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Stan Warren mod of 9000es and 333es

Yesterday, I spoke with Stan Warren, he finished upgrade to my 9000es and send it to me. In about a month, I will post my listening experience, now since many people were interested in this (or similar 333es) mod I briefly report that Stan told me: Most of parts ate surface mounted and therefore due to their small size substitution is difficult. He installed Black Gate capacitors in power supply as well as in signal path, exchanged op-amp from poorly sounding to nuch better sounding (surpisingly not more expensive, I think Sony people simply did not perform listening tests if specs are OK), changed wiring, reduce output impedance to about 100 ohms and few other things. His sonic expression was that it became spacier and airy (exactly what doctor order). Of course, after break-in (3-4 weeks, usually) sound will be even better. Price is $250 plus shipping. He can be reached at 541/344 - 3696 PST time zone. Simon
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simontju OP
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Hello Mike:
My computer crushed and I could not read your message until now. My e-mail is SimonTJU@aol.com. I am afraid to confuse in relaying messages. I feel that it would be much better if you cll Stan direct (541/344 - 3696, EST). He is extremely nice guy and he will help you with advise even if you will not give him job at the moment. I will receive my 9000es only today. In a few days/weeks I will post my observations of this mod. ALSO, I lost phone number of MagiCoat you gave me due to the computer crush. If you can please e-mail me this info. Thanks. Simon
simontju OP
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Trelja: very good question and Ehider gave excellent answer. I will allow to ellaborate here,briefly describing Stan Warren credentials: Hi is "S" in PS Audio and Paul Mcgowen is the "P". Lately, Stan choose to modify other units rather to manufacter his own. (He, of course can build pre/power amp speakers). I love tube equipment. Two non-tube amps are as good as tubes, in my personal limited opinion. One is digital amp Bel Canto EV0 (a bit lean) and... ADCOM modified by Stan, It has - no signature of transistors at all. Price: $250 for 2-3 months labor? There is no guarantee that it will bring him new customers, and also there is long waiting list. I waited 6-7 weeks before Stan could looked into my 9000es. Well, now results: I have 9000es for about a week, sound changes every day. However, even today, I can state its the best CD sound I ever had in my life ( comparison with CEC TL1 Transport, Timbre Technology jitter reduction box and DAC, Electraglide digital cords). In SACD mode its easy outperforms Sony 777es I had before. I am extremely thankful to Stan. In general, if your "modifier" knoes ehat he is doing bying enexpensive electronics and modifying its power supplies and analog stage is the best cost-effective way to improve your system. Good luck. Simon
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