[sj32]

my cp72 is not reading disk now. I understand this is common. $90 to fix. Can buy a dennon 1600 local for 390. Is the denon as good of picture as the panasonic cp72? will I continue to have problems with the panasonic?

 

[betterdan]

My CP72 died after 8 months with the same symptoms you are having. I gave it away and bought the Denon 1600. Believe it or not the 1600 has slightly better picture quality. I love the picture quality of Panasonics but this is the second player from them that has died prematurely.

 

[cschang]

Yup...my CP72 just died with the same problem, same cost to fix, also lasted about 8 months. I picked up a Pioneer 563a to replace it.

 

[ThumperBoy]

There appear to be lots of these common failures with the CP72 after 7-8 months, looks like its actually worth an extended warranty! Have there been any reported failures of the single disc models Denon DVD-1600, Panasonic XP30,XP50,RP82?