Modification Nightmares

To further Tvad's point, you need to 1st ask yourself
* why are you wanting to modify your equipment? i.e. what is wrong w/ it? or, what is deficient?
* when the equipment is modified, what do you expect to achieve sonically? (this is of course related to the question above).
* if the piece of gear is flawed, is it flawed sufficiently, is it better for you to sell it off & get a better model or switch to another manuf?

You can search the archives here & you'll find many names of modification houses depending which piece of gear you are interested in. Read their comments & find out what they think of the overall experience.

Modwright (Dan Wright) has been top notch in quality and service before and after the sale. He provides fair pricing and excellent service. As already said, if you decide to sell equipment you've had modified, you will not likely recoup the cost of the modification. You're much better off to buy used gear that has already been modified.

I had a ARC CA50 modified by Great Northern Sound. Steve is a great guy to deal with. Modifications were done in timely manner and there was great communication. I wouldn't hesitate to use or recommend GNSC.

I can 2nd GNSC. I also had a good experience with Bolder Cable.

I am putting in a vote for VSE-modded Sony CD/SACD players. Excellent sound/value. Warren G. in CA and Bill T. in VA are a pleasure to deal with.

I used to own a Sony 777es with the VSE Level 5+ mod that I sold a couple of years ago when "downsizing" my system. One of the most stupid things I've done in the 30-plus years I've been in this hobby. I just picked up another 777es with the Level 6+ mod and Terra Firma Lite clock. All is well once again.