I see that a new player has entered into the the Oppo 95 modding fray! Audiogon user name "Ricevs" has two levels of mods for $300 and $500 that are described in his link under the Oppo for sale classifieds.
His approach is interesting in that it seems geared especially to the two channel user. Whereas the two Nuforce mods of the 93 affect all 8 channels, Ricevs mods offer improved ciruitry only for the main L-R channels. Devoting the resources exclusively to 2-channel sound works for me but I'm not that into the multi-channel experience.
I cant speak for the workmanship, sound quality, or warranty (he has 15 positive-only feedback tranactions) and I can't provide a "point-for-point" comparison of Ricevs mods VS. the Nuforce mods, BUT, if they are as good, I can see at least two big advantages: (1)the upgraded Sabre DAC's of the 95 and (2) the build quality of the 95.
I doubt if this person exists but it would be great if someone could compare the following:
- Modright BDP 95 tube mod for $2700 (includes player)
- Nuforce BDP 93 XNE (or NE) mod for $1400 ($900 for NE)
- Ricevs BDP 95 level 2 mod for $1500 ($1450 till 9-11-11)
I'm really interested in the Oppo phenomenon and would love to hear more reports and opinions posted on this intriguing thread. Oh, and now for the real question: Would any of you hazzard a guess as to whether any of the three options listed above will offer a noticeable sonic improvement over my vintage (modded of course!) Anthem CD-1??? Thanks!
His approach is interesting in that it seems geared especially to the two channel user. Whereas the two Nuforce mods of the 93 affect all 8 channels, Ricevs mods offer improved ciruitry only for the main L-R channels. Devoting the resources exclusively to 2-channel sound works for me but I'm not that into the multi-channel experience.
I cant speak for the workmanship, sound quality, or warranty (he has 15 positive-only feedback tranactions) and I can't provide a "point-for-point" comparison of Ricevs mods VS. the Nuforce mods, BUT, if they are as good, I can see at least two big advantages: (1)the upgraded Sabre DAC's of the 95 and (2) the build quality of the 95.
I doubt if this person exists but it would be great if someone could compare the following:
- Modright BDP 95 tube mod for $2700 (includes player)
- Nuforce BDP 93 XNE (or NE) mod for $1400 ($900 for NE)
- Ricevs BDP 95 level 2 mod for $1500 ($1450 till 9-11-11)
I'm really interested in the Oppo phenomenon and would love to hear more reports and opinions posted on this intriguing thread. Oh, and now for the real question: Would any of you hazzard a guess as to whether any of the three options listed above will offer a noticeable sonic improvement over my vintage (modded of course!) Anthem CD-1??? Thanks!