sony scd-1 versus 9000es

have modded vsei scd-1(stage 2) modded-is the stage 4 9000es better than the scd-1 stage 4 mod?

nreddy03-11-2005 6:58pm

nreddy OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 52 posts 03-12-2005 at 11:36pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete What is the 4.5 upgrade?Everyone that I have spoken to likes the modded 9000 better than the scd-1.I agree that the build quality on the scd is Porsche-like.I had the Linn karik previously-and the stock scd was much flatter sounding and nasal compared to the Linn.The stage 2 modded was much better than the Linn.Slowhand-can you give me any of the sonic characteristics of the upgrade?
slowhand Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 610 posts 03-13-2005 at 12:18am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have not heard the 4.5 upgrade. In speaking with Allen Wright, he says that the scd-1 with the 4.5upgrade gives the player much more resolution. More air and space between the instruments, along with more depth. I have a friend that has the dac6/emm setup. Allan told me that I should compare my scd-1 with his setup when I have the 4.5 upgrade done. He is not saying that the scd-1 will sound better, but he feels it would come pretty close. For $400 to $500 investment, that sounds pretty good to me. Allen posts on Audio Asylum. If you go onto the sacd board, you can ask him about it.
nreddy OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 52 posts 03-13-2005 at 01:39am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thanx for the feedback, slowhand!!!