Given my happiness with my modded SCD777 ES (not by Mr. Wright, but a tubed Audio Logic analog stage), and the reports I've seen at AA, I'd also suggest that you consider a mod for your Sony over a DAC. I think you'd have to spend a large amount on a DAC and digital cable to match the sound of a properly-modded Sony on redbook, and the mods would also enhance your SACD playback, showing you what the medium is truly capable of. Only drawbacks are voiding any warranty you have on your Sony and the fact that you'll never get the full amont invested back on resale. Check the SACD hi-rez forum at AA as Sogood51 suggests for people's reports on the various mods available.
Need opinions on all-in-one or separate dac.
I have a Sony DVP-S9000ES and want to keep the combined HT/Stereo set-up, mainly for simplicity, space constraints, and WAF. I have been strongly considering either a Modwright or Allen Wright mod to improve the CD/SACD performance or to use the Sony as a transport only and buy a really good DAC. I could shoe-horn a DAC in there somewhere.I listen to CD/SACD most of the time and watch a movie maybe once a week on DVD. Which would be better for improved sonics and why ? If this same question was asked on a previous thread, please don't answer and direct me to the right thread. Thanks for your feedback.
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