Sony ES has been getting worse since the 9000. The 999 was a great player. It is a SACD player only with no DVD-A playback (only the DVD layer of the DVD-A). I don't know what the bulid/sound/pic quality of the 9100 is but would not be surprised if it were not as good as the 999 or the 9000.
I would get a good player for audio and wait for HD-DVD/Blu-Ray for the pic quality.
Good luck!
I would get a good player for audio and wait for HD-DVD/Blu-Ray for the pic quality.
Good luck!