Hi.This problem started happening a couple weeks ago.When the player starts up, the left channel is lower in volume than the right channel.It's not completely dead just lower in volume.After a little while(varies from 5 minutes to 20 minutes)the volume returns to normal and both channels are equal.I swapped the left and right leads from the back and the problem followed the left channel eliminating(I think) my amps and speakers as the problem.I didn't check the FAQ because I wasn't sure how to search for this problem.Anybody care to offer any feedback? Also, I have yet to contact support,but I suppose that will be my only solution.