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REVIEW: Vacuum State Electronics SCD-777ES 5+/Ellis SACD Player (Modded)

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Model: SCD-777ES 5+/Ellis
Category: SACD Player (Modded)
Suggested Retail Price: $~$3,000 used + mod.
Description: VSE 5+ with the added ground/filter mods developed by J. Ellis
Manufacturer URL: Vacuum State Electronics

Review by Semper Fidelity on July 23, 2007 at 19:09:41
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I had the 5+ modifications installed and was pleased. 5+ Redbook was not quite the equal of my CAL Tercet Mk IV/Mark Levinson 36 pair, but SACD playback was noticeably more transparent, cleaner, and with better dynamics than Redbook.

When Warren Gregoire sent out a notice that there was a worthwhile additional mod, I had it installed, for about $200.

THAT was what was needed! The character of the changes was to make both SACD and RB more musical; there was more of the natural warmth and sweetness of live music. Improved transparency, dynamic range, timbral distinctiveness. Less tendency for congestion on complex symphonic passages. More color, greater sense of ease.

The extent of the changes was quite obvious.

The latest mod stands on the shoulders of the 5+ modifications before it; nonetheless, I'd suggest that it be added to all appropriate packages.

Original draft vanished on 2nd preview. My apologies if this is a 2nd post.


Product Weakness: Output is a tad low; otherwise none so far... Oh yeah! Top loader is still slow!
Product Strengths: Increased musicality. Excellent spectral balance, natural timbres. Clear, open, easy sound.


Associated Equipment for this Review:

Amplifier: Bryston 4BSST
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): Audio Synthesis Passion (Passive)
Sources (CDP/Turntable): Above + VPI Scout/Benz Glider L
Speakers: DIY Skaaning/Scanspeak.
Cables/Interconnects: Cardas + homebuilt or all Cardas; GP and GC mix. Spkr cables home/triwired.
Music Used (Genre/Selections): Jazz; vocal; symphonic; 50's instrumentals; early rock.
Room Size (LxWxH): 28 x 20 x 10
Room Comments/Treatments: V. Live, tamed with wool rugs on walls, floors cellular shades. .
Time Period/Length of Audition: Two weeks after break-in.
Type of Audition/Review: Product Owner




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Topic - REVIEW: Vacuum State Electronics SCD-777ES 5+/Ellis SACD Player (Modded) - Semper Fidelity 19:09:41 07/23/07 ( 7)