Denon 2900 mod. How does it sound?

Run don't walk to get your unit to Exemplar Audio's John Tucker. I have never heard digital to approaches his complete modification. His price is $3500 including the Denon, but I do not know what the mods alone cost. At VSAC I did not think there was much difference among the many sacd mods demonstated, but recent experiences suggest this has changed dramatically. Your vinyl will be sorely challenged.

A picture would show you little. There are two half inch holes on the right side top toward the front and over the inboard tubes. On the back there are two new stereo RCA outputs. It is a shame he says nothing about the unit on the web page.

Given the high resolution of the Exemplar/Denon, you will have to work at isolating it, finding the best powercord, and the best interconnects. It is a pain in the ass, but what rewards.

Yes, I use the Neuance with the Exemplar/Denon. With one exception, I have found feet between the unit and the Neuance shelf hurt the sound. I recently tried a special isolation device from K-Works in NYC. It too hurt the sound under the Denon but did wonders under my H-Cat which is on a Neuance shelf.

Unless you have reached 200 plus hours on the Exemplar, it is not yet at its best.

Sorry, Jfz, I have been out-of-town. By now you know that it is time in any format