I used to have Sony 9000es modwright it's now under repair, the laser gave up, ten years ago it's one of the best SACD DVD player, but technology is now different, better and cheaper, I bought the Yamaha s1000 SACD, and the marantz SACD 8005, I used my marantz to my other system, the Yamaha right now is on my main system, to tell you the truth both of this player are very very good, either one you can't go wrong, for me I don't have any preference they are both neutral, powerfully musical, smooth, well made, I like Dan Wright (modwright) I don't have any desire to modify any of this players, even if there is any available modder, they are that good.i will never buy Sony , no parts, no available service.