Cody,
Do you know what DAC chipset is in your unit? This will have a great deal to do with the "modders" opinion of whether it is "worth" upgrading. As I understand it, they are basically stuck with the DAC used by the manufacturer. They improve all the surrounding analog circuitry. So they want to start with a unit that has potential.
This isn't closely tied to the purchase price of the unit. Some low-cost DAC chipsets are very good (the Burr-Browns), and others are not as good (the Pioneer internally developed), at least by reputation.
Suggest you find out what chipset you have...
- Eric
