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Has Anyone Tried RAM'S Rega Saturn Mod?

If so, please tell me what you think. Any feedback would help purchasing decision. Specifically, sell my Saturn and use funds towards purchase of $5-6K Exemplar Music Server/Dac or go with the RAM mod. I know these are somewhat different animals but I like playing CDs and would probably just use the Exemplar to play my collection-I put little stock in a server's convenience over gettin'and poppin' a CD, and much stock in how my CD collection sounds.(Also, the roughly $2K+ extra for the Exemplar is worth $2K+)
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getheleadout
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Can't help with info on the Saturn mod, but I can say I've had a few component modified by RAM and couldn't be happier with the work done.

If you haven't already done so, I'd highly advise you call Kyle at RAM (he's the one who would be doing the mod) and get his opinion.

Not only is he a nice guy, he's also a wealth of information and can thoroughly explain what you can expect from one of his mods.

His experience in modding so many different bands and units over quite a few years now, gives him a unique perspective into differences between different pieces of equipment.
getheleadout
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Phonton46,
Although I also haven't had any problems with any of my RAM mods and I haven't attempted selling any of them, I don't share your grim view of the whole RAM mod experience.

I've never bought audio equipment with resale value as part of the equation. I tend to keep most of my equipment a very long time.

I for one, would not be put off by purchasing used RAM modified gear. And as for price, most expensive audio gear, RAM modified of not is definitely not an investment.

Most all of it is going to go down in value quite a bit from what was originally paid.

And although I've yet to ever buy any used equipment that wasn't directly from a modder ie Antenna Performance Specialties, I would be equally concerned about it's condition whether it was RAM modified of not.

Also, I sure Kyle would definitely work with anyone who had a piece of equipment which he modded, that needed to be serviced.

Although I'm very satisfied with my current setup, if I come across any of that bargain basement priced used RAM modified equipment, it just may be time to upgrade.
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