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Is It Worh Modding An Amp

I have a Primaluna Dialogue One that sits idle as a backup.  I’m debating the idea of having it modded. Problem is I have no idea what can or should be upgraded or if the amp is worth the investment. Id be willing to fork over 500-1000 if it was worth it and made sense compared to what else I could do with the funds.  Curious what people’s experiences and thoughts are? 

brylandgoodman

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tablejockey
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I see a portion of my post missing-

There are threads of PL owners swapping coupling caps and resistors. Just how much "improvement" is gained? I imagine it’s a YMMV thing?

Just how convincing the sound is coming out of your speakers-that's the sum of ALL parts. Recording/gear/room.

 

 

tablejockey
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The PL is a great integrated amp-as is.

4 premium caps and # resistors + labor probably will eat $500+ easy?

Unless you're Bob Carver, no amount of modifications will turn it into an ARC, BAT or whatever killer.

https://www.stereophile.com/content/carver-challenge

Put the PL in a second system or sell it.

The PL already has a low resale value. Mods will lower it.

Longtime PL user here.

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