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Sony SCD-1 audiocom mod vs. Wadia 861 anybody?

Is there anybody out there who has had the opportunity to compare a fully modified SCD-1 (or 777es) by Kern to the Wadia 861? Auditioning these two together is virtually impossible.

I just sold my 777es for a Meridian 508.24 because i needed XLR jacks. I haven't been able to listen to the Meridian yet but now that I'm selling my turntable i have the cash to mod an SCD-1. Any comments on the Meridian would be appreciated too. My entire system changed so I'll never know how it sounded versus my 777es (which i loved.) if i'm not going to have a turntable i want the best digital playback i can get.

Thanks in advance
kublakhan
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jwin
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The SCD-1 had the superclock II and transport mods. The epeakers were Dunlavy SC-4a, The tube amps were Wavestream and the tube pre-amp a Conrad Johnson 16 I believe. It was the model under the art.
Jeff
gmorris
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I just had my SCD-1 modified by Reference Audio Mods (East) with the Audiocom SC3/SC3 PSU. The SC3/SC3 PSU MOD is AWESOME!! There is so much more musical information presented with such great EASE and REFINEMENT. Musical enjoyment from the SCD-1 now approaches my Oracle Delphi MKV SE with a Graham Phantom and Helikon cartridge. I am surprised at the level of improvement.
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rja
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Wadia SE versions have a superior transport, TEAC I believe.
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