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LynxTwo-B mod report

This is a report about the mod of my LynxTwo-B after one week of listening.

I employ it in a cMP2-like PC transport, directly connected to 2 power amps for bi-amping a pair of Magnepan 3.6 loudspeakers.

I changed onboard DACs 3xCS4396 -> 3xCS43122
I changed onboard OPAs 3xBB2227 -> 3xOPA2211A

I was quite tense, fearing that my mod could have spoiled this audio card. Luckly it was fine. However, there is some SMD soldering involved, so the mod is not for the faint heart.

My initial response was that I could hear two changes, although small:
- a bit more presence at both extremes;
- more air in between instruments.

After a week of music listening, ranging from acoustic to jazz, from classic to rock, perhaps the 1st point was just psycoacustic or at least I could not distinguish it anylonger.

I can confirm, however, the 2nd point. The audio is slightly crisper and more transparent. There is no fatigue and, most importantly, it is very musical.

All together I am very satisfied about this mod.


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