Sony AVD S500ES worth fixing

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My 9 year old Sony AVD S500ES has died. (It needs a new Power Board.) The repair will likely cost about $200. I'm not sure if I should spend the money to fix it, or if I should spend more to replace it.

My system is not "high end." It consists of the AVD S500ES, a pair of Vienna Acoustics Haydn loudspeakers, a Velodyne SPL-800II subwoofer, and a wireless Squeezebox.

I have a small SACD collection, but I mostly listen to MP3s that I converted from my CD collection using L.A.M.E. I do not use the AVD S500ES to play DVDs.

Since I do not use any of the Sony's home theater capabilities, an integrated amp and an SACD player could replace it.

My sense is that I'd have to spend a lot more than $200 to match the quality of the Sony, but I would like to hear your opinions.

Jeff

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Topic - Sony AVD S500ES worth fixing - Jeff Charles 12:36:48 07/18/12 (4)

I think it is worth fixing - jeromelang 01:38:57 07/19/12 (1)

RE: I think it is worth fixing - Jeff Charles 14:34:18 07/19/12 (0)

Sounds like you have come to the conclusion yourself - Chris O 18:28:44 07/18/12 (1)

RE: Sounds like you have come to the conclusion yourself - Jeff Charles 14:29:02 07/19/12 (0)

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