Should I get my C555ES modify or by a used Sony SCD-777ES/XA777ES??

[purk]

I'm upgrading a source and I need your opinion on what I should do. Should I get my C555ES the SACDmods (statement mods) or should I buy a used 777ES player and sell my stock C555ES? Which should sound better ? Thanks.

 

[ampgalore]

Sony is coming out with a new ES CD/SACD changer. You may want to wait for the new model to come out.

 

[purk]

Ampgalore,
To many, the C555ES (SACDmods player) is near the reference standard. I don't think the new changer will be as good as the 777ES and C555modded player.

 

[markl]

Hi purk, given how cheap the mods are versus buying entirely new players, seems like a no-brainer to me to go ahead and get the mods.

 

[tom hankins]

Purk!!!! Dont make me drive over there and mail your 555 for you.

Get the mods.

 

[Born2bwire]

Quote:

Originally Posted by tom hankins Purk!!!! Dont make me drive over there and mail your 555 for you. Get the mods.

Will you mail and pay for mine?

 

[tom hankins]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Born2bwire Will you mail and pay for mine?

Your out of my zipcode.

 

[purk]

It went out via FedEX ground 1 hour ago. I ended up getting the Statement Mods package w/ additional IEC. Cost me a good chunk of money, but I think I went with the best. Let's count down!!

 

[stryker]

Keep us posted, not that I expect you to have anything other than high praise for it. I finally ordered the ZapFilter to be put in my Music Hall. I'm very excited to finally hear this thing. I should have it back from the modder (Sound Odyssey) late next week (crosses fingers). Now all we need is a ZapFilter shootout!

 

[KenW]

Same boat here. One day I'm ready to ship it off for mods then that nagging urge for a universal hits me! If the modded unit is as good as advertised, the $700 price tag would be a bargain. Then again, what's real and what's hype with the praise being heaped on this modded player?

Tough choice no doubt.

 

[purk]

KenW,

At first, I want to stop with the C222ES (SACDmods) player, then the upgradis hits me. I have bad a habbit of collecting stuff. At one time, I have 2 C333ES, C555ES, and C555ES in my room. I decided to downsize my collection and went ahead for the ultimate modification.

The idea of having a universal player (Denon DVD-2900 Mods) with an equaled performance to my beloved really took it toe on me. I waited almost 2 week before deciding to go with the C555ES.

 

[Nightfall]

As markl pointed out, given the fact that you already own the 555ES, and the cost of the mods, just have Matthew Anker mod it for you. The final product is a brilliant player that can compare to anything up to $3k.


JC

 

[purk]

Nightfall,
I shipped it out today. Mr. Ankers should get it by the end of the week. The shipping via FedEX ground w/ 400 dollars insurance was quite cheap, 17 bucks for a double boxed C555ES. I probably have to take it easy for two weeks. Can't wait to hear the modded product.

Purk

 

[markl]

You can thank us later.

Enjoy!

 

[KenW]

Okay, It's just $$. I'm gonna email Matt tonight and get on the list. Hope I don't regret this! With my luck, UPS will play dodgeball with my modded unit on the way home to papa.