"People really do read these sites." Thanx for the reply. Since I posted my query, I too purchased a Raysonic player. What I ended up with after much "research" was a 168. I checked out some of the "moded" 128's It looked like what they did to the 128 in their mods, was incorporated in the 168. The only thing I gave up was the HDCD function.
I am happy with my purchase, seems to be a great machine. As it breaks in, it is becoming more musical.
I would like to hear from other 168 owners. Thanks.