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so i decided to take a better look into what i think is causing the problem. took a flashlight and peeked into the headphone jack of the player. i did notice that when looking straight forward into the jack, there is only 1 gold plate on one side. i dont know the exact term used for the but im pretty sure it is a connection point from the jack to the input of the headphone. it sort of looks like there is supposed to be 2 of these on both sides.... maybe 1 has broken off? can someone else confirm this? it would be in the inside all the way at the end where the top of the input of the headphone jack would be. .. if that is so, then i will regretfully say my S706 has died after only 6 months of use on a side note, i was wondering if anyone knows the phone number to Sony World, im going to try to get this baby fixed at some point. it is still one of my fav's

spann, did you try to warranty it? i'd buy it again but for whatever reasons they dont make the 4gb version in the US. if they had them in pink i'd be all over them! tuff guys sport pink

Hi ppls, HELP! I too am experiencing the same problem with my s706 purchased in Japan. Well it first started with me thinking my headphones were bad, which they actually were. Got my replacement NC022's and they worked fine for some time. But do to delays for the replacement, in the meantime i purchased a Cowon D2 w/a pair of shure E500's(which is pretty awesome). Then my battery died out one day so i decided to use my sony. To my dismay, crackling noises from both headphones were very apparent along with just total horrendous sound. Thought it was my headphones, but I plugged in my shure's and it was the same. So i think i have concluded my player as totally unuseable! which sux... It was awesome as a primary and even a secondary player!! Love the noice cancellation feature and the EQ is top quality. It feels like such a trajedy to have this baby sitting on the shelve. So basically i was wondering if you guys found any solutions on how to fix it. I believe the problem has somethign to do with the headphone out output. I'd warranty it but i high doubt sony USA would accept it, as being a model made for and bought in Japan. I have the warranty card and box and everything but i need to go searching for the receipt. Any helpful suggestions appreciated!!