Underwood Mod to Denon 5900

FWIW, I have committed to the 5900 (instead of 2900 or Sony), and I have one on its way to ModWright for the Signature Truth Tube, MCH, Bybee, and perhaps some other mods. I'll be sure to share my results when it arrives, but as I am having it sent directly to Dan, I will not have an opportunity to compare stock to modded.

Tom.

Tombowlus, have you received the modded 5900 yet? I am very interested in going this route and would be interested in your opinion.

No, I don't have it yet. Dan currently has four 5900's in his shop (one of them being mine), and he is working out some additional customization mods for the 5900. They sound very promising, though, and I will be sure to report back once it comes in. The downside to my situation is that, as I had the unit sent directly to Dan, I will not be able to provide any "before and after" type of commentary.

Tom,

Thanks - Please keep us posted.

Dave

The UDP -1 from McCormack is the best sounding unit for CD that I have heard. I can not rate it for DVD/DVDA/SACD. Though my ears say it does these formats VERY well, I bought it because CD is still my most played format. For this, it betters my Levinson #36, with Sonic frontiers transport.