I have an original run with LEDs that look nice, figures, legit shaker (updated my rom and pal) and can buy a color dmd. So is the spike system, hi res art, and sound worth it.....unlikely but I'll be happy for those who get it.

I somewhat agree on the audio but it is not as bad as some make it out to be. My ears have been to too many concerts but if you replace the stock speakers you can improve the sound using a 100k 1/4 watt pot on R106 (back box speakers) and if you're anal another one also on R110 (Cab speaker). The issue is the DAC works best when the signal level is high and gets static/crackly when the level is low. I did some tests and even like using this pot adjustment better then using a L-PAD system like Flipper Fidelity or Pinball Pro. I do not notice much of a difference from my other modern Sterns.

I don't dispute a remaster making a difference but I don't think I ever once nailed a ring shot and heard the spinner sound and went oooooooo if only that was remastered on SAM or spike this would sound sooooo much better

I hear you as it meets my bare minimums once doing my recommendation with the pots and removing the crackle from it.