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So, not matter what the gear is, we all don't have exotic test labs ... how do you decide who to believe and where to put your $$$?


I would say that unless you have a lot of technical knowledge of the subject (like SH), or have a trusted friend who does, that you should forget about modding. The money spent on modding indiscriminatly could much better be spent on upgrading some other part in your system, or on buying new CDs or DVDs to enjoy.

As I pointed out in the original modding thread, you should not consider modding unless there is something specific that you feel the stock gear is not providing and that you want to get.

If you're just trying to get a better product than the stock one, why not instead consider just buying a better product in the first place. Outlaw makes fantastic amplifiers, but if money is absolutely no object, I'm sure there are better ones out there somewhere ...

Jeff