Does anyone have experience comparing the Cullen modded ZP80 through a quality DAC with the regular Slim Squeezebox 3 or transporter.
I have both the Sonos system and SB3, as well as 3 high quality DACs (Lavry DA10, Naim Supernait and Resolution Audio Opus 21......the latter two of which have built in DACs which can be accessed by digital sources)
Comparing the digital outs of the basic SB3 to the basic ZP80, the SB3 is far superior.....less congested, less compressed, better soundstage and instrument separation.
I do like the convenience of the Sonos system though. If I am to spring $500+ to get the Cullen mods, I would hope I would be getting a significant upgrade from the SB3 quality and close to the Opus 21 CD player quality.
Quite a specific scenario, I know, but does anyone have any insight to answer these questions?
Thanks, Nigel
I have both the Sonos system and SB3, as well as 3 high quality DACs (Lavry DA10, Naim Supernait and Resolution Audio Opus 21......the latter two of which have built in DACs which can be accessed by digital sources)
Comparing the digital outs of the basic SB3 to the basic ZP80, the SB3 is far superior.....less congested, less compressed, better soundstage and instrument separation.
I do like the convenience of the Sonos system though. If I am to spring $500+ to get the Cullen mods, I would hope I would be getting a significant upgrade from the SB3 quality and close to the Opus 21 CD player quality.
Quite a specific scenario, I know, but does anyone have any insight to answer these questions?
Thanks, Nigel