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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
celestial_audio OP
73 posts
 
So, what 6SN7/rectifier tube is your favorite in Modwright Oppo? How would you rank them?
I liked Sylvania VT231 and Create Audio rectifier in MW oppo 95.
I am wondering if any body compared Shuguang CV181-Z or Psvane CV181-T tubes to popular NOS tubes like TSRP, KenRad, RCA grey, Sylvania 6sn7W etc..
jfz
570 posts
 
I am also very interested to hear what you think of the 105 vis a vis the 95!
mrtennis
3,295 posts
 
i've listened to ge, rca (brown base), several sylvanias, gold
aero and tung sol. they all provide a slightly different presentation--especially, resolution and frequency response and tonality.

my favorite is the rca because of its richness. the brimar is most balanced, in that it is on the neutral side, with a slight touch of warmth. it certainly provides enough detail, without emphasizng the treble.

i would like to hear a mullard someday.
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dave_b
3,159 posts
 
The Sony is superior to any Oppo player for 2 channel in my book. The Oppo still imparts it's "processor" sound on the music.
jwm
918 posts
 
The Modright Oppo 105 blows the doors off the Modright Oppo 95. I only have 30 hours on the player and if it did not break in any more I would be pleased like a pig in mud. This player is way more organic in the mids, much quieter, more dynamic, and the pace is much faster. The soundstage is huge with much better image outlines. Dan hit this one out of the ball park. The Oppo 95 is much slower much more lean in the mids. Thank you Dan you did it again.
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