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SACD/CD player update

i have invested on analog for a long time. From vinyl to Reel to Reel, VPI turn table to tube preamp. But sometime i looked at my shelf, there are still over hundreds of SACD and red book CD over there. also some Hi-def in my hard drive. I only have an Oppo 105 to play them. I wonder if it worth to invest on a better player. Thinking about Esoteric, but i never do  A-B comparison and don't know how much i can gain. I'd like to hear some advice. Thank you.
cygnus_859
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I do enjoy Dan's modifications on the various players.  I am on my third one, the Marantz 8005.  If you are concerned about the resale, find a used one or better yet a show demo.  If you go that route you can save a bunch and not suffer as much on the resale.  I have done that on all three of my players.  I really enjoy the Marantz modifications and it beats my two previous Sony mods.
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jafant
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Guys-

for those of you who own the modded Marantz 8005, it would be interesting to learn how close that machine gets to the Marantz SA-10 reference spinner? BTW, I like modded products as well. Our hobby does not have near enough guys who can provide this service, especially, cd/sacd players!

Happy Listening!

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hifiman5
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@jafant   Interesting.  I've also wondered about the modded 8005 versus the SA-10.  Perhaps the tube analog board and tube rectified outboard power supply might tip the scales in the modded player's favor?? 

Question:  Have you upgraded the stock Sovtek 5AR4 rectifier?  I placed a Cryoset Gold Lion GZ34 in its place.  To me it eliminated a slight "hardness" to the sound.  Also using a Herbie's Rectifier damper on the G-L.
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wig
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With regards to 5AR4s, the Sophia Aqua 274B beat 5-6 NOS Tubes I've tried and by a large margin, it's the most musical and satisfying rectifier I have ever heard...

Wig
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jafant
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Much Thanks! hifiman5

keep posting here as you massage the modded 8005 into your system.

Happy Listening!

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