@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.
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.