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Still mystified by mega expensive power cords
Until you compare power cords in a blind test it is all blather 
External DAC For Oppo 105 At What Cost?
This is a good thread and I do not want to derail it but have to ask a question that I have posted before and not received an answer.Would the folks who have paid for the Modwright modification tell me what I am going to hear "better" or "more" fo... 
What happened to Discwasher?
50% distilled water and 50% rubbing alcohol. Used it since the 60's and my albums do not snap, pop, etc. 
Comments pls.: TEAC vs Marantz CD/SACD players
Marantz and Esoteric were on my short list for a new CD player. I was able to in-house audition an Esoteric SA50. While the Esoteric might have been a little bit weightier than the Oppo, it was too analytical for my set up - Maggie 3.6's and W4S p... 
What's your favorite lyric from a song?
Time to walk Time to run Time to aim your arrows At the sun 
What should I upgrade first amp or preamp?
Hi,I do not mean to steal the OP's thread, but why is the Modwright mod so superior to the factory Oppo 105? What does the $2400 uograde give you that you can hear?I read all the raves about Modwright Oppo's but never in the context of how it soun... 
Remember the year and first vynil you ever bought?
In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida in 68 
Budget Turntable suggestions
I agree with Stevecham 
What is the best sounding amp for Maggies 3.7?
One other choice is class D, which has not been mentioned here. I run Maggie 3.6's with W4S and am satisfied and able to afford it on my budget. 
Accuphase or Esoteric?
Before you spend all of that money, try an Oppo 105. It is just as detailed and sounded more musical in my system than the $5000 Esoteric that I auditioned at home.The Esoteric might have had a little bit more weight but that was about it.Maggie 3... 
oppo 105 vs 103
I was in the same place as the OP and went with the 105. I can say that it is detailed and musical. I compred it to an in house audtion with an Esoteric unit costing 5 times more and decided to save $4K.There was not that big of difference, The Es... 
Driving Magnepan 1.7
I drove Maggie 1.7's with a Krell 300Si at 300 wpc into 4Ohms.Not enough omphh to really get them going. Upgraded to W4S at 1000 wpc into 4 ohms. It was like listening to a whole different - better - set of speakers.Have since sold the 1.7's and u... 
Is the Oppo-105 with Modwright modifications
So who has heard both a stock Oppo 105 AND a Modwright Oppo 105?Please explain how they sound alike or different. Is the modwright a definite "no doubt about it" upgrade or something less than that? 
Best Rock Album in 2013
New Jimi Hendrix is pretty good. Real smooth recording. 
Major upgrade from Rega Apollo: Which one?
Audio Space CDP8A. Had the Apollo in my system and the Audio Space is more musical. Allows a SS or Tubed output. Mated with W4S and Maggie 3.6's.