Modding the AA Capitole mk II

We will be watching.

Which cap(s) Model No. in the range did you use. Because I also want to do the same thing with my Capitole MKII

Capitole mk II uses Hovland MusiCap 0,1uF/400V.

I got same value V-Caps - 0,1uF/600V. Higher voltage rating is even better. They are $39 each (OE Hovlands are $8 each).

I have kept the player in repeat mode for the past 24 hours.

I have made a preliminary audition today and the change is not subtle at all. And it should even better when burn-in period is completed.

The player is much more transparent now, with better soundstaging, better resolution and MUCH better microdynamics.

Before I got AA I have had Theta Generation Va DAC + Genesis Digital Lens + Theta Data Basic II. AA is much more natural and smooth sounding player, but it also misses some of the Theta qualities like outstanding resolution, bass slam and explosive dynamics.

With the V-Cap installed, AA is still not a Theta in that regard, but it much better now, and I fell It will let me forget my previous rig at last. The sound is much more transparent and open, much more palpable, you can hear more spatial clues, soundstage is deper and more focused.

I will get back to report when the break-in period is completed in a couple of days.