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• Re: Sony 777ES Redbook CD enhancement options gsf 10:47:47 06/20/01 (3)
  In Reply to: Re: Sony 777ES Redbook CD enhancement options posted by Jim Treanor on June 19, 2001 at 23:38:09:

  I'm not sure I understand the extent of the modification.
  I spoke toRichard Kern about a month ago,he was very detailed and
  explained everything. The swapping out of identical parts in the audio board and power supply for another manufacturers parts seems
  like a minimal approach.
  Why would you not favor using the 777 as a transport and going digital out to a super high end DAC that has the optional ability to perform algorithms for 24/192 for your redbook CD playback. Isn't
  that truly High Rez. Why would one wish to upgrade and still be
  stuck with 16/44 playback?

  
  
  

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  • Why? Jim Treanor 11:50:04 06/20/01 (2)
    In Reply to: Re: Sony 777ES Redbook CD enhancement options posted by gsf on June 20, 2001 at 10:47:47:

    Because the results are, to me, extremely cost-effective in enhancing Red Book performance...especially when compared with a connection to an extensively modified DAC with a 24/96 card. I'm even more impressed with the mod's performance after 500+ post-upgrade hours on Red Book.

    I'm sure that I could do better if I were willing to spend a _lot_ more...but I'd rather spend the difference in software...just a reflection of my priorities.

    --Jim
    
    

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    • Re: Why? Adi 13:43:00 06/20/01 (1)
      In Reply to: Why? posted by Jim Treanor on June 20, 2001 at 11:50:04:

      > > Because the results are, to me, extremely cost-effective in enhancing Red Book performance...especially when compared with a connection to an extensively modified DAC with a 24/96 card.

      That's not a great testimony fo the "extensively modified DAC".

      Agree about economics.

      Adi
      
      

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      • That's _one_ way of looking at it, I guess... (nt) Jim Treanor 17:58:07 06/20/01 (0)
        In Reply to: Re: Why? posted by Adi on June 20, 2001 at 13:43:00:

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• Excellent post! JCS 06:35:03 06/20/01 (0)
  In Reply to: Re: Sony 777ES Redbook CD enhancement options posted by Jim Treanor on June 19, 2001 at 23:38:09:

  While I am enjoying my SCD-1 as much as I am now, I doubt I will be doing any mods in the near future, but I certainly will keep this in mind when the upgrade bug grabs me again.

  Appreciate your detailed analysis.
  
  

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