The Philips is sold. The Sony is still available. Modding this unit will take it to another level altogether. No finer place than SACDmods.com for this. Here's what Matt can and will do for the buyer if they so choose:
SACDmods for the 222ES
I would have done it but I'd already modded my 555ES and felt this was overkill for the limited time I listen at the office.