I am using my TL1-X with a John Wright modified Museatex Bi-Dat. I am very happy with the sound of this combination. I have also experienced a TL-1X with a Manley DAC and DCS gear. It is my opinion that the CEC is great just the way it is. I would have to hear a modified unit before I would lay down that kind of cash. The different musical presentation I can achieve by switching between a LAT balanced digital cable and a Kharma single-ended digital cable is all I have needed to tweak things.