New to the forum but not so new to hi fi, I wonder what are peoples views / experiences of modifications to their kit (mods rather than tweaks if there is a distinction - which I think there is).
I recently had my squeezebox receiver modified and am currently considering going down a similar route with my Beresford DAC. The receiver had various bits changed and upgraded by Brent at Fidelity Audio (as you may have guessed, I am no technical wizard myself) and the results so far have been quite impressive.
Benefits of modifications appear to be -
- An audible improvement from a piece of kit which saves it from a complete upgrade / replacement
- Possible money saving route (again compared to replacement)
Drawbacks -
- Usually renders any guarantees invalid
- Sometimes can disturb other parts inside with possible problematic results
- Usually not possible to audition before purchase so it can be an act of faith which is reliant on comments from others who have gone down similar route.
Anyone had experiences of modifications that they would like to share?
I recently had my squeezebox receiver modified and am currently considering going down a similar route with my Beresford DAC. The receiver had various bits changed and upgraded by Brent at Fidelity Audio (as you may have guessed, I am no technical wizard myself) and the results so far have been quite impressive.
Benefits of modifications appear to be -
- An audible improvement from a piece of kit which saves it from a complete upgrade / replacement
- Possible money saving route (again compared to replacement)
Drawbacks -
- Usually renders any guarantees invalid
- Sometimes can disturb other parts inside with possible problematic results
- Usually not possible to audition before purchase so it can be an act of faith which is reliant on comments from others who have gone down similar route.
Anyone had experiences of modifications that they would like to share?