I have had a SCD-777 mod'ed by Modwright. The full fledged mod with tubes. The player is quite a different piece. Large improvements throughout, most noticeably in lower grain and hardness. Nice delineation, yet musical. I have not heard the ultra high-cost players, but this modded Sony has bettered my previous digital, CEC/Audio Note.
As a sidenote, my Sony also had problems reading certain cds. Both SACD and redbook. Prior to the upgrade, Dan of Modwright had the unit repaired under warranty, by Sony. Loading still takes time...could clean an album and stylus in less time, but it always gains tracking.
As a sidenote, my Sony also had problems reading certain cds. Both SACD and redbook. Prior to the upgrade, Dan of Modwright had the unit repaired under warranty, by Sony. Loading still takes time...could clean an album and stylus in less time, but it always gains tracking.