The biggest improvement in my tube system so far has been having a independent dedicated 20 amp circuit installed for my audio and video components. This immediately killed the slight crosstalk/ground noise I was getting in my audio and I listen to TV via cable via sound bar. No interconnect between my audio and video system now. The video/Comcast/interconnects between the preamp was the biggest source of noise. I helped the master electrician run the lines and install the lines as his helper didn't show. I learned a lot and would definitely recommend spending ($250-750 estimate) to have dedicated A/V lines as opposed to expensive Power Conditioner.
Tube Amp, Preamp upgrades -- what did you do that improved your units?
Hi folks,
If you upgraded a point-to-point wired tube amp or preamp, what did you upgrade?
I assume capacitors, but was there anything else which you upgraded that made a genuine difference for the sound?
I am looking into improving the caps in my Quicksilver stuff, but before doing that, I am curious if there's anything in addition to caps which I should consider.
Thanks.
If you upgraded a point-to-point wired tube amp or preamp, what did you upgrade?
I assume capacitors, but was there anything else which you upgraded that made a genuine difference for the sound?
I am looking into improving the caps in my Quicksilver stuff, but before doing that, I am curious if there's anything in addition to caps which I should consider.
Thanks.