Empirical Audio modded components

routeman21 · « **on:** 2 Aug 2006, 03:31 am »

Steve Nugent recently put the finishing touches on 2 of my components modded by him: A Mark Levinson No.37 & Electrocompaniet ECD-1 Dac. I'm very happy with the results. I wouldn't call myself a technically minded audiophile, I just know what I hear & what I hear is great. CD playback is more open & detailed, even on regular issue CD's. The cost was moderate & well worth it. The other components in my system are not modified but I may have my preamp done by Steve sometime in the future. My intention here is to draw the reader to Empirical Audio & Steve Nugent. He always took the time to answer all my emails & was a gentleman at all times. I was a little skeptical about modding at first but not since I took the plunge with Empirical Audio. Readers: Don't rush into anything but consider modifying your components. It's well worth it. I will try to answer any replies.

lonewolfny42 · « **Reply #1 on:** 2 Aug 2006, 03:57 am »

Steve does nice work !!

I've been very happy with the job he did on my Electrocompaniet ECD-1 Dac and Sony 7700 player (Turbo Mods)...their a excellent combo.

Happy listening....

Chris

Imperial · « **Reply #2 on:** 6 Mar 2007, 11:34 pm »

I read on the website that Empirical also mods the Parasound JC-1 monoblocks.
But, I'm just curious, as the line voltage is 230v here in europe.
Is there a trafo tap for 230v already in there?
I mean, can one buy a (used/demo) set in the US, have it sendt to empirical and upgraded and set to 230v easy?

Imperial

PLMONROE · « **Reply #3 on:** 7 Mar 2007, 02:11 am »

You can't possibly appreciate in advance how fantastic Steve's modded Parasounds sound!

audioengr · « **Reply #4 on:** 7 Mar 2007, 06:24 am »

Quote from: Imperial on 6 Mar 2007, 11:34 pm

I read on the website that Empirical also mods the Parasound JC-1 monoblocks.
But, I'm just curious, as the line voltage is 230v here in europe.
Is there a trafo tap for 230v already in there?
I mean, can one buy a (used/demo) set in the US, have it sendt to empirical and upgraded and set to 230v easy?

Imperial

I can reconfigure them from 117VAC to 230VAC for Europe. I have already done this for other foreign customers. You can buy a 117VAC version and ship it to me direct for mods.

I can also purchase a new one and give you some discount. I'm a Parasound dealer.

Steve N.

audioengr · « **Reply #5 on:** 7 Mar 2007, 06:25 am »

Quote from: PLMONROE on 7 Mar 2007, 02:11 am

You can't possibly appreciate in advance how fantastic Steve's modded Parasounds sound!

Paul - you are too kind

Steve N.

PLMONROE · « **Reply #6 on:** 7 Mar 2007, 06:13 pm »

Not at all. BTW, lest anyone get the wrong impression, Steve and I live a couple of thousand miles apart and we have no business relationships. I just happen to have several of his products (turbo off-ramp, modded DAC, modded transport, modded Parasound, etc) and couldn't be happier with any of them.

Imperial · « **Reply #7 on:** 7 Mar 2007, 08:23 pm »

Thanx for the info Steve N!

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And PLMONROE, I've been aware of the special skills of Mr Nugent for some time now.
They are that good heh? The Parasounds... Hmmmm...

Imperial

indirstr8s · « **Reply #8 on:** 10 Mar 2007, 03:57 pm »

Quote from: Imperial on 6 Mar 2007, 11:34 pm

I read on the website that Empirical also mods the Parasound JC-1 monoblocks.
But, I'm just curious, as the line voltage is 230v here in europe.
Is there a trafo tap for 230v already in there?
I mean, can one buy a (used/demo) set in the US, have it sendt to empirical and upgraded and set to 230v easy?

Imperial

I am another "offshore" 230 volt customer of Steve and a happy one at that.
I had followed exactly the same route as you are thinking of, with the JC-1's.
Bought on-line, used , and 110 volts, got them shipped to Steve for mods and had them shipped
to my home.