They were not very forth coming in the details.
Cary SLP-98L DC or Cap Upgrade details
Ok, I know it's been discussed before but I'm really looking for the details in this upgrade to the SLP-98. I've read direct coupled, F1 upgrade, cap upgrade etc...Now can anyone tell me in detail in what each of these mean and what parts/values go where in the unit itself? I also see various cap values in the upgrades in different units, what does that mean and why do I see these Mundorf SGO caps in various units be of different values? Any help would be great appreciated!
Ben
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@sqitis As I recall way back the F1 package upgrade well over a decade ago was originally inspired and offered by Upscale Audio. Unless you send in your unit and pay Cary for the upgrades, intel may not be shared. Different people there. I have the SLP-98L with all the upgrades in mine w/Grayhill switch. Here is what i have from my notes, and a site visit today to validate what’s listed right now for the new unit upgrades. A really good tech in your region can upgrade these with good parts too. I’d recommend using a local tech, if you can. Save on shipping costs to pay for even better upgrade parts, and reduce risk of back-and-forth shipping damage IIRC, the original F1 inspired package offered, went something like this:
Today, the new units offered show similar upgrade options minus flashy paint:
If you have a unit now or buy a used one, you could try first by upgrading the caps and install your favorite 6SN7 tubes in it. Double box/pack well if you ship it in!
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@decooney I have a stock unit now but curious on the parts & values used in the unit. I've seen different cap values from the internet and Cary invoices from other slp-98 ads. Such as, 4.7uf 450V & .22uf 1000v in some units then I've seen 1.0uf 1000v and .33uf 1000v. I have a newer unit with 1.0uf 1000v Music Cap & .22uf 630v Clarity Cap. Now I'm also curious to know what the hell is "Direct Coupled" and how is that implemented? I do have a local tech ready to do the work as he did on his unit with just the caps/hexfred mod. But before we get started I'd like to hear more about the Direct Coupled mod. |
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