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President of the Imperial Galactic Government
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President of the Imperial Galactic Government
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I dont think they do either, But some people just like doing it and cant leave it alone. Takes all sorts, I just observe and learn from their experiments. Cheers, Chris 
No 18 in the Hall of fame I have simple tastes; I am content to settle for the best: GIK monster bass panels, rear wall. QNAP TVS 471i3. Roon into DSP5200SE via 210/ 218 zone... Explorer 2. Bluesound Pulse 2, Mini & Flex. 596v1, 518, Foxsat HD, Sony BDP, Pioneer 5090, 2 Chromecast's for LRB videos. MS200 to F80 for a Roon zone
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President of the Imperial Galactic Government
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President of the Imperial Galactic Government
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Mods=tone/signature control=personal preference
Meridian owner since 1992
Prime & PSU, Focal Elear headphones, Roon (ROCK 8Gi5 NUC), Explorer 1 & 2, F80. 200/203, various Sonos (via Roon).
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Robert.W Great Green Arkleseizure
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Robert.W Great Green Arkleseizure
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800v3/218/271/8k.2/5k5s /5kC/DSP3200/Reviver/ TT-ELP/Graham Slee Revelation/Trinnov Altitude 32/OPPO 205 __Ayon/HB/Shunyata/Miltzow -- power cables, __Ayon/Jungson/Miltzow --analog, Miltzow-- digital, __Vortex/WMA ,
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Hitchhiker
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I've had several pieces successfully modded. Higher quality lower jitter clocks, increased power supply regulation, and for a DEQX transformer coupled analog output stages made staggering improvements.
I've not done the same with my M gear, but IME it'd be wrong to write off reputable modders as nothing more than personal preferences.
Yes, an 861v4 shouldn't need upgrading, but, when you consider how aged it is inside it's not unreasonable to think that it might benefit from more state of the current art additions.
DirecTV HR21, Ram modded Oppo 93, JRiver MC17 on Win7 wi/SSD, Empirical Audio Ultraclock Offramp, 861v6, Bryston 28B SST2 amps, Salk 12" Soundscapes with Dueland caps, RAM modded Audyssey Balanced Pro, Lumagen Radiance, MarantzS4
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President of the Imperial Galactic Government
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President of the Imperial Galactic Government
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There is a lot of talk about modding 861s but does anyone: a) Have one? b) Know someone that has? c) Know someone that modifies them? I found Truman`s post interesting ....... I checked with Reference Audio Mods. They told me they do not offer anything for the 861. They suggested I look into improving the sonics of the digital source (transport) if I wanted to get better sound out of the 861. Said lack of space inside the 861 limited what they could do. I wonder is this talk of "lack of space" true or just a deflection because they really felt it would not benefit from being modified? Regards, Carl
861v6+ID40, HD621, 8000.2, 7200HC, 7200.2, SKYQ Silver, PS3, PDP-LX6090, QNAP TS870-Pro (8*6TB), Roon, iPadAir2.
[In Reserve] C15, MD600 (2*3TB), TwinStore RM (2*2TB)
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Vogon Civil Servant
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Equivalent for cars: http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/driving/in_the_showroom/article6998486.eceAs previous posters have said, I think it's up to personal taste at this point. dpstjp
Sooloos, Roon, G series (with LPS upgrade), 800 series (with LPS upgrade), HD621, AC200, Prime and PS, DSPs old and new.
Purdeys, Moke, Leica, 'Blad. Only the best.
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Hitchhiker
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Hitchhiker
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I had mine opene before I sent it of to get looked at for a fault and there is huge open areas there. I was surprised how little was in the case, They more than likely havn't seen one if they claim theres no room.
Rob
Living Room Kit: 861v4+ID40, DSP7000, DSP5500, DSP5500HC, HD621
Bedroom Kit: F80
QNAP TVS-471, Roon, iPad Air2
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Harmless
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Harmless
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Perhaps there is not enough room on the respective cards to implement desired modifications?
2-Channel: Mer 800, Wadia 170i, Ipod, Berkeley DAC, Clayton M300 Amps, Martin Logan Spires
Multi-channel: Oppo BDP-83, Mer 800, HD621, Mer 861, Clayton/Rowland/Classe amps, Martin Logan Spires & Stage, Revel Embrace, REL Stentor
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Hitchhiker
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Hitchhiker
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Joel I am with you. In my case I think I am just going to sit tight with my V4 for a while and see what pans out. The price for me to upgrade is just too high for my comfort. +3
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Meridian Sooloos C15 + MD600
CH Precision C1 DAC
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