Transcendent Sound Grounded Grid Preamp upgrade

For years, I ran a transformer-based Sonic Euphoria passive line stage. I wanted to try a tubed line stage, and a friend had gotten the Grounded Grid, which sounded very good to me.

So, I ordered the kit, along with a Goldpoint stepped attenuator and Bent Audio remote volume control. I used mil-spec silver hook-up wire, and built flavor 2 power cord from Chris Van Hul.

I listened to the unit like this for a while, and on the advice of a friend, I installed Clarity Caps output caps, and NOS Amperex 12AU7 tubes.

Now, the Grounded Grid never disappoints. It is extremely quiet, yet dynamic and transparent. I don't feel I'm missing anything by not having an uber-expensive preamplifier.

I'd try working on the GG a bit, I'm sure it's got more to give, with just a few relativly inexpensive upgrades.

Best of luck,regards,
Dan

Thank you for your insightful remarks.

A component like this is built to a certain targeted price point. As a result, the cost of parts have to be closely watched. As has been mentioned above by Dan I believe higher-quality coupling capacitors would result in much bang for the buck. Get the best caps you can afford, coupling caps do matter greatly. Good luck.

I’m in the process of stripping down my pinnacles they are IMHO A FLAWED DESIGN