Wadia 170iTransport - To mod, or not to mod?

Sakahara,

The first mod I would make is to upgrade to the iTouch. The solid state drive in it makes no noise unlike the iPod Classic which uses a standard hard drive. This will improve sound quality immediately.

I am having my Wadia upgraded by ASI technologies in about a week. I will let you know how it turns out. Here is the link http://www.asi-tek.com/wadia2.html

I am getting the standard mod package and the DEXA Neutron Star Flagship Clock Upgrade.

UsBlues,

I have had nothing but good experiences with Doug at ASi. In what way is he a poor businessman?

Noshortcuts,

One mod I didn't get because I didn't feel like spending the money was to mod the Wadia so that it is battery powered. Even though I am using a Shunyata python as a power cord, and running it through a Shunyata V-Ray, I would imagine taking it completely off the electrical grid would be an improvement. Given my setup though I don't know how much of an improvement it would be. Is say a 3% improvement in sound quality worth an extra $695? In these tougher economic times these are the things I think about. Even though I can afford it I always ask is it worth the money.

hello everyone,

if you click on my system you will see my comments on the upgrade i did to my wadia.