Hey guys! Thanks for all the responses. First, I made a bit of an error in my post - but first let me explain how, so you 'all don't think I'm a COMPLETE idiot (just a partial one maybe...)
My Capitole is a MKI, not the MKII. Where I got confused was there was an original , 1st version, that came out some years back (4-5?), that was just called "the Capitole", (if memory serves, it did not have any oversampling). Then the next iteration (the one I own) the "24/192" came out, so you can perhaps see what my thinking was when I initially thought mine was a "MKII"... (I have been out of the digital loop, so to speak, ever since I aquired my Capitole).
Now that I've actually looked at some ads for it, I see not one, not two, but what looks like three (?!) different versions, with some "SE"'s thrown in to further confuse me! Anyway, don't misunderstand, I am NOT displeased with my Capitole's sound -- far from it, it's just that I'm a bit concerned about keeping anything with moving parts (and frequent use!) much past 3-4 yrs.
So i guess my bigger question now (with the help from all of your great feedback), is; Do I go with a Cap. MKII, or is their something else out there, in the same $$ ballpark to also consider? - OR - do some of the mods as suggested & keep it for a while longer? Is the MKII a significant upgrade over my version?
My system BTW: in a bit of a "stasis" situation currently, as I am also shopping for new speakers, but the rest is a Pass 250.5 amp, PS Audio P300, dedicated room (w/dedicated AC) Analysis Plus Solo Crystal and Acoustic Zen wiring. Have been a pretty big M.L. speaker fan for years, so am looking in that general direction, but am also considering the Gallo Ref. 3's.
Thanks again everybody for your tolerence, patience and advice!
My Capitole is a MKI, not the MKII. Where I got confused was there was an original , 1st version, that came out some years back (4-5?), that was just called "the Capitole", (if memory serves, it did not have any oversampling). Then the next iteration (the one I own) the "24/192" came out, so you can perhaps see what my thinking was when I initially thought mine was a "MKII"... (I have been out of the digital loop, so to speak, ever since I aquired my Capitole).
Now that I've actually looked at some ads for it, I see not one, not two, but what looks like three (?!) different versions, with some "SE"'s thrown in to further confuse me! Anyway, don't misunderstand, I am NOT displeased with my Capitole's sound -- far from it, it's just that I'm a bit concerned about keeping anything with moving parts (and frequent use!) much past 3-4 yrs.
So i guess my bigger question now (with the help from all of your great feedback), is; Do I go with a Cap. MKII, or is their something else out there, in the same $$ ballpark to also consider? - OR - do some of the mods as suggested & keep it for a while longer? Is the MKII a significant upgrade over my version?
My system BTW: in a bit of a "stasis" situation currently, as I am also shopping for new speakers, but the rest is a Pass 250.5 amp, PS Audio P300, dedicated room (w/dedicated AC) Analysis Plus Solo Crystal and Acoustic Zen wiring. Have been a pretty big M.L. speaker fan for years, so am looking in that general direction, but am also considering the Gallo Ref. 3's.
Thanks again everybody for your tolerence, patience and advice!