Cary 306-200 Mod - My Impressions

While I am not a regular contributor to these threads, I have read them for years as an avenue for information to build/improve my system. I recently had my Cary 306-200 modified by Dan Wright at ModWright. Prior to the mods my system sounded very good, but the music was not making the emotional connection with me that I was looking for. The modifications consisted of 1) Upgrading the rectifiers to FREDs 2) Installing a snubber circuit for the monolithic diode bridges 3) Upgrading key PS caps to Black Gates 4) Damping mods for chassis and transport 5) Installing AC bybee filters in main AC supply and 6) Upgrading the output stage op-amps. The price was $750 + shipping. The following changes were significant: Bass improved in resolution and depth. Music now has weight and solidity. Much quieter background leading to increased resolution. The sound is more neutral across the spectrum and more influenced by tube rolling in the downstream components. Improved PRAT, the foot is tapping whenever the music is playing and it sounds like music. There are subtle improvements in the top end. Cymbals have a little more air and shimmer. The very small amount of grain in the high end has disappeared. I noticed no detectable differences in depth or sound staging. Most importantly, I found the emotional connection I was looking for. In my system these mods were well worth the money. I also found Dan Wright to be a pleasure to work with. Work was done in the time frame promised and all communications were promptly answered. I am a happy customer.