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Can i clean the female insides of my powercables ?
No need to be be modest, Elizabeth. We're big boys now. Let us have it. 
Has anyone upgraded their preamp with V-caps?
I agree Atmasphere. I might as well go for the best. Why take 2nd best for such a critical coupling position, right? 
good old tuners going obsolete
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Has anyone upgraded their preamp with V-caps?
I don't know Unclejeff. That is why I'm asking the question. You are answering my question with another question. 
Has anyone upgraded their preamp with V-caps?
Thank you Mr. Atmasphere. I have asked this next question in other threads and haven't received any answers yet: How does the Sonicap Platinum cap compare in sound to the V-Cap TFTF. I realize that the V-cap is almost twice the price, but is it tw... 
Has anyone upgraded their preamp with V-caps?
Dgarretson, Is that .1uf cap for the output coupling position? 
Audio Horizons TP 2.0 Preamplifier
Rob, I have to admit that those home-made feet are very elegant and classy looking. And I'll bet they really help the soundstage to open up very nicely. Excellent job on your woodworking skills. 
Capacitors for BAT VK-60
2100, what's your source for the green Solen tin and foil. I just looked at the parts connexion catalog and they stock only up to .47uf values and the Solen site you gave show only up to .82uf. I'm looking for 1uf and above. 
Audio Horizons TP 2.0 Preamplifier
Hey Joe! Let us know how the Vegas trip went. Have fun and I hope you find some monoblocks that will sing to your heart. 
Has anyone upgraded their preamp with V-caps?
Pauly, have you had a chance to try the relatively new Sonicap Platinum caps? They are a hybrid teflon cap and their cost is about half of the V-cap. http://soniccraft.com/sonicap_platinum.htm  
What's your profession? Age?
Thank you, Hagtech, for putting us "non-mathematical" types in our place. 
Audio Horizons TP 2.0 Preamplifier
Rob, I don't have a clue what type of wood the knobs are made from. I would ask Victor or Joseph on this. My knobs are medium dark, similar to your description. They are nice looking, but I wish they had a marking that you could see easier to know... 
Capacitors for BAT VK-60
Tim, what values of V-cap and what locations in your amp? 
Audio Horizons TP 2.0 Preamplifier
Hi Lou, Yes, I would very much like to hear your impressions of the interconnects. 
What's your profession? Age?
I agree with John, Hagtech. Please add another 6 years to everyone and give us another chart reading. Perhaps in the meantime, other contributors will add to this thread.