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Upsamplers, DACs, jitter, shakes and analogue withdrawals, this is it.

But you haven`t heard it Robert!

The criteria we were judging the SCD-1 with was purely CD playback, and I certainly would put the Heart up against the stock SCD-1 in this respect; as ever though, it`s down to taste and I don`t doubt some would prefer the SCD-1.

The Sony DVP-S9000ES is a different kettle of fish entirely and I`m considering this player myself for it`s DVD-V ability primarily but also with an eye on the SACD playback, because there aren`t enough titles for me to but just a dedicated SACD player. The DVD-V ability also gives me access to the many DAD`s which are available with no audible watermarking, so I`ll agree that the Sony seems like a bargain if the various reviews and recommendations are accurate.

The only thing stopping me from auditioning this player is the mention in this month`s `What Video & TV` of an upcoming Philips SACD1000 which appears to have the same specs as the Sony, with the same price exactly; I`ve always prefered the Philips CD players to the Sony and believe Philips are simply a better company all round, so I`ll be hanging on to see what they come up with.

Have you any idea if this player has been released anywhere else in the world, or do you have any info in general on the Philips player?
I`ll probably post an enquiry on `High-Rez` to see if I can find out more although the Sony 9000ES does receive a `Best Buy` in `What Video & TV` - but this hasn`t put me off at all :0)

Best Regards,
Chris Redmond.


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