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post #1 of 16
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SOLD!!!!!!! To Morphsci

Asking $XXXX shipped (to USA) with clock and Zapfilter ouput stage
$XXX shipped (to USA) with clock and hexfreds, without Zapfilter(stock output stage connected)

Local pick (LA area) available (subtract $40)

Payal add 3%.
PM me with questions - offers.


The basic unit is a silver CD-E5 (120v), with the latest configuration
internals (similar the the new black Signature Edition).

It has been modded with:

a. LCAudio X03 ultra low jitter clock;

b. LCAudio Zapfilter MK II fully discrete, true balanced high performance output stage, takes the balanced signal straight off the DAC, uses top quality components (no op amps or caps in the signal path). Includes a dedicated high performance power supply with toroidal tranfsormer.

c. Fairchild Stealth hexfred diodes in the digital PSU. Analog PSU disconnected, Zapfilter has its own high performance PSU.

The caps in the PSU are actually very good (3300uf Elna Silmic II with bypassing caps) so I did not replace them.

The result: Improved highs, smoother and more transparent, 3D soundstage, dynamics, attack, slam and deeper more controlled bass. The machine easily beats my Denon 3910 and the Rega Apollo. The sound is absolutely incredible, really a high end source.

The mod covers both the unbalanced RCA, and the balanced outputs.

The E5 unit is in perfect condition, and comes with remote, extra feet for E5, manual w/zipper case, Xindak silver fuse installed and two extra fuses, and IEC power cable.

DigiPete

http://www.lcaudio.com/index.php?page=6 for more details about the clock and Zapfilter.


View of the X03 clock


View of the Zapfilter PSU
post #2 of 16
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^
post #3 of 16
This modded CDP will sound much much better than the Black E5 that is out. If I needed a source, this would have been bought already. The modding done here (if you were to do it from SACDmods) would cost you $750 alone.
post #4 of 16
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^^ with a price drop!!
post #5 of 16
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^
post #6 of 16
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^^ with a price drop!!
post #7 of 16
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TTT
post #8 of 16
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bump
post #9 of 16
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If not sold by then, this unit will be at the So. Cal. meet Aug 12th
hooked up to my Dynamight

PS. Price drop!!
post #10 of 16
Somebody buy this. I got my esound about a week ago (unmodded) and I listen to it even when I am on my computer which is also hooked to my amp. This thing friggin rocks.
post #11 of 16
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Bump! Added option for stock output stage.
post #12 of 16
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TTT
post #13 of 16
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Some interest, but no firm offers yet.
post #14 of 16
Can't believe this hasn't sold! This is an awesome mod people, and a great price!
post #15 of 16
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lots of interest now
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