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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
mcpherson
174 posts
 
It must have made quite an impression on you at the show. When you get the upgrade bug let me know. :)
By the way how much was the last upgrade you had done with the Bybee and audio magic?
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wig
1,274 posts
 
I'm extremely satisfied with my MW 5400 and have no desires on trying any other players since I have heard many of my friends mega dollar units.
mcpherson
174 posts
 
hopefully this year I can get the Mods done.
jfz
570 posts
 
Does anyone know if using the variable audio output control - turning down the 95s output - degrades the sound. This has certainly been the case in the past with CD players. I thought I'd read somewhere that this was not the case with the 95, however.
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rhyno
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just in case anyone is interested in a trade, am thinking of offering to trade my MW 5400 for a MW Oppo 95 (and only the MW oppo 95). will throw in spare laser assembly (which i bought thinking i'd keep the 5400 forever---which i may; only doing it to add multi-format for maybe turning my audio room into A/V)

unit is NOT for sale. only a MW oppo 95 owner with good feedback need reply. all others, no thanks!

mahalo
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