Sean covered all the right bases. Modification of audio gear seems to go through cycles of interest..or lack of it.
Currently, it seems to be very localized on CD players, especially some of the SACD players. There seems to be a feeling that the audio sections of these units, mainly op-amps, can be improved. It would be great if people that have these modified units could do a review here on A'goN.
Some years back, there were several people doing mods on Audio Research pre-amps and other gear. There are still some, but they don't seem to be in the press/net as much as the CD modifications are.
A question. In the field of high-performance cars, be they sports cars or hot-rods, aftermarket upgrades and modifications are quite accepted, even adding value to the car in some cases. Like what Dinan does for BMW's. Perhaps with more press/reviews/owner talk, some of the best of the modifications could become more of a known rather than a question.
Currently, it seems to be very localized on CD players, especially some of the SACD players. There seems to be a feeling that the audio sections of these units, mainly op-amps, can be improved. It would be great if people that have these modified units could do a review here on A'goN.
Some years back, there were several people doing mods on Audio Research pre-amps and other gear. There are still some, but they don't seem to be in the press/net as much as the CD modifications are.
A question. In the field of high-performance cars, be they sports cars or hot-rods, aftermarket upgrades and modifications are quite accepted, even adding value to the car in some cases. Like what Dinan does for BMW's. Perhaps with more press/reviews/owner talk, some of the best of the modifications could become more of a known rather than a question.