I picked up a used Sony DVP-NS900V player at a very good price today, ;-}, and am planning to send it to Tube Research Labs for modification.
I currently own a TRL Marantz SA-14 and had a TRL Sony 2000ES previously.
In talking to Paul today he discussed the relative merits of the SA-14 (detail) versus NS900V (analog). So I might end up keeping both and use the appropriate player for the current music/mood.
I have followed some of the discussions about the additional battery power supply modification, last year. So am interested in getting the most recent impressions of those who have now lived with the NS900V + battery modifications. Since I currently have the TRL SA-14 should I bite the bullet and get the complete NS900V modification or live with the basic modification and get the battery modification later, if I find the NS900V preferable to the SA-14?
Also has anyone moved up from the TRL NS900V with battery modifications and if so what new equipment has replaced the TRL unit.
Again I am interested in opinions on what I will gain with the battery modification, above and beyond the basic modifications. Is it 10% better, etc. Also wondering how well the batteries hold up. Will they need to be replaced every few years?
I am also interested in feedback from those who may have tried the Marantz 8001 modification (especially those who have experience with other TRL modifications). Not much discussion about the TRL Marantz 8001 modications on this forum.
My core system currently consists of:
- TRL Marantz SA-14 SACD player
- Aesthetix Calypso preamplifier with NOS Telefunken/Amperex tubes
- a pair of Parasound JC-1 monoblock amplifiers
- Wilson Benesch Discovery loudspeakers
Thanks in advance for your input.
Steve
I currently own a TRL Marantz SA-14 and had a TRL Sony 2000ES previously.
In talking to Paul today he discussed the relative merits of the SA-14 (detail) versus NS900V (analog). So I might end up keeping both and use the appropriate player for the current music/mood.
I have followed some of the discussions about the additional battery power supply modification, last year. So am interested in getting the most recent impressions of those who have now lived with the NS900V + battery modifications. Since I currently have the TRL SA-14 should I bite the bullet and get the complete NS900V modification or live with the basic modification and get the battery modification later, if I find the NS900V preferable to the SA-14?
Also has anyone moved up from the TRL NS900V with battery modifications and if so what new equipment has replaced the TRL unit.
Again I am interested in opinions on what I will gain with the battery modification, above and beyond the basic modifications. Is it 10% better, etc. Also wondering how well the batteries hold up. Will they need to be replaced every few years?
I am also interested in feedback from those who may have tried the Marantz 8001 modification (especially those who have experience with other TRL modifications). Not much discussion about the TRL Marantz 8001 modications on this forum.
My core system currently consists of:
- TRL Marantz SA-14 SACD player
- Aesthetix Calypso preamplifier with NOS Telefunken/Amperex tubes
- a pair of Parasound JC-1 monoblock amplifiers
- Wilson Benesch Discovery loudspeakers
Thanks in advance for your input.
Steve