i own both the faces and the definitive laserdisc collection (and the japanese discs). i have a reference quality elite LDS2 pioneer laserdisc player ($5000 new), as well as two LD-V8000 industrial players that were previously owned by lucasfilm (the only LD players lucasfilm ever used). they aren't XO, but they produce a damn good image. i also own the editdriod rips and the rowman/47 rips.
to my eye, when played, these official discs look several factors better than any of the other copies i own. SEVERAL factors.
i couldn't be happier and am more than pleasantly surprised by the quality here (though anamorphic would have been nice .... oh well).
i for one am satisfied.