It is my firm belief that those who participate on this BBS (including the empeg team) would have no trouble in guiding you through the necessary steps to repair just about any problem on a player that is no longer within its warranty period.
Hugo even intends to put up a "repair guide" on the Riocar.org site with photos and everything. I don't know how that project's coming along, though. Hugo?
In fact, because of the support I can find here online, I have more confidence in the longevity of my empeg than most consumer electronics items that are still in production.
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Tony Fabris