Is the Modwright for an Oppo udp205 worth it?

mars2k

Im considering a 2 channel amp with theater pass-through. Its hard to find a 7.1 analog inputs amp. So going to stick with a receiver seperate pass-through amp.  Im going to be doing an a/b test soon with an Aesthetix Mimas with dac card and the MW Oppo. 

Thanks goofy.. i actually went through w the mod and i am very happy w it. Thx.

Your right. It is a stupid question. But f u for your nice response.

There are so many mixed reviews that it's hard to determine how the outcome truly is. I understand that its system dependent,  but at this price that shouldnt be. Is there some kind of return or satisfaction policy? 

Desktop/jriver > Matrix h usb card > Oppo > Arcam avr400 receiver (next year hopefully a Aesthetix Mimas) > Vandersteen Treos.

Thanks everyone for the info. I will call them tomorrow. It seems like theres much more good reviews than bad ones. I do like rolling the tubes, so this might scratch the itch :)

Wish there someone or some place local to hear it.

What DAC would u run from the Oppo that would work better? 

I like the approach that you're saying. But I like how versatile the Oppo is. Especially with all the formats. Have you heard the Modwright Oppo?  I know things look good on paper but can sound so different in reality.

chazzzy007

I just payed and made the order. Probably going to send it out tomorrow. What tubes/rectifers can u recommend?

Good advice. Thanks. I will definitely report on it when I get it... in like 3 weeks :/ Has anyone used the tube section with HT? I usually have the 2 channel rca outputs with remaining 5 channels for HT.

Is there a site or place to order these tubes? I usually order from upscale audio but dont see them on there.

Getting excited to hear this... Cant believe I'm DAC-less for almost two more weeks, feels like the 90's...  not sure if I'll be upset or happy, if this mod sounds better than vinyl.

Thanks mambacfa.

So I called and switched the umbilical to the WyWires version. They said it is an improvement... and at this point, might as well upgrade it. Going to stay with me the stock tubes/rectifier for a little to get a base for comparison at least. (Unless theres a sale on them :)

(On 3rd day of listening)

Damn this sounds so much better! My wife needed 3 seconds to tell the difference. Not by a little... but substantially. The first impression is that everything is larger!.. Wider, more imaging, more sonics, details are where they need to be, pleasurably analytical, voices and instruments sound like they have their own speaker. I now understand when reviews said harshness disappears, very musical (for me it means that my foot is tapping, singing, and getting into the song and not just impressed by how good it sounds). HT is more engaging also. Very happy with upgrade. Only problem is... I'm curious to see how better tubes sound!

I must say that the Modwright is blooming even more by the day. It really is worth the upgrade. 

So just ordered (and starting off) with a pair of Sylvania 6DJ8 and an RCA 5R4-GY NOS WWII Rectifier from vintagetubeservices.com. Andy who I talked to sounds like he really knows his stuff and Modwright recommended him.

chazzzy007

...in the process of breaking them in.. is that how long they normally take to break in (200 hrs)? ...loving them so far.