> Dan, this might be a wierd question.
>
> Of all of the SACD/CD players you mod, what model
> player and what level of
> mod, equals or just edges out the performance of a
> stock Sony SCD-1/777es?
Not a weird question at all actually. The Sony 9000ES w/Signature Truth Mods ($1250 mod + $800 player) would easily meet if not beat the stock performance of either SCD-1 or 777ES. Alternatively, the Sony 999ES with Signature Truth mods ($850 mod + $800-$1000 player) would also get you there, but with a different sonic character. The 9000ES is a bit richer sounding, while the 999ES is a bit more forward, but also more dynamic and detailed.
> Also, is the SCD-777ES with the Absolute Truth mods
> and the SCD-1 with the
> Absolute Truth mods identical in sound quality? If
> so, or atleast extremely
> close, I will work on getting a 777es. I dont think
> the SCD-1 is worth $700
Yes, they are equal as far as I am concnerned.
It is up to you:
Sony 9000ES w/Signature Truth mods = ~$2000.
Sony 999ES w/Signature Truth mods = ~$1900.
Sony SCD-777ES w/Absolute Truth Mods = ~$4500-$4700.
The Sony DVD players with tube mods will get you to about 90-95% of the performance of the A.T. modified 777ES.
Thanks,
Dan W.