Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD

After reading about Grannyring's system I also considered his fairly full on mods, but experience has taught me you don't get your money back when you move it on. I think i'm making the right call upgrading to a Vitus SCD-025 with the new DSD upgrade.

Didn't y'all got the memo? It's been a LONG journey and Grannyring finally arrived at his destination so NO more moving on. He will be buried with this current rig.

It's probably true Grannyring won't recover his investment in tweaks but most importantly he's maximizing his system and enjoying himself. I love these guys highest priority is resale value when shopping for new components.

10-05-14: Charles1dad
Hi Mel,
I'm certain that Grannyring's modifications to his Romulus improved his sound quality(I put the same Jupiter Cu foil caps in my amplifier, they're terrific). But as you correctly point out, improved sound or not, resale value usually takes a hit. I'd have to think that the Vitus CD player is a ideal fit for your system.
Charles,

Doing a dandy job. Keep it up, Melbguy1 is working on his Halloween party invite list.

I tend to hold on to audio components for a long time, so in my case resale value isn't much of a factor(as it is for others). I do believe in extracting the most you can(within reason) from components you own and enjoy. Most equitment can be improved sonically with careful thought and objectives. How radical or extensive the modification is an individual matter.
Charles,

Joe, don't worry, I used to be in the modder's camp as well & highly modified my previous Ayon CD-5s with great results. I'm also sure I could get great results modding my Romulus like Grannyring. But every component has it's limitations, and not trying to be cocky, but the Vitus SCD-025 is on another level even to Grannyring's player (especially in synergy with the SIA-025). That player doesn't need to be modded and obviously given VA's excellent engineering and reputation, solid resale is assured. That said, I kept my JVC XL-Z1050 for 18 years before I upgraded. And given the Vitus's modular architecture, that player could do me for the next 20+ years with updates.

Hi Nickolas,

Are you using the USB input on Aeris, or are you feeding it through SPDIF?
What is your source device?
To what device do you output Aeris?

Folks look at my feedback so when I share my next point you may believe me. I have had no problem selling any off my modified gear at the same price and more compared to the same unmodified unit. Not a problem for me in the past. I read about this modification fear all the time and my reality does not fall in line.

If and when I sell my Romulus I will do as well or better than unmodified units. Why? Because I do good work and the mods are smart and add value for the right buyer. Seems to always be the right buyer. My mods were all the very same ones done for the Signature except I used Jupiter
foil caps instead of lower quality caps in one area. Smart choice and the right buyer will know it. You only need one informed buyer!