I'll do a search on that one. It's the last mod I want to do on the player ... but I don't know if I want to make it a very expensive one since the player only cost me 80 euros.
Any thoughts on the opamps ?
Any thoughts on the opamps ?
TDLofCC said:
In that case you might want to consider a cheaper clock, but I'm sure it will be lower in performance.
I use 2 x OPA627 in my CD player and love them (expensive though). I use LM4562 in my preamp and love those, becuase they are so neutral sounding. Others report these chips work well in the CD63/7 too. They will be your best bet.
Simon
SimontY said:
Well.... I wouldn't be too sure of that. Did you try The Flea yet? Probably the best bang for the buck too
.Ray
6h5c said:
Well.... I wouldn't be too sure of that. Did you try The Flea yet? Probably the best bang for the buck too
Ray
I'm not sure either Ray, I just thought a more complex design with expensive parts would be ideal here. I would love for somebody to compare some.
Mine is not actually a Superclock by the way, it's a lowly "DVC-1 Masterclock", which cost me £100 new from Audiocom about 5 years ago. It's lived in two CD players and has served me well! But it will be changed soon...
Simon
If the Flea is cheap enough I may actually compare the two products and just sell the inferior one.
I've been thinking what I could do to my player and decided to bin the superclock 2b and upgrade to the superclock 3.
It will be interesting to hear how much difference there is.
Brent
It will be interesting to hear how much difference there is.
Brent
TDLofCC said:
Any of the 'superclocks' is better than the standard and would be a noticable improvement.
Andy
I can verify, for anyone interested, that Brent's CD63 mods do work rather well! Shown in extended listening accompanied by fine wines, brandies, whiskey, port and sherry. A good host who dispensed the wife when she tried to begin music-disrupting conversation.
Some very clear vocals and fantastic detail, and a defined bottom end entirely dependent on the recording.
Only problem is feeling ropey today!
Some very clear vocals and fantastic detail, and a defined bottom end entirely dependent on the recording.
Only problem is feeling ropey today!
Hehe It was a good night.
I look forward to the return leg at yours. I had a quick listen when i picked you up and was very impressed. Especially with the room acoustics.
Dire Strates sounded fuller and less bright than mine and its pretty much down to your wall diffusers. I may devorce the wife and put some on my walls.
I want to hear your uber sub running to the max too LOL
Brent
I look forward to the return leg at yours. I had a quick listen when i picked you up and was very impressed. Especially with the room acoustics.
Dire Strates sounded fuller and less bright than mine and its pretty much down to your wall diffusers. I may devorce the wife and put some on my walls.
I want to hear your uber sub running to the max too LOL
Brent
Yes, the diffusers are crucial in such a bad room. I'd better get home and build another one for behind the listening sofa...
But now we're straying hugely off-topic, sorry chaps
But now we're straying hugely off-topic, sorry chaps
op-amps
I decided it was high time I tried the LM4562 in my CD player in place of my much-loved OPA627s.
I'm pretty shocked, I must admit. The 4562s are significantly cleaner and more detailed! And it doesn't sound sterile and boring as I had feared.
Now for some Straits...
Bit cold on the top! But that's probably the true nature of this CD.
I decided it was high time I tried the LM4562 in my CD player in place of my much-loved OPA627s.
I'm pretty shocked, I must admit. The 4562s are significantly cleaner and more detailed! And it doesn't sound sterile and boring as I had feared.
Now for some Straits...
Bit cold on the top! But that's probably the true nature of this CD.
ahh its cold on the top for me too with my discrete pcb + the room acoustics are not ideal
Brent
Brent
Re: op-amps
I just signed up with national, for 3 samples of those LM4562s 🙂
Hope they arrive here soon 😛
Can't wait to change the opamps for something better.
SimontY said:
I just signed up with national, for 3 samples of those LM4562s 🙂
Hope they arrive here soon 😛
Can't wait to change the opamps for something better.
Malefoda said:
Same applies to all matching tx. But to be honest the pm44 tx want replacing with a nice toroid
Brent