If it s clarity you want, the Sony has it. If it s transparency you want, the Sony also has it. For a DVD player to have the sound of an equivalent priced CD player you have to trade perhaps up to twice the price. Part of your money goes into the Video and sound processor circuit. Everything seems more detailed and clearer.
Music suddenly comes alive.
Focus, separation and imaging improve substantially. It all boils down to system synergy. So partner the Sony with the right equipment and you will be surprised how good it can be as a multi purpose player. For the price I paid for the Sony, I will give it a five for performance and a five for value. Very good picture quality, above average for audioCD, built in 5.1 decoder.