Currently I use one connected to a dac via digital cable for sound and to the tv via video cable. Here are my issues. Sound wise it is excellent, although I think the dac is responsible for this. Video is excellent. I only have one SACD in my collection one so I am unable to make a comment. I haven't compared it to any other as a transport. One quirk I don't like is that it automatically defaults to upsampling and I have to disable that via the remote on every disc. I am unable to play DVD's without disconnecting the dac and using the analog audio outs to my amp. I researched this unit a lot last year prior to purchasing and noticed many reliability issues. I have had none.
Philips 963 SA -transport
I'm a budget audiophile considering a mod'ed Philips 963 SA. The BIG question is, how good is the transport? In other words,I don't want to spend the $$ on a player that will break down in a few yrs. Any Audiogoners out there who have experience w. this player? (I'm considering this player for 2 channel audio only & for its ability as a universal player. I'm esp eager to try SACD) Thanks & good listening.