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Who Does the Best Mods on CD Players

I own a Pioneer PD-75 player. Am considering spending a couple hundred or so on a mod since I can't afford to buy the player of my dreams. Any opinions about who out there does the best job modding players - for example John Hillig of Musical Concepts or Stan Warren, etc.? Are these mods worth the money? Do they really improve the sound of the player? Any advice is very much appreciated.

Rockyboy
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rockyboy OP
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Thanks for the tips. I'll include Dan Wright in my list of people to call.

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rockyboy OP
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Hate to beat the dead horse, but will a $400 mod to an older player like my Pioneer Elite PD75 make it competitive with today's players? When I asked a modifier in the past what sonic improvements I could expect, I didn't get what I thought was a clear answer. I recently auditioned a Classe CDP3 and heard much more detail and bass; but that player sells for $1,600. Does replacing parts like caps and resisters and adding Bybee filters really make a significant difference. Also, are there mods available for my player so it will upsample to 24/96 or 24/192?

Rockyboy
rockyboy OP
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Talked to Stan Warren today. He really came across as a straight shooter. He did not recommend modding my Pioneer CD player. Claimed that there were too many limitations on a player this old; that I'd be happier buying a new unit. I appreciated his candidness. Wish he were local so I could learn more from him.
Rockyboy
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