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jafant +1 
Need recommendation for a CD player
I agree with Nonoise, twoleftears, ericsh and the Absolute Sound Magazine in recommending the Marantz SA 8005. Dan Wright of Modwrigth instruments is also a huge fan. He now offers mods for the SA 8005. One of the reasons he likes the SA 8005 is t... 
Looking for SACD player............
TpreavesI hope you are enjoying your modwright modified Marantz as I am enjoying my modwright modified Sony. Does your unit have a separate power supply? 
Looking for SACD player............
Modwright modified Sony XA5400ES CD/SACD playerI have been enjoying my Sony for the past 7 years and was devastated when It began to struggle reading discs. I knew it was time to replace the drive assembly OR purchase a new player. The new player ... 
Interconnects
In my system the Audioquest Cheetah works best between CDP and preamp. I use Wywires Platinum between pre and power amp. A match made in heaven. 
Interconnects
mb 1audio +1Audioquest Cheetah with 36 volt supply. Make sure it is not a counterfeit. 
Looking for SACD player............
Wig, Thanks for joining in. I did install black fuses about 6 months ago and the results are wonderful. I also have SR fuses in my pre and power amps.I recently purchased a SR black A/C receptacle, and it is my intention to install it after the So... 
Looking for SACD player............
tpreaves, Jafant, bassdude, J135I received my Modwright modified Sony on Friday. The first thing I noticed was how well it was packaged. While connecting it to my system I noticed that the IEC inlet was replaced and that it made a better mechanica... 
Synergistic Red Fuse ...
nonragsThe UEF black power cord is not in the same league as the Level 1 atmosphere power cord when used in a high resolution system. I agree with OP. Have the cable company send you both and make your decision after listening to both.  Only then ... 
Looking for SACD player............
Regarding the Sony 5400ES SACD player.I recently purchased a replacement laser assembly for my 6 year old Sony. I am now providing ( as a public service ) the information necessary to purchase a genuine Sony replacement laser:Source: Encompass.com... 
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This is a honey of a tread. Like all good honey it attracts lots of flies. 
Looking for SACD player............
tpreavesCongratulations. Modwright modifications have won universal praise and I expect his mods will sound fantastic.Modwright has been known to offer a 5 year warranty. You should ask him how long a warranty he is offering for his work on the SA... 
Looking for SACD player............
tpreavesModwright gives the option of tube mods or solid state mods for the SA 80005. Which did you order?Strateahed                     10/6/16    "Is the next person going to be willing to pay me for what those guys did? Probably not. But I h... 
Looking for SACD player............
jafantSome reasons why Modwright likes the marantz SA8005 for high quality 2 channel audio.1. No video circuitry2. All digital circuitry are fully isolated from analog circuitry. ("very important with modern Hi Rez media and I have not seen this i... 
Looking for SACD player............
Modwrigth is very impressed with the Marantz SA8005 CD/SACD player as a good platform for a dedicated 2 channel audio player. He will soon offer modifications to this player. There will be a tube modification as well as a SS modification at diffe...