Tube Amp, Preamp upgrades -- what did you do that improved your units?


Hi folks,
If you upgraded a point-to-point wired tube amp or preamp, what did you upgrade?
I assume capacitors, but was there anything else which you upgraded that made a genuine difference for the sound?
I am looking into improving the caps in my Quicksilver stuff, but before doing that, I am curious if there's anything in addition to caps which I should consider.
Thanks.
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One time I had a Dynaco 70 redone and it was out so long that I forgot what it sounded like prior to the rehabilitation!

however when I re tubed a Primaluna amp and pre amp same day I could hear the difference!

Auditory memory!!!!
Major auditory gripe is that I listen to internet radio or Qobuz and the recording is what seems to change the listening experience!
ya can’t win!


My internet provider can only transmit what they get I assume! Mostly MP3 files!
besides I wonder if one can fully hear the difference between the various sample and bit rates ?????

I used to be v picky - loved the hi technology 

now , audio is a masker for tinnitus!

la vida es sueno!



Thanks folks for the suggestions for foam panels, equalizers, rugs, new speakers, etc. I'm sure there's a wine to drink along with the listening, too. Still, I'm really asking a very narrow question here.

That said, it is a free country and typing is therapeutic.

Thanks, SNS. Spaciousness…the final frontier. Yes! I will likely do only caps. Looking at used market, changing caps seems minimally controversial to buyers. That said, I'm looking on keeping these amps for quite a while.