Modwright sony xa5400 vs Modwright Oppo 95

Wig, I talked to Dan last week (email actually). He pretty much indicated what is in his blog on the 105 vs the 95 also applies to the 105 vs the Sony. I also asked him to compare use of the modded 105 to the sony with digital in as a DAC. He indicated he had not really done a careful a/b between the two as a DAC.
If I were not interested in DAC capability, I would probably hold on to my Sony. I think if you are buying new, the 105 is a no-brainer.

Brownsfan,

Thanks for info, not into DAC's at this point

To my ears, I preferred Modwright Oppo 95 over Modwright Sony XA5400 in my system (bought both and compared them side by side) . Given the potential of modded Oppo units, I will swing for 105 as this will serve as DAC as well. I liked the openness and sense of increased sound stage of sony unit but liked rest everything in Oppo 95 (rich midrange, body of instruments, imaging etc). Talking to Dan, Oppo 105 is open and detailed like sony while keeping the signature sound of 95. Could be a real winner..

I'll let you know as my modwright oppo 105 is coming tomorrow. I also had the modwright sony and still have the modwright oppo 95. I also added the Bybee rails to the new Oppo.

Jwm, I will be wanting to hear from you as your 105 breaks in. I plan to go for the 105 if it is indeed a substantial upgrade over the ModWright
Sony.