Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD

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.

Thanks Metbguy1. Perhaps I have been lucky over the years. I do know many folks will not buy modified gear and that certainly reduces the audience for modded gear. I and others like me actually like to buy modified gear that was done right from techs etc...

Grannyring any experience with Khozmo attenuators using naked Z foil vishay resistors in a preamp? There are also Dact attenuators and Amtrans Pots. How about a attenuator using all Path Audio Resistors. Some say Path resistors are the best especially at 35.00 a piece.

I just installed Path Audio resistors in my crossover and so far I am very pleased. I think they make resistors for speakers only. High wattage rating, 10 watt, resistors in lower speaker values only. I am not 100% sure however.

I have not heard or used Khozmo attenuators, but love Shallco stepped attenuators here in the US. They use silver contacts and are very high quality. Many suggest they are a step over the Khozmo. The Vishay Z Foils would be very good indeed. They are very resolving and clean. It all depends what you are after. I would most likely use Shinkoh resistors as they are more musical to my ears. They are richer, warmer and still deliver plenty of resolution. If absolute transparency is what you are after, then the Z Foil TX 2575 is the champ.