What is the best matching DAC for Sony SCD-1 ?

I think the Dodson takes my 777 to another level. But personally I think the 777 is a mediocre CDP.

And my opinion is different from Mgottlieb's (for the 777, not the SCD-1): it is "okay" as a transport, but not as good (with the Dodson) as the transport section of my old Levinson No. 39, which is effectively a No. 37 transport.

i agree with drubin,the sony is ok as a transport,with the dodson dac its a nice sound,still not as nice as the levinson or cec transport(i own both),but its nice to be ready for sacd when new titles get released,i wanted to mod my sony,but the mods i was reading about were very pricey,& i felt there will be much better sacd players comming out in the future,have fun , hi5harry

I spsoke to Dodson several months ago after reading reviews of his DACs. He told me that his mods to my Sony SCD-777ES would better any DAC that he could build externally. I did not do the mod yet and good thing since the player just began screwing up.

Ralph Dodson told you that? Are you sure?

Sorry, Durbin I spoke to Dodson again last week and he told me that he does not do mods. I cannot believe that I got it wrong but he told me I was wrong. Now I am thinking who told me that?