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Capacitors for HP filters in tube amps recommendations?
I'd do it this way just for the sake of ease of changing things. It's far easier to swap out interconnects than to get into an amp/pre and solder a cap, regardless of the size of the cap. However, it's your money and effort, so do it however it fe... 
Capacitors for HP filters in tube amps recommendations?
BDP24 - You know, you can easily make yourself an interconnect cable with a cap in line, no reason to mod your existing pre. :) But good for you for catching the size problem with those! :) I forgot to mention it.  
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Rossini vs Ayre Upgrade
I haven't heard the Rossini David, but the diamond output stage on the Ayre is pretty unique.  Lush, dark background that seems to have limitless dynamic range. If I had all the money and space an Ayre stack would make me very happy. Instead, with... 
Best amp for Wilson sasha DAW
D’Agostino and Luxman are must-listens. You may find the Luxman a relative bargain. :) Also Ayre, always.  
Rossini vs Ayre Upgrade
I deleted my posting because I was thinking specifically of Ayre DAC/Headphone amps. I've literally never heard a headphone amplifier better than Ayre has, but the OP isn't interested in that.I will suggest however a good front end right now may b... 
Help me read this resistor
DOH! I really need to brush up on my soldering skills. :)  
Capacitors for HP filters in tube amps recommendations?
On the inexpensive, I like Cornel Dubelier a great deal. If you want to try pricey ... both Audyn (True Copper Max) and the 600V versions of Jansen copper foil caps come in 0.01 values. Best,Erik  
Help me read this resistor
But yes, 7W and 4 Ohms sounds right. You need to take the resistor out of the circuit to measure.  
Help me read this resistor
Try the DIYaudio.com forums! You can post your pics too. :) Erik  
Capacitors for HP filters in tube amps recommendations?
... and what is the crossover point you are trying to achieve??  
Capacitors for HP filters in tube amps recommendations?
Um, I think your cap values are off by a couple of orders of magnitude. What is the input impedance of the amps?? Erik  
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This has simultaneously been the most important, revealing and fun thread I have ever started anywhere.I would like to sincerely thank everyone for participating with such passion.