Knghifi,
Which direction did you find the hifi fuses worked best in the 5400 and power supply. Just replaced my fuses yesterday and will give them a week to breakin and reverse them if needed.
Right now the arrows are pointing toward the front of the player and arrow pointing to the rear on the power supply, I believe this info was given to me a while back.
My fuses are the new black ones.
Thanks |
Wig, I don't have a MW Sony but MW Transporter. Fuse is not easily accessible and forgot the direction. In my VAC Sig MKIIa preamp, facing the fuse holder, I prefer the right to left direction.
The difference and improvements were so dramatic, I repeated the test many many times to confirm it wasn't just too much wine from dinner :-) I'm not into tweaks but these do make a difference.
Please report your results after everything settles. I will be very interested. |
The IEC fuse are easy to access and the direction do make a big difference. I typically play Cannon D and turn the fuse in the direction that has better high frequency extension.
I'll report back after I have about 120 hours on them. |
Will have my MW 5400 back on Tuesday with Bybee musicrails and Audio Magic Gen ZX :o) |
Had my MW 5400 modded with Bybee Musicrails and Audio Magic Gen ZX and the sound is "UNBELIEVABLE"! You can litterly walk into the soundstage and touch the performers, you get the musicians are in your room type of feeling. More to follow but if you don't have this upgrade I recommend you consider this. I rate this upgrade over any tweaks or component changes I have ever conducted. You will be blown away! |
Wig,
More details please. What specifically did you have done and who did the work etc..... |
i'll mention i just did something made a large difference in resolution: i put the sony chassis power cord on a transformer-based conditioner, and the analog power supply on a passive (ala straight to the wall). this makes sense as the draw of the sony is minimal..trannys wont hurt dynamics in this case. |
Modwright added the Bybee rails to the dac and Audio Magic Gen ZX within the chasis to combat RFI/EMI to my MW Sony 5400. The unit was already superb but now it's Magical!
The first thing you will notice is a very transparent sound with deeper and wider soundstage that is organic and natural sounding. I listen to alot of acoustic guitar, violin, cello and piano music. I can clearly hear the hammer from the piano returning back to the assembly,with notes that are airy and appears to be floating in my room no where near the boundaries of the speakers. Fingering of notes are so lifelike you would think you are part of the show.
Guitar, violin and cello are my favorite and the sound is rich and vibrant, hearing the string and body of the instrument is unbelievable. The best way I can describe the difference is you are pulled in on an emotional level.
The music is so engaging you can feel the artist emotion and mood.
My boys are classical pianist and love Einaudi Ludovico, played this cd and they came running in and asked what did I do? Needless to say, I spent the next hour standing up listening while they took their turns in the sweetspot. The sound was beautiful standing, and listening from another room which reminded me of the Thiels 2.2 speakers which piano sounded so real from another room.
I really can't think of another mod that will bring you this type of satisfaction without spending $$$'s and only give you a fraction of the performance of Bybee music rails and Audio Magic Gen ZX module. You will get a sharper image, wider/deeper soundstage, much faster transients, longer decay notes and a satisfying musical experience.
It feels like I'm at a live performance everytime I sit down to listen and boy, what a joy!
My compliments to Dan and his team for a job well done!
Wig |
Wig
You are so excited that I wanna box up my stock 5400 and send it in right now!
What type of pre/amp are you using? My recent pre upgrade made the redbook sound almost the same as the sacd playback. In fact I probably prefer the r/b due to the fact that it sounds a bit warmer. |
Mcpherson,
I'm using Herron VTSP 3A Tube pre and Herron M1 mono amps!
Wig |
Are you upgrading? I saw that you had them for sale. Did you have the 5400 before it was Modded? If so what changes did you notice the most? |
It's awesome equipment but I'm moving to a tube integrated amp. I bought my 5400 after one of the audio shows already modded. |
It must have made quite an impression on you at the show. When you get the upgrade bug let me know. :)
By the way how much was the last upgrade you had done with the Bybee and audio magic? |
I'm extremely satisfied with my MW 5400 and have no desires on trying any other players since I have heard many of my friends mega dollar units. |
hopefully this year I can get the Mods done. |
Does anyone know if using the variable audio output control - turning down the 95s output - degrades the sound. This has certainly been the case in the past with CD players. I thought I'd read somewhere that this was not the case with the 95, however. |
just in case anyone is interested in a trade, am thinking of offering to trade my MW 5400 for a MW Oppo 95 (and only the MW oppo 95). will throw in spare laser assembly (which i bought thinking i'd keep the 5400 forever---which i may; only doing it to add multi-format for maybe turning my audio room into A/V)
unit is NOT for sale. only a MW oppo 95 owner with good feedback need reply. all others, no thanks!
mahalo |
Newbie question. I'm currently thinking of getting an Oppo 95 and came across this thread. What are these "modifications" being discussed here? From what I can understand Dan from Modwright does some mods to Sony 5400 and Oppo 95 and they are marvelous.
How do I get these "mods" from Dan?
What is the cost? |
Kzhtoo, Google Modwright and research everything you need.
There is a lot of info about these mods. |
Any break in time with mod by Modwright? Stock Oppo takes forever to break in (currently at 250 hr) and I seriously hope I don't have to go through that process again. |
Rhyno - If you are interested I have a less than 6 months old MW Oppo 95 with every mod available on it for sale!
