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companies that modify equipment...opinions

hi everyone, im wondering if anyone has opinions on these companies that do mods. this question popped in my head as i have been reading up on modwright sony 5400s/oppos.

i also see that vse (vacuum state electronics in switzerland for example) also does mods on the sony 5400 etc. i also came across some other companies(forgot names) that heavily mod cd players in the united states.

im wondering if anyone knows or has heard and compared performance from the same piece (front ends in particular) but modded by different companies... for example modwright tube mods vs vacuum state electronics level 7 mod on a sony 5400 etc.
what are your preferences and thoughts.

thanks
nineballg
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rja
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"If the original designer has something more to offer as a mod or upgrade, that is something I might consider."

I had SMc Audio do a platinum mod on my DNA225, expensive but worth every penny. I would recommend Steve's mods to any McCormick amp owner.
duomike
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I totally agree with audiengr. a simple tweak almost everyone can do is to replace the cheap cap in series with tweeter with a really high end ones. I replaced the mundorf silver/gold with teflon v-cap in my avantgarde omega duos. the difference is dramatic
jp1208
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There are others like Grannyring who would concur but it is a leap of faith for sure. It's not for everyone and maybe I have just been lucky with my modded gear.
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mountainsong
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No interest in Mods, will destroy the illusions to own an stock piece.
Certainly they will no find a leaving on my side.
No car mods either audio...
my 2 cents, i am glad to hear so many of you against it!
Great
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onhwy61
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And it's still an over the top statement, IMO.

Equipment at any price level might benefit from a circuit modification, but unless the equipment is defective or dangerous to operate no equipment needs a modification.
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