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Atma-Sphere Owners, MP-3 Upgrade

So I finally got around to doing the Caddock Resistor Upgrade in my MP-3. I was surprised how everything was just that much better. The Transparency and Soundstage was a decent gain. The sparkle and twinkle of certain instruments was a definite improvement. The Drums was noticeably better. And pianos, sax, and strings were better. Funny thing I didn’t believe in my system I could improve upon things a great deal. Even though each thing was better. And not a huge step forward in each. But when you put it all together. All these little subtleties. All the nicely add details. The presentation. The added depth.... All adds up to a really really nice upgrade. Caddocks are well worth it. I’ve got almost 50 listening hours on them now... I wished I had done this long ago. If you have Atma-Sphere gear. I’d seriously consider the caddocks.  I’ve incrementally upgraded UV-1, m60’s, MA-1’s and now my MP-3. Each up grade has added value beyond cost. 
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gdnrbob
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@pstores,
Thanks for posting that.
I will probably have my MP-1 upgraded now. I should have done it when I had it made, but just wanted to hear the difference between the MP-3 and MP-1.
Compared to my Ayre KX-R, the MP-1 was a little less refined in the bass. Your post makes me think the Caddocks might put it closer to the Ayre.
BTW, what upgrades did Ralph do to your UV-1?
Bob
gdnrbob
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@rsf507 .
The whole point of the Caddock resistors is attaining that subtle nudge to 'perfection'.
Is it worth the money'? - is a question that only an owner can decide.
As I said, I own the Ayre KX-R. It can be upgraded to Twenty status, but that will cost five figures.
Will I do it? Probably if finances allow.
Should I do it?  Probably not.
But, when you get on the Audio Train, sometimes you have to change your destination.
Bob
gdnrbob
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@pstores ,
Oh yeah, I forgot it was you who sold it to me.🤣
Well, at least that is one thing that I don't need to upgrade.

I do recall you mentioning the Caddock resistors when I was having Ralph build my MP-1, but I demurred, as I wanted to see how a stock MP-1 would sound.
B
gdnrbob
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@clio09 , 
Did you notice any difference between the Caddock upgrade and stock- Assuming you upgraded.
B
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