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Has anyone upgraded their preamp with V-caps?

I am interested in hearing about anyone's experience with upgrading their preamps with V-caps (in the output circuit). They are very expensive, i.e. 600.00 for two 2.0uF. I have heard that they are amazing caps and make a huge audio improvement, particularly in the bass and midrange.
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jppenn OP
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Here is the v-cap web site. The TFTF's are the more expensive. http://www.v-cap.com/
jppenn OP
130 posts
 
Johnmcalpin, I've been told by a respected component designer that, for the preamp, the output stage caps are the most significant definer of the overall resulting sound and that this is where the new V-caps will show off their stuff...while the remaining caps outside of the output stage are usually in the power supply and will not change the overall sound...at least not to most peoples hearing. Of course, some sticklers may argue that point and want to replace them all. If money were no object than I suppose go for "all" the caps but, as I said, just the two output 2.0uf V-caps in my unit will run 600.00.
jppenn OP
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Two questions, one for Pauly and one for Elberoth2

Pauly, I'm just curious...if the TFTF v-caps are the best you've ever heard, why would you use the less expensive OIMP for bigger caps?

Elberoth2, If you say that the V-caps sacrifice density, why would you suggest that the whole circuit should then be re-voiced with v-caps...wouldn't that exagerate more of the loss of image density that you experienced? Just curious. thanks
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