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Reference Audio Mod Oppo 970 – How good is it ?

I already have a dedicated redbook CD player which satisfy, but would like a second budget player which can play the SACD discs that I have. It interests me when the Absolute Sound nominate the Oppo 970 the budget component of the year and name it a “giant killer”. With the Reference Audio Mod still it is not too expensive. I would welcome any opinion on this modified unit or better alternative.
greeni
hooper
396 posts
 
I have the RAM-modified 970, and it is stunning, both on audio and video. FWIW, RAM did a demo at RMAF in which they compared a modified 970 to a stock Esoteric UX-1 (a ~$13,000 player). Almost everyone preferred the Oppo. If that's not a testimonial, I don't know what is.
theb2826
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Hooper
Did you buy the regular modified version or the add the upgraded clock and power supply options? I'm looking at this option as well.
Thanks,
Robert
hooper
396 posts
 
Robert:

I got the full-bore mod package: Superclock 4, PS upgrades, everything. I'm thrilled with its performance.
jfz
570 posts
 
Hi Andy - Can you tell us what the mods cost?

Thanks,
John
hooper
396 posts
 
Hi, John:

I think the full package, including player, runs in the neighborhood of $1,200. You can email RAM to confirm. Cryoing is an extra couple hundred, but is definitely worth it, IMO. Hope this helps!

Andy
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