Sony DVD (1 Viewer)

[Dewy]

Hi I'm new to this forum.
Need some advice regarding my dvd player.
I have a Sony DVP S530D and after playing about
twenty movies it quit working.
I'm getting a C:13 error (dirty disc) so I clean the disc
and after 3,4,5 tries it might play. Now it won't play
at all so I took it apart and cleaned the laser, didn't
help.
I contact Sony they say send it in I ask them what the min.
charge is they don't tell me. I'm thinking I may as well
just buy a new player. Any recommendations on a mid price
player.
I always thought Sony was a safe bet, but the last three
things I bought a Cd player for my car, vcr, and dvd player
were problematic.
Maybe it's time to switch brands. Any input will be greatly apprecited.
Thanks

 

[Don_Berg]

Sony is only a big name, not really the best quality/reliablity for DVD players. I've had good luck with JVC DVD players if you want a $100 or less model. If you are willing to spend $300+, Denon is good. JVC has a $20 rebate offer right now, so you can get a bargain price on the JVC XV-N40BK or XV-N50BK models, under $70 with the rebate is possible from online reswllers. Best Buy stores carry the XV-N50BK if you want to try it and have a good 30day return policy.