this transport were prone to problems I don't think such entities as the aforementioned would partake of the drive.
Regards,
Mike
Regards,
Mike