Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD

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!

Bill,
Good points, an "informed" buyer who appreciates the modifications rendered is the key issue. If that's the case then yes you'll have no problem with resale.

Grannyring, I was really impressed when I saw your system. It looks like you do brilliant work. That is the nicest Romulus I've seen, so yes in your case I can see how you're come out square in most cases. Though for most punters, certainly in my case I found that even with a good Audio Engineer doing the mods, I still lost money on the mod side when I sold my player. Ymmv. I'm content that my next player will not need any modding. Cheers.