Modwright sony xa5400 vs Modwright Oppo 95

Wig, I also find your results exact opposite with the CV181.

Compare to the Sophia, Sophia is harder, edgier in a negative way, less musical and airy. Imaging and soundstaging similar.

As far as fuses, I'm using all HiFi Tuning. Keeping everything constant, volume, tracks ... I A/B stock vs HiFi-Tuning in my preamp and found HiFi Tuning much much superior. I repeated the test 7 to 8 times just to confirm my results. Also the direction of the fuse makes a huge difference. In the wrong direction, sound is limiting and very lean. FWIW, In the latest TAS, Shunyata can now measure differences in fuses.

Knghifi,

Which direction did you find the hifi fuses worked best in the 5400 and power supply. Just replaced my fuses yesterday and will give them a week to breakin and reverse them if needed.

Right now the arrows are pointing toward the front of the player and arrow pointing to the rear on the power supply, I believe this info was given to me a while back.

My fuses are the new black ones.

Thanks

Wig, I don't have a MW Sony but MW Transporter. Fuse is not easily accessible and forgot the direction. In my VAC Sig MKIIa preamp, facing the fuse holder, I prefer the right to left direction.

The difference and improvements were so dramatic, I repeated the test many many times to confirm it wasn't just too much wine from dinner :-) I'm not into tweaks but these do make a difference.

Please report your results after everything settles. I will be very interested.

The IEC fuse are easy to access and the direction do make a big difference. I typically play Cannon D and turn the fuse in the direction that has better high frequency extension.

I'll report back after I have about 120 hours on them.

Will have my MW 5400 back on Tuesday with Bybee musicrails and Audio Magic Gen ZX :o)