Toshiba SD1700 DVD Player
Bad sound card
I bought this model in 12/01 based on Consumer Reports recommendation, and initially it worked great.  We moved to Japan in June and after hooking everything up again, the sound was distorted.  Had someone look at it and he said the left channel was distorted from a faulty sound card.  Cost to repair?  $180!<br />Thankfully, I paid for this with VISA, so I will be filing a claim through their extended warranty program.  The repairman looked at the back of the player where it said &quot;Made in China&quot; and said that was the problem.  If it's made in Germany or Japan, he said, then the quality is good.<br />Perhaps overall, Toshiba does OK with repair ratings, but it's clear this particular model has some issues.