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Capacitor log Mundorf Silver in Oil
Charles1dad, yes C Core transformers are excellent and double C Core is what I use in my preamp. As for Snopro, my partner installed the caps. Overall sound was better than what was inside, with better sound stage and instrument separation but the... 
Capacitor log Mundorf Silver in Oil
I have the new copper ones. Are you saying they are not the ones you are speaking of? What is the difference between the HT flat and round? Same cap different size for installation or are they different? What would you suggest for output caps in a... 
Capacitor log Mundorf Silver in Oil
I think I have some left around maybe .1uf sizes. What gear did you put the V-caps in? What do you have in copper V-Caps? shoot me a direct message if you can I don't look at audiogon that much anymore 
Capacitor log Mundorf Silver in Oil
Everything has limitations. I am working on building x-overs without caps now. Removing caps in the preamp to me has produced the best sound I have ever heard. In my comparisons, the caps get saturated compared to the transformers causing the soun... 
Capacitor log Mundorf Silver in Oil
Best to get all caps out of the way, they all limit the sound in one way or another.Happy Listening. 
floor-stander speaker for "classical"
You need a good preamp that can separate the instruments and provide soundstage depth versus buying speakers Think DHT preamps 
Where can I repair or modify musical fidelity amp?
it is my user name followed by the @ sign then optonline.net 
Need a repair shop for Belles 200 power amp
I am in New Jersey if you are close by or want to ship them 
Amplifier specs, does they matter?
no no no 
combination tube amp and ss preamp?
there are many combinations that can work well. Warm meaning??? Reducing noise can provide a warm sound, Conrad Johnson preamps and amps can provide a warm sound, some SS mosfet amps can produce a warm sound. You need to try combinations for yours... 
Rectifier Tubes 5AR4 : New production vs NOS
I agree with the Gold Lion tube. Also Music Full Music 274B if you can swap that one? 
Best DAC/preamp for under $2K?
08-08-14: MarqmikeBigkidz. How much under $2k? Also how much over $2k does it sound? And does it blow one's mind in a good way?It is a DHT design think Allnic at $12K so I would imagine that it would compare to that preamp that is getting all out ... 
Phono Amp to replace Pass Aleph Ono
where are you guys located. I am building another DHT phono that I can send out to you to hear. Send me a messagePeter 
Direct Heated Triode Tube DAC by Allnic Audio Labs
I am using the 3A5 Dual Triode tubes, I may also try the 26 tube which is what I use in my DHT preamp. Nothing unusual in the design, Buffalo-IIISE 2-Channel DAC, Sowter 9055s transformers, copper plate, a few caps and resistors. Separating into t... 
Direct Heated Triode Tube DAC by Allnic Audio Labs
I sold my DHT DAC and will be building a two chassis version with better parts. I am in Northern New Jersey. If you are near, I will bring it over for you to hear. If you are not near, contact em and I can discuss shipping one to you.Happy Listening.