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Modwright sony xa5400 vs Modwright Oppo 95

Anyone got a chance to compare modded xa5400 and Oppo 95 units? How would you define the overall sound character of the two? I am using Merlin speakers with ARS filarmonia amplifier. I like to listen Jazz and Classical mainly. Would like to have a great resolution, vocal clarity, focused sound stage and full bodied presentation (..of Piano and string instruments).
Not looking for comparison between stock and modded units.
Please help me decide between the two. Thanks.
celestial_audio
jfz
570 posts
 
Does anyone know if using the variable audio output control - turning down the 95s output - degrades the sound. This has certainly been the case in the past with CD players. I thought I'd read somewhere that this was not the case with the 95, however.
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rhyno
649 posts
 
just in case anyone is interested in a trade, am thinking of offering to trade my MW 5400 for a MW Oppo 95 (and only the MW oppo 95). will throw in spare laser assembly (which i bought thinking i'd keep the 5400 forever---which i may; only doing it to add multi-format for maybe turning my audio room into A/V)

unit is NOT for sale. only a MW oppo 95 owner with good feedback need reply. all others, no thanks!

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kzhtoo
222 posts
 
Newbie question. I'm currently thinking of getting an Oppo 95 and came across this thread. What are these "modifications" being discussed here? From what I can understand Dan from Modwright does some mods to Sony 5400 and Oppo 95 and they are marvelous.

How do I get these "mods" from Dan?
What is the cost?
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zmanastronomy
738 posts
 
Kzhtoo, Google Modwright and research everything you need.
There is a lot of info about these mods.
kzhtoo
222 posts
 
Any break in time with mod by Modwright? Stock Oppo takes forever to break in (currently at 250 hr) and I seriously hope I don't have to go through that process again.
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