There are 2 types of mods
- those that swap out component parts for boutique parts (you can do that yourself and don't need to pay someone else for that solder job)
- and those that actually change a circuit, or add a better output stage, or a clock mechanism, or a different tube set, and boutique parts.
Modwright started out long ago in the first category, moved to the second one and is now making their own equipment. Red Wine Audio and Empiracle Audio did this too.
Yes, mods do make a difference, and you can get very satisfactory improvements in either category. But again, you are relying on your liking the kind of sound that the modder is shooting for. Same with any componnet.
However, you will pay a hefty premium for mods, and probably not see that back on resale. My suggestion would be to wait for a modded piece to pop up on the used market and try it out. That way you could sell it easily for what you paid if you don't like it.
- those that swap out component parts for boutique parts (you can do that yourself and don't need to pay someone else for that solder job)
- and those that actually change a circuit, or add a better output stage, or a clock mechanism, or a different tube set, and boutique parts.
Modwright started out long ago in the first category, moved to the second one and is now making their own equipment. Red Wine Audio and Empiracle Audio did this too.
Yes, mods do make a difference, and you can get very satisfactory improvements in either category. But again, you are relying on your liking the kind of sound that the modder is shooting for. Same with any componnet.
However, you will pay a hefty premium for mods, and probably not see that back on resale. My suggestion would be to wait for a modded piece to pop up on the used market and try it out. That way you could sell it easily for what you paid if you don't like it.