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Audio Aero Capitole MK II: Performance & Problems

Capitole MKII users, kindly update on the sonic virtues but also on any repeated technical problems. No forum postings since a week! Have these problems stopped? I understand that some units needed a software update; have these been recalled? Does the performance justify the high price? Please contribute.
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darrell
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I've never had to install 2 tubes before but depending on the cost of the tubes it should be less than $150.
jtinn
1,124 posts
 
The tubes cost $15 each to replace plus labor.
mzn50
180 posts
 
Not being a tube guy Jonathan, can you comment on :

1, Do tubes start to die from day one, and that the quality of sound is best at the begining of the tubes life contrary to the end.

2. When replacing tubes, there is always a chance that the sound may change, for the better or for the worst.

thanks !!

Matt
jtinn
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Matt: All components including tubes have a life span. We can say we all start dying when we are born or start living. :)

The tubes have a 10,000 hour life and are very inexpensive to replace. When they are replaced, the sound will stay the same as it was during the "good years" of the tubes life.
listener
36 posts
 
Anyone know about the P4 chip for the MK II???
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