That is a pretty expensive fix. I have been reading around and this seems like a common issue with almost all direct output 5.1 or 7.1 with sacd, dvd a, and dolby hd and dts hd.

I have not yet watched the discs that come with the player. Are they helpful or a waste of time?
Either way I am still very happy with this player and from what I have read I could not have done even close to better for the money.