Far as upgrading the Mk III, unless you’re fond of the original sound: consider replacing those Black Cat coupling caps and carbon-comp resistors. They’re masking the music. Modern caps and wire wounds are easy to install and (most) will be more transparent. I’ve always found it easy, to replace the old RCA input and speaker terminal strip, with newer/much improved pieces, using the original holes(no chassis butchering). If you really want to step up; there are kits that replace the entire power supply (obviating the unreliable, 525V, Quad cap, etc). Also; kits for replacing the driver board, allowing the use of tubes, better for audio, than the 6AN8 (ie: 6922/6N1P/etc).
Time for the Dynaco to go, Affordable Integrated or Separates for Wilson's Under $2.5K?
Hi Everyone can it be done?, At the recommendation of a few nice members here, I decided to head in a different direction and find Pre-Owned separates or a nice integrated for my Wilson Audio Watt3/Puppy 2’s. The room is 20x25 but I stit close and do not play loud, I live in a Condo. I am replacing Dynaco MK3’s and like a Musical non-Analytical sound. I am like the idea of VTL, Mcintosh, Rogue, Hegel, and AR. But open to anything. The problem is my budget. How the heck am I going to make Wilson’s sing with so little cabbage. I would like to spend up to $1,000 for the Pre and $2,000 for the Amp. The less the better. Or under $2,000 for an integrated. I have no idea why I want to spend less on an integrated. HELP, I can’t decide. The members here are awesome! Kind and willing to help. All your experience is greatly appreciated!! John