Proceed PMDT vs CDP

The PMDT is a great sounding unit. However there are some
limitations. First, it is a transport only which means you
only get digital out (AES/EBU balanced, S/PDIF RCA, and
optical), you will need to use your digital input on your
processor. If you are going to use the PMDT for DVDs you
should know that some of the newer DVDs may not play
correctly. From experience, I would recommend that you get
the latest software for the unit too (revision 3.0 or 3.01). And of course, it does not play SACD or DVD-A. Good Luck!

You might be better by modding your sony by Allen Wright (vacuumstate.com) or other modder. I heard his work. The SCD-1 modded is awesome on sacd.

I responded to a post a while back that compared both units. here is my humble comparison/response.
I have the Sony DVP 9000ES and use as a back up.
My main system is:
Proceed PMDT Transport (Works Flawlessly)
Proceed AVP2 +6 Pre/Pro
Bryston 4BSST
Nautalis 802's
Transparent PowerBank XL
Transparent Reference Balanced MM interconnects
Transparent Ultra MM Speaker Cable

I read some of the posts and decided to due a comparison of the PMDT and Sony using Jeff Lorber - "The Definitive Collection"...I also listen to Jazz. The comparison was short lived. As one said, the Sony is lean and sterile...very little low end detail. The PMDT was transparent with great extension both ways. High quality components are worth the extra investment, although I to search for the nirvana that keeps me coming back for more. Like sand through your fingers.
Good Searching.