Upgrade for Day Sequerra FM Reference Tuner

I do not know about the upgrade you mention but I had my Rotel tuner upgraded by Don Scott and got a major improvement in extension, detail and a large amount of 'grunge' removed from the sound. Well worth the investment of $200.

Don is a very straightforward and nice man that I recommend.

The quickest way to get an accurate answer to your question is to contact Richard Sequerra. His Web site contains information about how to contact him. Here is the link (see the bottom of the page for contact info):
http://www.sequerra.com/electronics/data/index.html

I don't think Dick Sequerra wants much to do with the D-S models. The upgrades, as I recall them from the review, seemed largely cosmetic (better back-lighting, brighter scope display, etc.), although it certainly doesn't hurt to have your tuner brought back up to spec, and Don Scott probably could easily do that. The folks who handle the D-S were moving about a year ago, they said they'd call me when they were set up (I too own a similar vintage D-S) but I haven't heard from them so I'm not sure what's going on. When I get back to the office tomorrow I'll check my old e-mails for the woman I called and let you know (as well as give her a call).

Update: I spoke with Linda Reed (856-261-8961), who tells me that Day Sequerra is about to finish a move back to NJ and expects to be making the upgrades available again in the next few weeks. I'll be getting an e-mail from her soon with details on where to return my unit and what's involved in the upgrade, I'll report more when I get that.

Here is what's involved in the upgrade--ballpark figure given me was about $1,000. Need to get a return authorization number from Linda and send it after August 1 to Medford, NJ--ask Linda Reed for the details.

Day Sequerra

Specification Information on the FM Reference upgrade modification to FM Reference Classic:

Qualified Models FM Reference Serial Numbers #1206 and greater
Current Lead Time Eight (8) weeks from receipt of qualified unit
Power Transformer Power test and replace as required
IF Filter Sections Replace using hand selected ceramic filters
Power Supply Complete grounding revision and upgrading
Audio Path Perform audio ground rerouting and system configuration modes
System Alignment Upgrade performance specifications with latest Classic measurements
System Test Perform system quality test and performance burn-in
Shipping Unit returned via air shipment