EVS modded BDP-83 , or separate DAC ?


I own a BDP-83, and now have saved $650 extra dollars. I can either get $650 worth of mods from Ric at EVS, which I understand is EVERYTHING short of the clock mods ...

Or I can get a VERY nice separate DAC, such as the Eastern Electric Minimax Tube DAC, or the Audio GD DAC19 DSP.

Anyone have solid opinions based on experience ?
timtim

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La45 - I have looked at a couple of other Oppo modder's work, but unless i am mistaken, they charge considerably more than Ric does, for what seems to be the same amount of mods.

BTW, here is what I am considering having Ric do to the BDP-83 ;

MBBM (Mind Blowing Baby Mod) $85

Basic level mod: $195

EVS two channel output stage plus modded discrete regulators: $250

Better regulator and power supply parts for the two channel DAC. $100

Total $630

Now, that same $630 will get me one of the VERY, VERY good DACs I've already mentioned. Leaves me wondering if this boils down to personal choice alone, or if ONE of my choices may be leaps and bounds better.