Mods to Apogee Scintillas?


Is it possible to improve these already amazing speakers. Has anyone put in new caps and inductors? If so, did they retain their magic and just become better, or did it materially change the sound? Are there any other mods worth considering?
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I have used both the stereo H2O and the mono version. Both can drive the 1 ohm Scintilla to high volume.

Henry Ho is retooling now. He has found a new chasis builder that will greatly lessen his labor. This will regretably result in a several week delay in production.

Imagine, a $2k amp that never gets warm, producing the most artifact free delivery you have ever witnessed. The Scintilla's sixty feet of naked corrugated aluminum ribbon becomes the perfect transducer with the help of the H2O.

The duo is so fast, I can hear the individual violins in their orchestra section, with not a hint of smear. I truly believe the Scintilla/H2O combo is equal to the human ear's ability to discern multiple sources.

The sound? Real as your front end permits.
The Scintilla 1 ohm stands alone. It has benefited the most through the use of new ICE amps. Bel Canto can't do Scintillas. t least one member I know of has sold his Evo Gen II amps in favor of H2O amps.

Divas, Duettas, and Calipers are the other big Apogees. I know I left out the Full Range. It is a special case, and is the rarest.

The Kapton backed ribbon speakers have a more in your face presetation. At 4 ohms, they are relatively easy to power. All three sound splendid, loosing just that last bit of resolution the Scintilla affords. Their bass panels go deep, and are very fast, allowing wickedly quick articulation of deep bass notes.
Henry Ho does live in Virginia, near Richmond. Henry is a gracious host, and loves to share his Apogees and amps.