Ayre V-3 Audio Improvements


Purchased my V-3 over 20 years ago.  It has lost it's "sonic punch".  I have schematics for the unit.

Does anyone have instructions for adjusting the variable resistors (VR1 thru VR6) to improve the "sonic punch".

Also, I have heard replacing some of the caps will also help.  Cap part numbers range from C1 thru C18.  Which caps have the greatest impact?

Thanks for any advice/information.  
wapiti-dave

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I have an Ayre V1 that I thought was operating  below expectation.   I sent it to Ayre who did a few things (maybe 1000 dollars or so) which rejuvenated it to be used another 10 years or so.  ..among other things, they put a tape on the cooling fins.....I guess to prevent ringing.