Color me impressed. Wow, I guess I haven't listened to enough of the collection. The Black Album was always a bit sybillant in my system and I presume that is due to mastering. It sounded like a wall up front and though the surround mix was good, it sounded like one sound and the bass overall seemed to get lost on most tracks. With the SE, Hatfield's vocals are clear and crisp without and the sybillance is gone. Surrounds are wider and both they and the bass are more clear. It still isn't up there with the best recordings, but it does sound as good as I can say I've heard it.
As a result of that, I decided to pull out my Godsmack The Other Side SACD, which I hadn't listened to on the SE yet. I have to admit, I almost teared up at how good it sounds.
Verdict: 83SE Upgrade worth every penny.