Soundhound,

If you are looking for an "excuse" to modify you should not even consider. As far as your other comments, they make very little sense to me. Again the whole idea is to improve performance and sound at a reasonable price. The 200 with its entry level price is ideal for this.

First what is your opinion of Jolida and Musica Hall. Mine is Small Companies fighting the big boys and doing a great job. Reminds me of our Outlaws. Now if you have time take a look at these sites.

http://cgi.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cl.pl?ddampstran&1059186113

http://cgi.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cl.pl?dddgtlplay&1059447382

http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/musichall/cd25.html

http://www.musicalconcepts.com/mus_con.htm

http://www.partsconnexion.com/modservice.php

These will give you an idea of what a well thought out mod and the company doing it is able to accomplish. And notice that Jolida and Music Hall honor the modification and the warranty remains. BTW, I will be buying the 200 soon. The thought that it can be modded and made to sound better pushed me that way. I may not get it modded for 2 or 3 years, but when I am ready there is a good company out ther ready to handle. BY then the Outlaws may be offering there own upgrade for it.