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Cary SLP-98L DC or Cap Upgrade details

Ok, I know it's been discussed before but I'm really looking for the details in this upgrade to the SLP-98. I've read direct coupled, F1 upgrade, cap upgrade etc...Now can anyone tell me in detail in what each of these mean and what parts/values go where in the unit itself? I also see various cap values in the upgrades in different units, what does that mean and why do I see these Mundorf SGO caps in various units be of different values? Any help would be great appreciated!

Ben

sqitis
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three_easy_payments
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I suspect Cary could answer all your questions.

sqitis OP
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They were not very forth coming in the details.

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russ69
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All I can say is the SLP-98 F1 is killer. If you like music, it's the one.

sqitis OP
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Yeah I’m trying to figure out how to get there and what all is involved.

What is "F1" exactly?

decooney
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@sqitis As I recall way back the F1 package upgrade well over a decade ago was originally inspired and offered by Upscale Audio. Unless you send in your unit and pay Cary for the upgrades, intel may not be shared. Different people there. I have the SLP-98L with all the upgrades in mine w/Grayhill switch. Here is what i have from my notes, and a site visit today to validate what’s listed right now for the new unit upgrades. A really good tech in your region can upgrade these with good parts too.

I’d recommend using a local tech, if you can. Save on shipping costs to pay for even better upgrade parts, and reduce risk of back-and-forth shipping damage

IIRC, the original F1 inspired package offered, went something like this:

  • Jensen oil and copper capacitors, Hexfreds in the power supply, Kimber cable wired for one of the inputs, real WBT speaker terminals, Grayhill selector switch, +F1 colors.

Today, the new units offered show similar upgrade options minus flashy paint:

  • Silver or Black color, Hexfred Rectifiers x4, One Kimber wired input, Mundorf MCAP EVO Silver-Gold coupling caps, MCAP EVO Silver.Gold.oil for output capacitors. (not seeing Grayhill switch listed).

If you have a unit now or buy a used one, you could try first by upgrading the caps and install your favorite 6SN7 tubes in it. Double box/pack well if you ship it in!

 

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