V-Cap CuTF .22 on Gain Tubes-- Primaluna Dialogue HP Integrated


I'm about a week into swapping out the Mundorf MCap EVO SilverGold capacitors located on the two innermost gain preamp tubes in a Primaluna Dialogue HP integrated.  

These were a bit above what I'd normally spend on such a tweak, but hey, we people spends hundreds and thousands on cables, treatments, etc.  And, I had ordered them for another project and decided to use MIFLEX (Polish caps) in that amp.  So, returning the V-Caps was too much work.  Confession--no it wasn't; I just wanted a $250 Christmas gift. 

One week into playing them and they are alive and dynamic.  They are clean, glowy, musical, and engaging.  They are smoother so I can push the volume up a bit with less fatigue.  They are bigger sounding in all respects.  They sound really together but not buttoned up.  I'm impressed. 

I'll spare all of us the audiophile descriptors, but instead I'll just say the words that kept popping in my head this week--"These are seductive...just keep drawing me back for more listening."  

Highly recommended. 30 minute tweak that is worth every penny. 

Now, the question is, do I go back in and upgrade the host of DuRoche caps linked to the power tube sockets and the two caps smoothing out the power supply side?  I cannot afford to do all V-Cap CuTFs throughout--nor will they fit in all places. 
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jbhiller-
did you  get my PM with my email address? I'd like to see  a pic. Thanks.
This has been my experience as well- the V-Cap copper foil part is excellent and I've yet to encounter any annoying characteristics in it.

I would have no concerns other than space in placing them in any output section.
jbhiller-

this is encouraging info. I'd like hear for myself how  a few cap replacements can elevate an already solid amp that so many love to bash. I like to think the PL can play with the SERIOUS boxes with the right tweaks?


@tablejockey , yes, I'll try sending them again to your email.  

@atmasphere , to get that opinion from you means a lot.  You are very respected and I have learned so much from you on these forums!
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The first link is the pic of the two V-Caps successfully installed. 

The second link is the pic of the PL Dialogue HP Integrated innards.  I've circled the caps that could use upgrades.  Here are the codes: 

Yellow Circles - 2 gain tubes
Pink Circles - 8 tubes linked to power tube sockets
Orange Circles - 2 tubes smoothing power side of things