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DIY clock upgrade?


Hello all you mad modders!

I’m asking for anyone that can point out exactly where the digi “clock” for the Sony xa 777 es CDP is located inside, to please tell me so I can DIY a clock upgrade, or have it done locally and overcome the bug a boo of shipping and it’s associated worries.

In fact, finding the most cost effective resource for acquiring the latest or best clock would be nice too. Is Audiomod it?

If there is some other needed info as to this maneuver apart from careful soldering, that info also would be greatly appreciated.

Pics please, if at all possible.

My most sincere thanks
blindjim

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blindjim OP
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Dgarretson

thanks much... Soon as I gave this some more thought I began to wonder if this wasn't too ambitious a project. Trend's website says the same thing about the xa 777 ES = 45.1584MHz... and the info from the Audiomod Int. site says their power sup for it is as good an idea.

Personally, I was thinking this a plug/solder 'n play, sort of deal. Nothing further. Take one out, plug another in. Finis.

The Ref site prices are simply beyond me for these two mods, (pwr sup & SC4), and made me think of the DIY aspect.

The manual, however, is a super idea. Thanks for the info on it very much.
blindjim OP
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Looking back over this thread... I came to this conclusion... For those whose abilities and technical expertise accomodate such a thing, I say it is a worthwhile endeavor.

All else may wish to simply add on a reclocking DAC to avoid any depreciation or concerns regarding a future sale of "modded" players.

it is however a very key move to getting closer to the music. Adding a DAC that reclocks the signal and virtually eliminates jitter from my CDP has really shown me another musical vista. One I am enjoying much more these days.
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