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Modwright sony xa5400 vs Modwright Oppo 95

Anyone got a chance to compare modded xa5400 and Oppo 95 units? How would you define the overall sound character of the two? I am using Merlin speakers with ARS filarmonia amplifier. I like to listen Jazz and Classical mainly. Would like to have a great resolution, vocal clarity, focused sound stage and full bodied presentation (..of Piano and string instruments).
Not looking for comparison between stock and modded units.
Please help me decide between the two. Thanks.
celestial_audio
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wig
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Knghifi,

Which direction did you find the hifi fuses worked best in the 5400 and power supply. Just replaced my fuses yesterday and will give them a week to breakin and reverse them if needed.

Right now the arrows are pointing toward the front of the player and arrow pointing to the rear on the power supply, I believe this info was given to me a while back.

My fuses are the new black ones.

Thanks
knghifi
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Wig, I don't have a MW Sony but MW Transporter. Fuse is not easily accessible and forgot the direction. In my VAC Sig MKIIa preamp, facing the fuse holder, I prefer the right to left direction.

The difference and improvements were so dramatic, I repeated the test many many times to confirm it wasn't just too much wine from dinner :-) I'm not into tweaks but these do make a difference.

Please report your results after everything settles. I will be very interested.
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The IEC fuse are easy to access and the direction do make a big difference. I typically play Cannon D and turn the fuse in the direction that has better high frequency extension.

I'll report back after I have about 120 hours on them.
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Will have my MW 5400 back on Tuesday with Bybee musicrails and Audio Magic Gen ZX :o)
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Had my MW 5400 modded with Bybee Musicrails and Audio Magic Gen ZX and the sound is "UNBELIEVABLE"! You can litterly walk into the soundstage and touch the performers, you get the musicians are in your room type of feeling. More to follow but if you don't have this upgrade I recommend you consider this. I rate this upgrade over any tweaks or component changes I have ever conducted. You will be blown away!
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