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| Mods for a PS Audio HCA-2? Fla, I purchased mine at Reference Audio Mods:http://www.referenceaudiomods.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=RAM&Category_Code=BG_NBG_N_100_50 BlackGate N 100uf 50V [16mm x 31mm] $12.95 This mod is easy. Just take the moun... | |
| Mods for a PS Audio HCA-2? Ears, I do know an HCA-2 owner who had the same mods done as the ASI mods with the only difference being Harris FREDS. He had the mods done in steps so he could compare the difference of each mod along the way.He told me that he heard very little ... | |
| Best Digital Amps Kana, you have to take Muralman with a grain of salt. Not 6 or 7 months ago the Pass X600 was the best amp on the planet, just like the Scintillas he owns are the best speakers in the world (by his own words). It seems whatever equipment he owns a... | |
| Best Digital Amps Little Milton, don't get too excited. Some here just like taking pot shots at the HCA-2.I find it hilarious that many of the amps that are often compared to the HCA-2 are 2 to 3 times more expensive than the HCA-2. And if modding a product means t... | |
| Mods for a PS Audio HCA-2? Fla,I suspect it may be the Marantz. I have read nothing but great things about the SA-14, but let me state my case as to why I say it may be your CDP.Is the HCA-2 perfect? Certainly not, but it can benefit greatly from some minor improvements. Af... | |
| Mods for a PS Audio HCA-2? Yes, I did the work myself. I am a relative newbie to DIY and these mods were very easy. The wiring change takes the most time, but I am very meticulous.The wire, Teflon tubing and the four Black Gate caps totaled less than $75.Reference Audio Mod... | |
| Mods for a PS Audio HCA-2? I changed the output wire to solid silver in Teflon and replaced the cheap caps in the signal path to Black Gates. The difference will be immediate, but you will not fully appreciate the Black Gates for several hundred hours. It is not an exaggera... | |
| Preamp Deal of the Century Excellent post, Stevem. | |
| Preamp Deal of the Century BWhite, once again your points are well taken, but AA is full of posts complaining about manufacturer upgrades. Cable companies (especially power cords) seem to be the worst offenders.I suspect that Mick thought his products were the best he could... | |
| Preamp Deal of the Century Jsujo, wake up and smell the coffee. The Supratek that is advertised is not one of the units Mick was referring to in his post. Actually, he said the Syrah (advertised) was not affected by the changes! | |
| Preamp Deal of the Century BWite, I feel your pain. If I had the previous version I would want the upgraded unit myself. But in reality, we are talking about progress here and it ain't never gonna stop. Actually I applaud Mick for continuing to push the envelope with his de... | |
| I have dedicated lines, but why is this happening? Sean, I haven't checked my ground connection yet. I need to either try to find it myself or call the electrical sub that did our house.I have not tried your suggestion with just the amp plugged in, but I will try that and then each component until... | |
| I have dedicated lines, but why is this happening? Bigdope, I measured the drop and the drop was 119.4 v to 118.8. Not much.But it does seem this symptom started with the onset of much warmer weather when summer started. Things will begin to cool off on Maui by the end of the month. We'll see what... | |
| Cable Suggestions for my system? I second HMS Gran Finales. I'm sure there are better cables, but they will probably cost you thousands more. | |
| I have dedicated lines, but why is this happening? Thanks for the suggestion, Bigdope. I will try it and see what kind of drop I get. |