Sony SCD-1:Is it time to tweak or upgrade to new?


Other then the ridiculously long time it takes for my SCD-1 to determine what kind of disk is inserted(not to mention the occasional refusal to read a particular disk at all)I am quite satisfied with it's performance. I was just wondering if anybody thought the technology has advanced enough to warrant 'upgrading' to the current generation. Perhaps the new Esoteric or Krell. Also are any of the tweaks for the SCD-1 of the do-it-yourself variety? I'm a bit possessive over my gear.
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I would like to upgrade my sony scd c555es. Please tell me how to contact Richard Kern, Modwright, or anyone else that can help me. How much would a major Mod cost? My higest goal is to greatly improve my redbook cd play back. I am trying to avoid spending $2000 on a highend cd player. Thank you for any help.
Jadem6, at $10k it's competition would be Meitner's SACD DAC. Read the following RE: PFO's David Robinson (Mr. "I don't Drive Stock") who switched from a hot-rodded SCD-1 to the stock Meitner.

http://www.audioasylum.com/forums/dvda/messages/7909.html
http://www.audioasylum.com/forums/hirez/messages/128800.html
http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue6/stock.htm
Kern has new tricks up his sleeve, which he, at least, feels put him solidly in the Meitner ballpark. Maybe it's just one new trick, the transformer mod.
Richard Kern of Audiomod e:mail at RKern70055@aol.com or by phone at (503)659-6599 or (503)490-860