Look for Samsung HD 841 on Ebay. it is essentially the same player as the Toshiba 4960, which is a rebadged cheaper version of the Samsung. The Samsung looks nicer, and has a simpler interface with DVD'As and SACDs. It should be available for less than $70. Alternatively, these players respond well to modifications (See Tweakaudio.com)
Toshiba 4960 as a DVD-A transport
I've been using a 4960 as a DVDA transport but recently it has had some difficulties reading DVD+R and (-R) discs. I get random pops where the player is having dificulties reading. I only play my masters of live performances that I have recorded in 96/24 and transfered via Wavelab to disc.
I did some trouble shooting and it is the player not my DA. There are 3 possibilities to solving the problem on this nearly one year old player:
1) Contact Toshiba and see if they will fix it. I think the warrenty is only 90 days though and when I was having problems with my rear projection they weren't the most consumer friendly people so I think they won't help.
2) Send it in for repair. Although, this is a cheap unit that cost $129 and repairs may cost significantly more.
3) Buy a new unit.
Does anyone have any other thoughts or comments on the above ideas or further thoughts?
I did some trouble shooting and it is the player not my DA. There are 3 possibilities to solving the problem on this nearly one year old player:
1) Contact Toshiba and see if they will fix it. I think the warrenty is only 90 days though and when I was having problems with my rear projection they weren't the most consumer friendly people so I think they won't help.
2) Send it in for repair. Although, this is a cheap unit that cost $129 and repairs may cost significantly more.
3) Buy a new unit.
Does anyone have any other thoughts or comments on the above ideas or further thoughts?
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