Tony,
Please keep us informed as to you findings. I also have the 999es and am very interested in your findings.
Thanks,
Doug
Please keep us informed as to you findings. I also have the 999es and am very interested in your findings.
Thanks,
Doug
Anyone modded a Sony 999es?
A review by an Audiogoner that bought the very first Modwright Sony 999ES is here: http://www.audioasylum.com/forums/hirez/messages/146859.html |
Thanks, TVAD. That review helps a lot. The more anectodel information I receive the more comfortable I become:-) about doing this. Lokie, I will keep you updated. I email Dan last night and he was VERY prompt with a reply. That makes me feel better as well. I will probably take the plunge here in the near future and will follow-up at a later date. Dan suggested the full "truth-mod" which includes a tube analog stage. I am a little hesitant with tubes as I don't have much experience with them - everything I have is SS. I emailed Dan as to the "life expectancy" of the tubes and if by having the tubes installed will necessitate having to leave the unit on indefinately. Of course if I do have to leave it on, how will that affect the life span of the tubes? Also, if a tube does go out, how easy is it to replace and can I do it myself? A few unanswered questions left but I am hoping to hear from Dan soon on these issues. Thanks for your input everyone! Regards, Tony |
Ditto the improved digital processing. Very natural sounding. You can really hear significantly improved digital processing over players like the 9000 and 7700. Even as a stock unit it sets a high bar at its price point. You cannot go wrong with Dan (modwright.com). He's a nice guy with a top shelf reputation. Richard Kern (audiomod.com) is great too. Both are here in Portland. |