Is it true that the audio board of Phillips DVD player manufactured 3-5 years ago is already extinct?

Question

Is it true that the audio board of Phillips DVD player manufactured 3-5 years ago is already extinct?

Answer 1

It seems likely, since there are new electronics offered every 6 months or so.  That means 5 years is 10 designs ago -- and with the typical cost of an entire new one at $50 or so, it just isn't cost-effective for them to keep old designs around past their warranty period.