Hi, just want to see who out there has experience in modifying their Shanling T80. I heard the first thing to do is to replace the stock tubes with something like WE 396A. I wonder what kind of an improvement can be expected? Is that a hugh difference in sound quality? Thanks for your advice.
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I have changed changed tubes to the WE 396A's but prefered the stock tubes and stayed with them. Very slight difference, the stock tubes are a bit more dynamic. Also I changed my op amps to the AD 825's which provide a bit sharper sound and maby a bit more detail. Again nothing day and night. Haven't tried changing the stock clock yet.
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Hi, DL86. Thanks a lot for the reply. I was reading some posts on other websites and some people sound like the change to WE396a makes a huge difference. Is it hard to change to opamp? how much did that cost you?Comment
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It is very easy to change both opamps and tubes. Make sure the opamps you buy are dual opamps. AD825 for example is a single opamp only therefore you need a brown dog and 2 AD825 opamps, but this can be done by the supplier prior to your purchase. http://www.soundlabsgroup.com.au/p/B...MD+-+With+Pins
It cost me around $120 AUD for 6 x AD825 single opamps and 3 single to dual opamp adaptors. The current opamps in there the BB OPA2607 are a dual in one op amp.
I didn't hear much difference with changing electronics, they are subtle changes in my system. I did however hear a massive difference when my SVS PB-13 Ultra arrived a few days ago
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So, DL86. Are you willing to sell your WE396A if that's no use to you? I want to give it a shoot. Let me know what price you are looking for to sell. Thanks.Comment
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True. Changing stock tubes and opamps will only produce a very slight upgrade which is not worth doing at all. I have this CDP for awhile but sold it after a year of usage. Invested on WE96A and BB OPA627's but you will still think of some more upgrades (never ending).Originally posted by DL86Comment
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I´m interested in a Shanling CD-Player (CD T100, CD T200). Great design and also some very good reviews. Anybody out there with some experience?
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