[GaryL]

Man! What a difference. You will not belive it. Bass!!!

I have two D-25S players I bought from Silicon Salvage as new old stock.

Last week I sent one to Khamphi Saga of ZCables, to do a modification job on it to increase the bass and to improve the overall sound of the unit.

Well after burning in the player since Monday evening, I must say I can not believe the difference in the sound between the two players.

The modified one is not as bright, more dynamic, the bass is more pronounced and punchy, giving it a better sound stage. I am not real good at describing sounds that I hear, but it seems a lot more balanced and natural, more accurate compared to the unmodified one.

I can't believe for $20.00 plus $6.00 for return shipping, this mod could change the sound so dramatically.

I do think a good 100 hour burn in is mandatory, but well worth it.

I think anyone who owns a D-25S and wants more bass and a more natural and balanced sound should consider this mod.

Gary

 

[vwap]

What did Khamphi do to it? I've heard of a few "Turbo-Fi'd" D-25S units around here.. but I'm not sure if Khamphi did hte same thing or not..

Thanks

 

[GaryL]

Hi vwap,

Rather than try to explain do a search for toro_bull and read his posts.

 

[was ist los?]

So he did a chip and cap mod?

 

[toro_bull]

Thanks...Gary for sharing the good sound of music. I didn't believe myself either when I did the mod. I do now.

 

[GaryL]

If you go to the DIY Discussion Forum, I bumped the thread about the mod back up.

Look for Modifying the D-25S by toro_bull.

It will pretty much explain what he did and there are some pictures.

I'm not going to pretend to be knowledgeable about the inner workings of the mods and amps, I am just the beneficiary of the results.

Gary