SCD-1 vs DVP-S9000ES

I haven't compared. What I've read is that the SCD-1 sound is more defined and dynamic. The S9000ES has more accurate mid-range and deeper bass. All differences are subtle. I can't verfiy any of this, but the SCD-1 overall is generally viewed as a better player. I still love my S9000ES.

The SCD-1 surpasses the DVP-S9000ES in every category.

Tmartinjn: I agree with you 100%. I owned 777es (very close to SCD-1) and 9000ES, I choose 9000ES by reasons you indicated and you are correct that most audiophiles view SCD-1/777es as better player.
Gmonis: please be easy on us. Did you express your opinion derived from actual comparison or did you repeat opinion of most audiophiles which is fine of course but still has to be stated and not to confuse with actual comparison - simon