MHZS 88E comparisons?

I've recently had my 66E modded by changing the caps and wiring(as per laid out in the digital shootout)and adding nos mullards a better power cord and soft feet.It transformed the player to the point that,it would cost many thousands more to attempt to improve upon this player.

hey Montejay, did you do the mods yourself or did you send off for them? If so, to whom and how much did it cost? thanks

Hey Tholt,
My friend did the mods for me.He is familiar with the player and the modifications outlined in the shootout,and due to the complexity (removing of the circuit board)I wasn't confortable doing it myself. It cost about $250 in parts including the nos mullards.I've heard some other players costing alot more than the MHZS 66but on different systems so hard for me to compare other players to mine but comparing it now to before is like night and day.The bass is open and quick,the mids life like and the hi's have softened but still detailed.The sound is warm and not at all bright.I have about 200 hrs on the mods and still here improvement

Does anyone know where to get the MHZS 66E Modified?

Why don't you look at the Doge 6 CDP? Also a Chinese manufactured single box CDP. Not that I have anything against the MHZS, but their descriptions could border on being deceptive.

The Doge 6 (street price $1400) is a significantly better design IMHO.

In fact, I sent an email requesting an opinion from Mr. Lampizator himself and he wrote, "The DAC is like Lampucera, the output stage is opamp free so it is honest. I would give it a GO."

Granted I bought mine off Agon for $1000, but for $400 more I believe you are getting a much better unit than either the 66 or the 88 without requiring the mods.

YMMV

Regards,
Mark