Esoteric Mods

Hi Mmitch7711

I believe I mentioned to you at another thread that I am thinking in sending a unit to RAM to be modified and posted the website with the numbers to call. Actually I am writing because I spoke to Douglas Jesse again from RAM because I was having problems deciding which unit to send to him to be modified and I wanted his advice. I currently own a Musical Fidelity Trivista SACD player which it is at Signal Path being service and I also want them to check the unit thoroughly because I was considering selling it and I want to make sure it is in optimal performance before I put it up for sale at Audiogon. I also was thinking about getting the Esoteric DV50 or 50s and sending it to RAM to be modified. Since both units are excellent sounding SACD/CD players I was having difficulty choosing which will be a better choice to modify.
That's when I need it the expertise, advice,and knowledge of Douglas Jesse. We Spoke for about half hour and told him about my choices and he explained to me the very differences between both units.The Esoteric has a Solid State Output Stage and the Trivista has a Tube Ouput Stage. I have to say that Douglas is a very knowledgeable and experience person in doing modifications. He took the time to tell me with specific details what will be the best mods for each unit. At the end he felt that In his own experience the Esoteric DV50 or 50s will be the better sounding unit after all the modifications are done but he still made it clear that it is always up to the listener to make that choice.I really trust his advice and that is why I will be doing my mods thru RAM.
Mmitch If you have a chance please give Douglas a call. Talk to him and tell him what you will like to do.Then take it from there. At least you will have an idea where you stand from the advice of someone who is very knowledgeable in doing Modifications.

Regards,
Carlos Reyes
Queens, New York.

I JUST WANT TO MAKE CLEAR THAT I AM IN NO WAY ASSOCIATED WITH RAM AND THAT I KNOW OF DOUGLAS JESSE ONLY BY HAVING CONVERSATIONS OVER THE PHONE ABOUT MODIFICATIONS.

I will certainly give him a call. Thanks for the info. This process can be very confusing, especially since there are numerous modifiers out there.

I ask again, why would you imagine a modder would have more expertise than TEAC, except possibly replacing cost sensitive parts with more expensive alternatives? You folks alll seem to believe modders know better. I'm skeptical.

db

Dbphd, I suppose the only real answer to your question is that the moder has cheaper labor and may be more able to ignore the parts cost as he or she is not working through a dealer network. Price point concerns are the only real difference.

Dbphd

If this was the case then why is it that there are Professional Car Mechanics that will do High Performance Modifications to car engines to enhance the performance of such? Why don't we let the Car Manufacturers do it? As a Matter Of Fact Many Car dealers sell High Performance Vehicles in their respective Dealerships but if you look at the window sticker it will show you were was the car sent to have all this modifications done by a Professional High Performance Modification Place.
That is why you have an MD who practices General Medicine but in many cases he may send you to see an Specialist"
I hope this will help you in understanding why we believe in professionals doing modifications to High End Audio Equipment. It is all made to Enhance the Performnace of an Already Excellent Built Unit!

Carlos.