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Originally Posted by miles
Which Modwright modified player, Oppo BPD105 or Sony SCD-XA5400ES, would have better sound quality (CD or SACD)?
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miles - I'm not sure if anyone here on AA owns a ModWright Oppo 105 yet, so I don't believe anyone can directly answer your question in terms of a direct comparison.
I know from speaking with Dan that the modified 95 and 5400ES were very equivalent in performance. The modifications to the 105 raise the bar over the 95, that much I do know. A big part of the difference is related to the newly redesigned external power supply, which is both tube rectified and tube regulated now. The 95 can be retrofitted with the updated power supply, and I would be surprised if that wasn't an option for the Sony as well.
It would be worth sending Dan Wright an email or giving him a call and asking him directly. If you do, please post a follow-up and share what you have learned.
I plan on being able to directly report on a comparison between the ModWright 95 and 105 in my system in the next month.