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Consonance Reference 2.2 Auricap Mod

I have a Solen Cap Consonance Ref 2.2 CDP and need detailed information on the Auricap Mod. I would like to due the mod myself. I have seen updates using Mundorf SIO 2.2 uf 800V (very expensive) but I have Solen 3.9uf 400V caps. If I can't find detailed information. Can it still be sent out for the mods. I think the price was $300 for the mods. Which may be still worth it. 
hifijunky
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ghosthouse
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Talk to Steve Monte at Quest for Sound in Bensalem PA.  He sells the Opera Consonance gear.  He did a cap upgrade for my Consonance Cyber 800 mono-blocks and I've been using a Consonance Ref. 50 that came stock with Auricaps.  I expect he will know what your options are.  
hifijunky OP
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Thanks Ghosthouse I got in touch with Steve. I am going try Auricap replacements for the Solen caps. Steve said better bass & soundstaging. There are other mods I can try but for now one at a time.
bigkidz
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I would to with V-Caps over the Auri any day of the week.  Contact Chris at V-Cap tell him I sent you.
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grannyring
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A agree with bigkidz. Forget about Auricap as you can actually improve the sound more with a better cap. Vcap Copper ones are great. I find the Jupiter copper foils ones even better. I
hifijunky OP
126 posts
 
Updated the Consonance Reference 2.2 Tube circuit.
Replaced the Solen 3.9 uf 400V caps with Auricap 4.0 uf 400V Auricaps. Replaced OPA 2604 opamps with OPA 2107 opamps. Made a huge difference in detail, soundstage and bass. A lot cleaner sounding. Well worth the price. Still need to change Wilma .1uf caps under tube and change filtered IEC socket. Wish I had a schematic.

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