I still have my sp 1000 and still think its a bargain even at list price for all format playback as well as build quality.
IMO...the sp 1000 is exactly neutral and the Denon and Pioneer players are the ones that are on the brighter side of neutral.
You won't find a more musical and balanced sounding universal for anywhere near the sp 1000's price.
Besides a 3910 and 5900, I also compared the sp 1000 to a RAM modded Philips 963sa and a Modwright signature 9000.
The RAM modded 963sa was no competition for the 1000, and the Sig 9000 had maybe 10% better redbook playback whith the sa-cd playback being closer yet.
Of course on picture quality, none of the above are equal to the sp 1000.
Greg
IMO...the sp 1000 is exactly neutral and the Denon and Pioneer players are the ones that are on the brighter side of neutral.
You won't find a more musical and balanced sounding universal for anywhere near the sp 1000's price.
Besides a 3910 and 5900, I also compared the sp 1000 to a RAM modded Philips 963sa and a Modwright signature 9000.
The RAM modded 963sa was no competition for the 1000, and the Sig 9000 had maybe 10% better redbook playback whith the sa-cd playback being closer yet.
Of course on picture quality, none of the above are equal to the sp 1000.
Greg