This excellent SACD player can now become an excellent Transport. Our mods improve the jitter and noise significantly in the S/PDIF output of the 9000es. They include:
Power supply component upgrades
Rewiring of the digital output circuitry
Elimination of parts that slow the output signal and redesign of the
output circuit
Parts upgrades, including the Pulse Transformer
Tuning of the output to precisely 75 ohms
Stillpoints EMI material in the right locations
The Transport mod increases the edge-rate on the digital and optical
outputs and eliminates crosstalk and other noise, thereby significantly
reducing the jitter in the S/PDIF signal. The mod does not improve the
analog outputs. The audible effect is that the image focus will improve
and high-frequency content will be cleaner. For instance, bongos will
sound more like live bongos and be distinct from other drums when used
in conjunction with a high-quality DAC, such as the PT P-3A. The bass
impact is improved significantly as well.
Mod price - $600 for a stock 9000es
