I have been asked to separate the Sony XA5400ES and Oppo BDP-83 mod thread, so here is the start of it.
The SS OP stage mod for the Oppo will be in the $995 range. A tube mod for the Oppo, similar if not identical to that which will be done for the Sony 5400ES would be $1995.
"Re: Sony XA5400ES Mods Anyone?
? Reply #43 on: April 04, 2009, 01:59:00 PM ? Hi guys, I have been paying attention to this thread. Alan Kimmel is actually working on a design for a SS output stage that borrows from our amplifiers input stage. That is one possibility for both HT processors and Oppo mods. We could also do a tube mod for the Oppo.
Once the SS OP design is finalized by Alan and I get a chance to listen to it and also get a chance to work on one of the new Oppo's, then I will know which way to go.
The intent with the new SS OP stage is that it can take up much less room than tubes, could be applied to MCH uses and would be less costly."
"A Blu-ray player would be something I'd be interested in !!! To me the right BDP (like the Oppo) would be a nice progressive first step. It shouldn't be long before the Oppo is released to the masses.
Here are some pics of the Oppo including inside of the unit, if interested (not my pics).
http://vtbsd.net/bdp83/CURRENT NEWS:
We have an Oppo, thank you Jeff! I have the output stage PCB designed and am still looking for the right power transformer for the dedicated analog stage power supply as part of our mod. This will be finalized soon and the 2CH mod evaluated. We will then upgrade the clock and further evaluate. Assuming we are as pleased with the 2CH mod as expected, the mod board will be further expanded to allow options for 2CH or MCH and 2CH mod circuits.
Thanks guys!
Dan