Playback Designs

No, you can't run the MPS-5 direct.

Has anyone heard the MPS-3 CD Player yet? How does it sound relative to other players on the market like the Meitner Audio MA-2, Cary Audio 306 Pro, dCS Puccini etc.

Also, I am a bit disappointed with the responsiveness of Playback Designs. I e-mailed some basic questions on the MPS-3 to their website 3 weeks ago and still waiting for all the questions to be answered.

I had the MPS-5 cd player and I like my Modright Tube Modded Oppo 95 better. 17,000.00 vs 3,000.00

Well please don't leave us in suspense Jwm. Please detail how the modded Oppo 95 bettered the MPS-5? Any particular areas where the Oppo clearly excelled? Were there any other areas which you thought the MPS-5 drew even on?

I have an Oppo 95. How does the mod advance the sound?

It bettered it in every way except one. The MPS has a touch deeper bass. The Oppo was way more organic (musical), more natural. The top end was more refined. The soundstage and depth were fantastic. The MPS was flatter, leaner, and was tilted more towards the top. I never heard the original Oppo, but my friend Bob did at last years RMAF when he heard the original Oppo 95 vs the Modright modded Oppo 95.