CEC modifications - do they work?????

Tadman,
Are you presently using any vibration isolation products with your CEC? What you are describing at the frequency extremes was present in my Theta Jade and much improved by going to a different vibration Iso system.
Just a thought.
Scott

Hello Abbeydog

No, I do not do these kind of things, though I know that some has good experience with that kind of stuff. Most of stuffs weakness has to be found in the construction itself. Sometimes upgrades like better, resistors, capacitors, clocking, power supplies and more really helps performance. In the CEC case, my thoughts went to change the power supply with some other diodes and maybe a new clock. Lot of people claims to have succes with black gates, I never had this nirvana yet, so I'll not buy these costly capacitors.

Any thoughts are welcome.

Thanks, Tadman

Are you sure the problems you are recounting are the problem of the transport?

Dear Ez2hear

YES!!!! Read any review of the Burmester 001 and the reviewer will state the same. It's a common problem, however, belt driven transport still has great timing, texture and homogene presentation.

Thanks,

Richard Kern of Audiomod's modifications of my CEC TL-1X within the last few months have resulted in an astonishing increase in realism and presence, tighter, deeper bass, better soundtaging and imaging and all - around more enjoyment. Does take 50 - 100 hrs to burn in, but every day seems to bring further improvement. I was skeptical myself, but now am a true believer. If you can afford the coin, you will not be disappointed.

BTW, I use a Kimber Palladium cord on the transport (Elrods everywhere else, and Aurios under the transport. Rest of system: Dodson 217 MkII dac; Wyetech Opal pre; Krell FPB 300cx amp; Von Schweikert VR5 HSE speakers; Nordost Valhallas, PAD Dominus IC's and Ensemble spkr cables. All works for me!

Neal

Neal

Neal