I've had a chance to compare an Esoteric SA-60 with a fully modded (to tube stage) Sony NS999ES, and preferred the SA-60 for its deeper sound stage and smooth yet detailed treble.
Incidentally, I prefer my Sony DVP-9000ES to my 9100ES for audio, though the 9100ES is superior for video and has HDMI output. I now use a Sony PlayStation 3-80 for video.
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Incidentally, I prefer my Sony DVP-9000ES to my 9100ES for audio, though the 9100ES is superior for video and has HDMI output. I now use a Sony PlayStation 3-80 for video.
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