Agghhh......My surround sound receiver went out...WTH

[stoncold32]

This sucks....I got ready to turn my PS3 the other night, and I turned on my surround sound receiver, and all of a sudden it started flashing "PROTECT" on the display.

This is a load of crap; I use the thing maybe 8-10 hours/week, never have it to where it's really loud. Anybody else had this happen with a Sony receiver? What did you do? Is it basically a goner?

I even unplugged all the speakers and it's still doing it.....

[Blzer]

Exactly what Sony model is it?

I'll look it up on the AVS forums and see if anybody else has had this issue or knows how to cope with it.

[SqueakyD]

I owned an STR model Sony receiver a few years ago that had the exact same problem. I did some thorough searching online (even on AVSforums as mentioned, they're pretty good source) and pretty much figured out that it was a dud. Seemed like a TON of people had the same problem. This was right when the warranty ended too!

I hope there's a solution found for your receiver. I just suggest that if you end up buying a new one, look for something other than a Sony.

[GAMEC0CK2002]

I feel your pain. I had my JBL subwoofer go out. Luckily, I only paid $50 on ebay for it. Gotta get a new one this holiday season.

[stoncold32]

Quote: Originally Posted by Blzer

Exactly what Sony model is it? I'll look it up on the AVS forums and see if anybody else has had this issue or knows how to cope with it.

Actually, good point. I've been a member over there for several years...mostly lurking though. But I'll do a search. More than likely though, it's crapped out on me as other people in here have stated. :- (

Quote: Originally Posted by SqueakyD

I owned an STR model Sony receiver a few years ago that had the exact same problem. I did some thorough searching online (even on AVSforums as mentioned, they're pretty good source) and pretty much figured out that it was a dud. Seemed like a TON of people had the same problem. This was right when the warranty ended too! I hope there's a solution found for your receiver. I just suggest that if you end up buying a new one, look for something other than a Sony.

I think I'm in your same boat, unfortunately.

I saw one in the black friday ads for next week at CC. Do you suppose if I pick it up this weekend, will I be able to take the black friday ad in(on black friday) and get a price adjustment? That way at least I can make sure I get it.

[GAMEC0CK2002]

That's 50/50 at best. Normally they don't price adjust black friday pricing. You might get lucky and get helped by a temporary hire that either doesn't know the policy or doesn't really care.

Quote: Originally Posted by stoncold32

Actually, good point. I've been a member over there for several years...mostly lurking though. But I'll do a search. More than likely though, it's crapped out on me as other people in here have stated. :- ( I think I'm in your same boat, unfortunately. I saw one in the black friday ads for next week at CC. Do you suppose if I pick it up this weekend, will I be able to take the black friday ad in(on black friday) and get a price adjustment? That way at least I can make sure I get it.

[koebner]

I had a Sony receiver do the same thing years ago;it's bricked.
I've owned Kenwood and Yamaha receivers since.

[p_rushing]

Quote: Originally Posted by stoncold32

Actually, good point. I've been a member over there for several years...mostly lurking though. But I'll do a search. More than likely though, it's crapped out on me as other people in here have stated. :- ( I think I'm in your same boat, unfortunately. I saw one in the black friday ads for next week at CC. Do you suppose if I pick it up this weekend, will I be able to take the black friday ad in(on black friday) and get a price adjustment? That way at least I can make sure I get it.

I don't see why not. You should leave it in the box though and bring it with you. You could then actually return it and buy right back if they made you do that.