On Thu, 05 Feb 2004 21:00:23 GMT, chung wrote:

In general, most modders have no idea about electrical engineering.
Anyone who does not have the proper equipment (like spectrum analyzers
and distortion analyzers) or expertise and thinks he can outdo the
original designers by replacing parts (active and passive) in CD players
or other electronics is dreaming. Why buy the original product if you
think the design is not good enough?

While I agree with your skepticism about the ability of the typical
tweakers of consumer audio equipment, there are some reasons why the
manufacturers may not have used optimal parts. These relate to
component cost (that being multiplied considerably when reflected in
the final MSRP), component availability (companies need a reliable
supply commensurate with their delivery plans while a tweaker needs
only a few) and size (a tweaker may tolerate a tumor-like protrusion
or an accessory chassis that would not suit a commercial product).

Kal