Guys,
I received my MW SA8005 yesterday and wanted to give the unit 24 hours before any initial observations and know it will take 200+ hours before the caps and other components begin to burn-in. You will not be disappointed with this unit, it is flat out musical with rock stable imaging and a picture perfect soundstage!
Just spent the last two hours comparing the 9.0 to the 9.9 and am in agreement with Dan, the 9.0 is more resolving even though rolling in some Sylvania 13EM7 brought it at the 9.0 level with tube magic but just felt I'd go with the 9.0 and sell the 9.9 with the MW Sony 5400; the new owner will hear it at its best...
The tonality of this SA8005 is unbelievable, very natural, live and organic sounding. I am quite impressed with the work Dan and his team has done with this Mod and now the long wait on giving it time to burn-in and settle into the system. More to follow...
Wig