E-mail me at gfroman@yahoo.com if anyone interested. |
I've got a sweet modwright xa5400 with the truth mods, etc. I'd like to sell if anyone is interested. steve@bkmonterey.com |
I've experimented with several receptacles and Modwright CDP's and PS sound best plugged into a Oyaide R1. YMMV. |
Modwright has a special this weekend only...I just ordered my second XA5400ES full mod wt Truth Umbilical and Bybee purifiers for the AC rails:) I made the mistake of selling my first one and have lamented ever since:( There will be music again, sometime near the middle of January!! |
Dave_b,
Good to hear! I love mine with the Bybee rails, so musical... |
Dave_b, I remember when you sold it. I had a feeling it would be a regret.
I love my Modwright 999se. It has the Signature Truth with a Truth Umbilical. Very musical. |
12-20-12: Dave_b
Modwright has a special this weekend only...I just ordered my second XA5400ES full mod wt Truth Umbilical and Bybee purifiers for the AC rails:) I made the mistake of selling my first one and have lamented ever since:( There will be music again, sometime near the middle of January!!
Dave_b (System | Reviews | Threads | Answers | This Thread) Dan is taking orders on MW Oppo 105 and I would wait for owner reviews before ordering a XA5400. There's an AC thread and appears 105 is a BIG winner. |
I am waiting due to low post Holiday funds anyway:( |
Wonder how the Modded MW 105 sounds in comparison to the MW5400? |
Wig, I talked to Dan last week (email actually). He pretty much indicated what is in his blog on the 105 vs the 95 also applies to the 105 vs the Sony. I also asked him to compare use of the modded 105 to the sony with digital in as a DAC. He indicated he had not really done a careful a/b between the two as a DAC.
If I were not interested in DAC capability, I would probably hold on to my Sony. I think if you are buying new, the 105 is a no-brainer. |
Brownsfan,
Thanks for info, not into DAC's at this point |
To my ears, I preferred Modwright Oppo 95 over Modwright Sony XA5400 in my system (bought both and compared them side by side) . Given the potential of modded Oppo units, I will swing for 105 as this will serve as DAC as well. I liked the openness and sense of increased sound stage of sony unit but liked rest everything in Oppo 95 (rich midrange, body of instruments, imaging etc). Talking to Dan, Oppo 105 is open and detailed like sony while keeping the signature sound of 95. Could be a real winner.. |
I'll let you know as my modwright oppo 105 is coming tomorrow. I also had the modwright sony and still have the modwright oppo 95. I also added the Bybee rails to the new Oppo. |
Jwm, I will be wanting to hear from you as your 105 breaks in. I plan to go for the 105 if it is indeed a substantial upgrade over the ModWright
Sony. |
I will get the modded 105 unit mid Feb. Ordered with bybee rail and audio magic pulse gen. Jwm, I am also very I interested in hearing your impressions of 105 compared to 95. Thanks. |
So, what 6SN7/rectifier tube is your favorite in Modwright Oppo? How would you rank them?
I liked Sylvania VT231 and Create Audio rectifier in MW oppo 95.
I am wondering if any body compared Shuguang CV181-Z or Psvane CV181-T tubes to popular NOS tubes like TSRP, KenRad, RCA grey, Sylvania 6sn7W etc.. |
I am also very interested to hear what you think of the 105 vis a vis the 95! |
i've listened to ge, rca (brown base), several sylvanias, gold
aero and tung sol. they all provide a slightly different presentation--especially, resolution and frequency response and tonality.
my favorite is the rca because of its richness. the brimar is most balanced, in that it is on the neutral side, with a slight touch of warmth. it certainly provides enough detail, without emphasizng the treble.
i would like to hear a mullard someday. |
The Sony is superior to any Oppo player for 2 channel in my book. The Oppo still imparts it's "processor" sound on the music. |
The Modright Oppo 105 blows the doors off the Modright Oppo 95. I only have 30 hours on the player and if it did not break in any more I would be pleased like a pig in mud. This player is way more organic in the mids, much quieter, more dynamic, and the pace is much faster. The soundstage is huge with much better image outlines. Dan hit this one out of the ball park. The Oppo 95 is much slower much more lean in the mids. Thank you Dan you did it again. |
I also heard the Modwright OPPO 105 and it clearly betters the modified 95 (which I really enjoyed).It is an improvement in all parameters.The most noticeable are an increased transparency, resolution and a more open spacious sound.In addition this unit has an increased organic-natural character. Music is powerful yet with sense of ease flow.The 95 was very good, the modified 105 has advanced to an entirety superior level.There's more emotion communication which is for me a high level compliment.
Regards, |
Thanks Jwm and Charles1dad. This is very exciting. How is the base response compared to 95? Let us know how it changes over time.. |
The bass is more powerful and musical |
Sstalwar,
Everthing is better!
Regards, |
Hey Jeff(JWM), you too Charles, let's be clear on this, you both kinda like the new MW/Oppo 105? Your comments were sorta vague. |
JWM,
Did you add any other mods besides the Bybee? Are you using the stock tubes and power cords? Did you request the "hole'' for a potential taller rectifier tube? |
No mods except the Bybee rails. I'm using the same tubes in the new unit as my old one. The two 13EM7 are stock tubes as I don't have new old stock tubes of them. |
No hole and I'm using coincident power cords. |
Rfogel8,
I should be more emphatic, it's not bad .
Regards, |
Thank you Jwm and Charles1dad ! |
