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Richard Kern modified Sony SCD-777 ES - what to replace it with

My Sony SCD-777 ES with extensive Richard kern mods  laser is starting to fail.  Common issue.I bought an Oppo UDP-205 as a backup.  However, I do not think it is even close to the sound of the Sony..
Looking for feedback on options.  Interested in 2 channel SACD and CD.
1. Install a new laser?2. Modify the Oppo 2053.  Sell Oppo and buy a Marantz SA-10 or similar.
Thank you.
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There is a used Esoteric UX-1 which was a 14K universal player with the r to r ladder dac.  The Music Room is selling for under $2300.00.
i was thinking of getting for a spare as I have the UX-3 with the same dac.  It blows away any Sony SCD777ES modified or not.  It also has Esoterics BEST transport, the VRDS NEO Transport which the better high end manufacturers buy from them.  
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