Isn't the issue with some of these items that require case mod that if it cannot be safely fitted without possibility of damage then it's not going to be offered for any.

I heard similar with some of the upgrades for early 5200. Until a case mod causes irreversable damage to the case, you aren't going to know that it's going to cause damage. Particularly an issue with older models.

I guess if you are doing/commissioning the mod yourself and prepared to take the risk, then you can mod away as much as you like. With these, I guess if it all goes tits up, there are other ways to recoup ones investment. But if you are a PP doing it for someones pride and joy, you really won''t want to put yourself in that position.

Meridian owner since 1992
Prime & PSU, Focal Elear headphones, Roon (ROCK 8Gi5 NUC), Explorer 1 & 2, F80. 200/203, various Sonos (via Roon).