Sony 9000ES: DanWright or StanWarren Mod

Simon: I'm sure Stan Warren's modifications are an improvement over the sound of the stock units--as are the less-extensive modifications offered by other modifiers. I would be interested in hearing more about any comparisons between the various modifications available.

Clarification: I should have stated: " Stan Warren's output stage offers unparralled sonic and electrical performance, as compared to ANY "drop in" replacement, that is available to the other modifiers. This makes his gain stage very esoteric indeed."

As a former Sales Enginner, who has represented a high performance IC's manufacturer, with 1200 different types of IC's, this is my qualified opinion.

Stan came up with his circuit design based on sonic comparisons of various circuit implementations, and compared them to these "drop in" replacement devices.

Stan has not always implemented his proprietary circuitry.
In his modifing past, he also used and implemented the best of the best "drop in" gain stages. This qualifies him to understand all of the variations, and their inherent sonic performance charactaristics, along with their limitations.

I have personaly told Stan to charge MORE for his services. I feel that many people overlook him, because they perceive him as a budget guy's modifier. In reality, he is nothing less than world class.

Is there anywhere online where I can find some specifications or details about his modifications? Thanks.

Ehider: I told Stan the same that he should charge more. Everytime I ask him to do something form me I feel terribly uncofortable. However, for Stan it is matter of principle. He is not only high professional but wonderful human being, as I am sure you well aware off. Simon
Rpell: call him and ask - thats it, that simple. you want to know more about Stan Warren? Firstly, he is "S" in PS Audio who in this phase of his life prefer to work from home (He is single father). If you want to know more then do search with key words....you guest it:"Stan Warren"

I also own the 9000es modded by Stan Warren and I am really impressed with the sound. As a matter of fact, I got rid of my expensive processor because the analog part of the 9000es as improved by Stan sounded better. the liveliness of music presented by the modded 9000es is unsurpassed.