Essentially new OPPO Sonica DAC (Streamer/Media Player) with Dan Wrights latest tubes modifications that can accommodate the larger 5R4GYS, and boy does it sound good.
Here's the list of NOS tubes and standard tubes you're getting in the this deal.OPPO SONICA DAC ($799) with ModWright tube modifications ($2495)
NOS PHILIPS 5R4GYS MADE IN HOLLAND - $169
NOS MATSUSHITA 5AR4/GZ34 - $60
NOS AMPEREX D GETTER BUGLE BOY ECC88/6DJ8 MADE IN HOLLAND - $150 And of course you'll get the standard tubes that ModWright shipped with Sonica DAC.
This entire package costed well over $3,600 and I'm asking $2,650 for this highly sought after DAC.
Shipping is $50 and PayPal fee of 3% paid for by the buyer. Tube mod includes: Total redesign and replacement of op-amp based stock analog stage with a fully balanced, pure Class A, tube/transformer coupled analog stage (6922 driver tubes).
External PS 9.0 v. 10 with tube rectifier (5AR4, GZ34, 5R4GYS 5U4, 5V4 and equivalents).
Truth umbilical of our own design.
Highest Quality resistors in key signal path applications.
All MWI M-type capacitors in signal path.
External supply available with optional hole to allow for use of taller, larger diameter tubes other than 5AR4/GZ34 (just ask).
Dan Wrights Thoughts:
The Sonica DAC has fabulous technology and connectivity, including all current DSD decoding abilities. In stock form, I found it very revealing, but a bit cold and clinical. With our new fully differential, transformer coupled analog stage (6922 based), I am VERY pleased. It is still revealing and open, but the sound stage is much bigger and the sound is more organic with none of the hard edge or glare of the stock unit. Importantly, I find the Sonica DAC mod to be more resolving and dynamic than our past Oppo mods. I feel the Sonica to be among the best mod sound that we have ever produced.
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Personal Check after it clears, Paypal, Money Order/Certified Check |
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30 lbs. |
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93108 (Santa Barbara, CA) |
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WorldWide |
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UPS, FedEx, Postal / Paid by: Buyer |
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(none)
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