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scd 777es sacd sony mod worth it?
Detlof, How much did that set you back? 
Sony 9000es modwright mods, what do you folks think?
Hi Scuba. What is the cost for the level 3 mods? Bybee filers, 9? Audiocom Q-Power regulators? 
Why so many Power plants for sale?
Glreno, I saw your post concerning the Audio Magic Stealth. It really blew away the CF-X. I wonder if the CF-XE would complete better. I'm in the process of selecting a plc and was wondering if you could provide the main difference in sound when y... 
Symposium Roller Blocks vs Aurious under SACD ...
Thanks for the feedback Ckturtle and others. Ckturtle, are the rollerplates included with the rollerblocks? Can you describe them? Does the Rollerblocks suffer from the issues caused by large/stiff power cords such as the Aurious? 
Audio Tekne Phono cables
Snook, I haven't had the phono cables but I'm using ic, spk, and powercord. These replaced Siltech and Nirvana (which replaced Harmonic Tech, Analysis, and Audioquest complete sets). What cables did you compare them to? Whats in your system? My is... 
SHUNYATA BLK MAMBA or WHALE ELITE?
Dolphin, The Whale uses some custom IEC so that it literally clamps the component male IEC pins . No sagging seen with this cord. Mike 
SHUNYATA BLK MAMBA or WHALE ELITE?
I had both the Black Mamba and Whale on my SCD-777ES. The Whale is a more neutral cable, dynamics are lightning fast, noise floor is lower, and bass is tighter in my system. Will need to add more Whales to system. 
Who R U?
Great post Dave. I'm 38. I have wife and 2 children (boy and girl, 6 and 8). Been married for all most 15 years. I've been a manufacturing engineer for all most 17 years. I live in western NY near Buffalo. I've been into audio since I was 12 years... 
Help Not 60Hz hum but 10Khz wine noise
Thanks for all of the input. The problem went away after I returned the Technics A10N DVDA and replaced it with a more $ Toshiba SD9200 DVDA. The DVDA player is clearly better in ever respect (audio and video) and is dead quite. 
Help Not 60Hz hum but 10Khz wine noise
Rcprince, the whine exists only when both players are conected to the preamp. It doesn't matter if one is turn on or not, I still get the whine. If I connect the DVD only to preamp, no whine. I've even disconnected the ac plug on the DVD and still... 
SACD Dominates Recommended List
Mes,Which upgrade are you doing at Audience? The $1640 Cabledriver upgrade or the $450 upgrade? These prices do not include the their cord. Thanks 
Stan Warren mod of 9000es and 333es
Simon,Was wondering what wire did Stan use as a replacement and which wires (all internal, power supply, analog output). I think the rcas are directly soldered to the analog board like in the 777ES. Was also wondering what Stan did to reduce the o... 
Modifications to digital ... SCD777ES
Hi all. I performed the Musicoat upgrade that audio_optimizer recommended on my SCD-777ES (see "SCD-1 Upgrade" thread). I treaded all integrated circuit chips, disk shaped capacitors (not can style), axle leaded resistors, diodes, and diode heat s... 
SONY SCD-1 UPGRADE
Hi all. I performed the Musicoat upgrade that audio_optimizer recommended on my SCD-777ES. I treaded all integrated circuit chips, disk shaped capacitors (not can style), axle leaded resistors, diodes, and diode heat shinks. This stuff ($105 shipp... 
Talon Khorus question
I would put Audio Tekne (spk and ic), Analysis Plus Silver Oval (spk cable), Harmonic Magic Woofer (spk and ic), Acoustic Zen (spk and ic) and Silversmith (spk and ic) on the audition list for the Khorus. The Audio Tekne I'm using replaced Siltech...