I have to say I am scratching my head at the description of the episode here, as well as the user. There are major pieces missing from the description.
According to Audiogon, this user has started two nearly identical threads, and never bought or sold anything since the account was started in 2016?
It is difficult to know whether to take the OP seriously or not. But let’s do.
AFAIK, like 99% of all tube preamps, the PL Dialogue is capacitor coupled. The Premium version used to use Solen / SCR tin caps and now has switched to Mundorf. Both premium brands with VERY good reliability. Solen / SCR is a MAJOR OEM manufacturer under various brands and has a rock solid reputation. Honestly would be shocked to discover their premium caps failed. Same with Mundorf.
Also from what I can tell, and could be wrong, PL is using obsessively large caps, in the 10uF range. The original CJ PV 10 used 2uF coupling caps. This in theory improves bass response, in practical terms is probably meaningless, but it’s not evidence of PL cutting corners at all.
Personally not a huge fan of the sound of either.... but I am 100% in the minority there. :)
My point, if what I believe to be true is true then the PL DL uses premium coupling caps that in terms of reliability are not easily improved upon.
Best,
E
According to Audiogon, this user has started two nearly identical threads, and never bought or sold anything since the account was started in 2016?
It is difficult to know whether to take the OP seriously or not. But let’s do.
AFAIK, like 99% of all tube preamps, the PL Dialogue is capacitor coupled. The Premium version used to use Solen / SCR tin caps and now has switched to Mundorf. Both premium brands with VERY good reliability. Solen / SCR is a MAJOR OEM manufacturer under various brands and has a rock solid reputation. Honestly would be shocked to discover their premium caps failed. Same with Mundorf.
Also from what I can tell, and could be wrong, PL is using obsessively large caps, in the 10uF range. The original CJ PV 10 used 2uF coupling caps. This in theory improves bass response, in practical terms is probably meaningless, but it’s not evidence of PL cutting corners at all.
Personally not a huge fan of the sound of either.... but I am 100% in the minority there. :)
My point, if what I believe to be true is true then the PL DL uses premium coupling caps that in terms of reliability are not easily improved upon.
Best,
E