CD Player Modifications. Is it worth the ?

Sean is right. It can make a big difference but I don't think the platform you have is something I would invest a lot of money in. I have seen Audio Note CD2's go for $500 to $600 used and I think you would be way ahead with something like that over upgrading your NAD.

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I installed four of the AD825 opamp modules replacing the BB units in my sony 9000es. I also replaced the coupling caps with Black Gates and installed top of the line Cardas RCA's and Bybee Filters purchased from www.modwright.com

These mods have made a huge difference.

I would say theat looking at your system on another thread and depending on your budget I would sink all I could into some nice speakers and then think about modding this player or another unit. Some machines are easier to work with than others. The folks over at DIY should be able to tell you what they have available for your player.

I would highly recommend the Bybee's from www.modwright.com they are so easy to install and make a huge all around improvement.

Toss the NAD (or at least sell it used). A modified Pioneer from Stan Warren is only $400 complete with mod, and it will run circles around a modded NAD. It's in a compeltely different league.

The "fully modified" Pioneer DVD from Stan Warren can't hang with a better quality red book player. Stan himself will tell you that it will not have the bass impact, body, pace, tempo or warmth of a "good" cd player that is considered "musical". At least that's what he told one of my buddies that had him modify one for him. Sean
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