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Swap Arcam CD23 for 9000ES trans and DAC?

Hi all,

I just purchased a Sony 9000ES DVD/SACD player and am thinking about selling my newly purchased FMJ to buy an upsampling DAC. So my questions are..

1. Do you think the FMJ's transport is any better than the 9000ES's?

2. For the $1400 or so that I could get for the FMJ, could I buy a better used DAC? If so, what? I'd love the idea of an older Wadia or something with digital domain volume control, but realistically - would I be simply getting the same sound with more work? Any and all recommendations for DACs at the $1500 mark (used) would be great.

Thanks,
Adam
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gpalmer
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I'd second the ModWright approach. Dan just got done doing a full blown mod on my Pioneer 38A and the improvement is incredible. Dan does a lot of work on the Sony's so you might also post to his forum located at:

http://www.harmonicdiscord.com/forums/viewforum.php?forum=4&20

to get a few more opinions and some feedback on how the modifications stack up against an outboard DAC.
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