Is the Modwright for an Oppo udp205 worth it?

^The Oppo 205 as a DAC punches above it's weight class. It's connectivity options for other digital sources is fairly extensive.
 Using an external DAC frequently adds greater jitter. The extent of which can vary by transmission type. Unfortunately the Oppo 205 doesn't afford I2S.  For disc playback it's moot.

@deanshias

Very glad to hear your thoughts on the Modwright Oppo. Bravo!!!

Don’t worry about missing out on the Phillips rectifier. Though I have never heard it if you read 5u4g shootouts it is not even top 10.

If I were looking for a new (not NOS) rectifier, I would try one of the Kron limited editions he makes for the Lampizators. The posts I’ve read about them say very good things.

https://shop.best300b.com/products/kr-5u4g-rk-limited-series

That said I have a U52 and I am very, very happy with it. Though now, they are getting quite hard to find.

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.

Andy is a good guy and stands by what he sells. 👍

Your rubes are going to take a around 200 hours to settle in and start sounding their best. Enjoy! 

chazzzy007

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

@deanshias

I’d say most are around 200 hours. You’ll see changes throughout that initial period. Most of the changes later are usually subtle detail related changes.

Dan Wright is one of the good guys in Audio I have owned three of his Oppo Mods a 83se ss mod. a 95 tube mod and now the 205 tube mod I feel no need to try and  upgrade, to me that is the best compliment I can give   I also own his Ls 36.5DM preamp stunning !!

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

Quoting the earlier post from @Melm11-25-2019 12:04pm
#####There’s nothing you can achieve with a mod that you cannot achieve with a separate DAC which you can run straight from your Oppo. Probably less expensively, better SQ and with way more choices and flexibility. For the price of the mod you can get a great DAC. That system will also hold its resale value a lot better. You can get a DAC with tubes if you wish, but best place for tubes IMO is at preamp or receiver level.####

Oh really? :-)

Which one of these separate DACs play surround/multichannel ?  What about all the great Multi channel SACD and BlueRay audio only?  Tidal streamed via ROON offers atmos and surround as well....

Pink Floyd Dark Side of the Moon in 5.1?  Can't wait to hear the screaming woman in 5.1 on a ModWright 205.

BTW  I don't mind at all popping for new BlueRay audio only.  Damn the futility...full speed ahead

That said the real issue here is finding the right PreAmp/Proc with 7.1 analogue in.  Which one would you suggest with tube stages Melm?

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.