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Modding the AA Capitole mk II
Capitole mk II uses Hovland MusiCap 0,1uF/400V.I got same value V-Caps - 0,1uF/600V. Higher voltage rating is even better. They are $39 each (OE Hovlands are $8 each).I have kept the player in repeat mode for the past 24 hours. I have made a preli... 
Anyone ever us V Caps capacitors in Amps?
I just put a pair of V-Caps in my AA Capitole mk II. The caps are breaking-in right now. 
Lamm ML 2.1 SET vs ASR Emitter II, DartZel
It's funny, that in Europe (Germany in particular) nobody cares for ASR. 
Anyone tried the new AA Capitole Reference ?
So, that means there is a Capitole Reference CDP and a Prestige SACD player, two different units?That's right. 
Question to AA Capitole owners
The hiss disappeared just as suddenly as it has appeared this morning. Maybe it was because I moved & disconnected the player and the tubes neded time to stabilise ... who knows. It was definately coming from the player though, since when I hi... 
Thiel 7.2's with Electrocompaniet AW-220's?
EC is back in busines. 
Review: Accustic Arts DAC I - MK3 DA converter
I was surprised that the author of the review on dadogo didn't mentioned the Remyio DAC. Afterall, it has been reviewed by dagodo a year earlier and costs almost the same. Such a comparision seems natural to me. For some reason he avoided that. 
Technics SL-P2000 CD player: good idea??
SL-P2000 was a Technics top of the line player a while back. Build like a tank and sounded actually quite good. I don't really think that you can buy something better for the money. 
High quality transports
Bryanhod -> Did you have a chance to compare it to the ML transport you mentioned ? 
Can you have too many tubes?
Albert, If you must have tubes with everything, this is something for you:http://www.amug.org/~jthomas/gpsii1.jpg 
Tact Millenium MK2
I have had Millenium MK II at home last week for a two days. IMO it is one of the best integrated amps money can buy, MUCH better than both 383 and Concentra mk I (never heard MK II). And since everything you need to run it is a decent CD transpor... 
Accuphase DP-90/DC-91 combo outdated?
You may e-mail Dick Olsher of Enjoy the Music.com (ex Stereophiole and Fi) and ask for opinion. He have had teh 90/91 combo. Since he just sold it, he may give you an honest opinion. 
Opinions on the Bel Canto Evo 4 Gen II
IMO eVo 4 mk II is one hell of an amplifier, especially when used in bridged mode. It posses the purity of tone that is really hard to find in ANY SS amplifier. 
Anyone tried the new AA Capitole Reference ?
Exactly. I was talking about the new player, whith the new exterior design. 
AQ Mont Blanc vs Pikes Peak
IMO the difference between PSC and PSC+ is quite substantial - the later sounding much purer. But the REAL difference is going from AQ copper to AQ silver line of cables. KE-6, which costs almost the same as Volcano, is not even in another league ...