I am too lazy to photograph my "new" Sony. Maybe tommorrow. I just want to say how great this "old, BPC" player sounds. The detail is absolutely superb. Certainly more than enough to push my Sound Dynamics' transparency to the limit. The highs are not rolled off, yet not bright. In fact they are quite penetrating and serve to effectively shine through in the most pleasing way.

Here's the thing. I will not be spending $1K on a CDP or any combo therein. So what's a guy to do? I have listened to many hi fi CDPs at the "entry level", frankly I find most to be great, but nothing overly impressive.

I would love to buy a used Rega or Marantz. The SA 8001, used, at around 500 is a great value.

Anyhow, I am fully aware that 90% of older players sound like chit for one reason or another. Perhaps ignorance is bliss, although I am not fully ignorant. I am however, blissful. Frank Black never sounded better...