Archive for October 2016
Marantz SA8005 TUBE MOD UPDATE!
UPDATE: 10.27.31 First production unit complete by mod tech John G. and approved by Dan Wright. Final details of grounding and wire routing complete. Production will now ramp up. Umbilicals and external power supplies are built ahead by my production team already. Twelve units + in the queue right now. Happy customers will be receiving…
Read MoreSA8005 Mods Updates!
OK, updates! 1) PS 9.0 (Tube rectified and SS regulated) Vs. PS 9.9 (Tube rectified and regulated): The PS 9.0 offers the clearest window to the music and I believe suits the Marantz SA8005 the best! 2) Audio Magice Pulse Gen Zx Option: Installed with switch and tested in and out of circuit. Subtle but worthwhile…
Read MoreNew Mod – Promo Deal – Act Now!!!
The Marantz SA8005 player mods are the hot topic around ModWright! I am VERY excited about the results of our new 5687 based tube circuit for the Marantz SA8005 CD/SACD player with digital inputs and outputs, including USB input for hi-rez and DSD1, DSD2 streaming! Stock player cost = $1200 http://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/2016-buyers-guide-cdsacd-players-1000-4000/ Tube mod retail price =…
Read MoreAmbrose A30’s make their mark…
Feedback from some of our first Ambrose A30 SE tube mono block amps: A30 Monoblock in Flamed Maple Thanks Dan – just listened again to the A30 and it is closer to the music than any other amp I know. I am getting goosebumps when listening to an instrument as it is more than just…
Read MoreNew Tube Mod!
Progress is being made into a new mod for the Marantz SA8005 CD/SACD player, transport and DAC. I chose this player to mod as a 2CH Stereo Music only player for the following reasons: Extremely well built and designed. Features Digital input: toslink, spdif and USB (Hi-Rez and DSD1, DSD2) Features Digital output: toslink, spdif –…
Read More