I mentioned the 3 upgrades only to show the advantage of buying a APL unit.
I remember buying Sonic Frontiers Equipment only for them to come out with a Mark 2 version soon after. Then it was a Dac 2 Mark 2 and so on.
I am sure eventually the Ayre will have a newer version such as a A or a Mark 2. Most of these types of improvements would involve purchasing the newer improved version and selling your older Equipment version.
I can understand your concern on Mods. Replacing parts here and there is iffy and risky voiding warranties and results may be worse.
But, call it a Mod or a redesign , the APL is in a different league .
I remember buying Sonic Frontiers Equipment only for them to come out with a Mark 2 version soon after. Then it was a Dac 2 Mark 2 and so on.
I am sure eventually the Ayre will have a newer version such as a A or a Mark 2. Most of these types of improvements would involve purchasing the newer improved version and selling your older Equipment version.
I can understand your concern on Mods. Replacing parts here and there is iffy and risky voiding warranties and results may be worse.
But, call it a Mod or a redesign , the APL is in a different league .