First: I scanned the forums for my issue and found nothing, but I only have 25% of my eyesight, so I may have missed something.
This problem started when I simultaneously upgraded to Media Center 28 and bought a new integrated amp, a SU-G700 - Grand Class. The problem continues through versions 29 and 30 of Media Center.
1. Turn on the amplifier.
2. Try to start playing the first track of an album (or any track).
3. Nothing happens.
4. Press stop.
5. Press play.
6. Media Center plays the first track of the album.
7. Track plays normally and finishes.
8. Receive a generic error message that Media Center experienced an unknown error and stops playing.
9. Press the play button, and nothing happens.
10. Press the stop button.
11. Press the play button.
All tracks on any album will normally play with no further errors for the rest of the listening session.
12. Stop playing music. Go do something else.
13. Like most modern amps, because of European law, the Technics will turn itself off after 20 minutes.
Come back because you miss your music.
14. Turn the amp back on.
15. Press to play the track.
16. Go back to step 3 and do it all again.
I suppose it could be the fault of the Technics; I don't know. It just receives the musical input, not controls it.
I've ignored this problem for a long time, but it's starting to get to me. Any helpful suggestions are much appreciated.
David