toning down the ps audio perfect wave dac

I've not found the duo to be bright. I use a copper Signal Cable HDMI between the two. I use Signal Cable Silver Resolution for interconnects, which I believe has 4 strands copper and 4 strands of silver. I do use all copper Signal Cable speaker cables which Frank claims is a the best match for most systems. The upgrade is really a mo brainer transporting the PWD to near reference heights according to many that have compared it to the very best, price no object DACs.

While I do concur that there are better transports than the PWT it is still a great piece for the money.

MrTennis, I know from your posts that you've been less Han satisfied with the combo. I do admire your stubborn, resolute ability to find the key to getting your combo sound as good as u can. What are you using for power cords?
Steve

I will answer your question directly rather then taking you different placeS already done. You will wan't PIO - paper in oil caps. Ampohm will do what you want. They have several still available and tend to focus more on the mids. I think The Tube Store still has some available. The tin foil, aluminum or copper ones are fine. I would try to get the tin foil or copper ones.

Based on seeing your posts over the years and your dislike of any tipped or bright highs, these are for you. Give them 50 hours before reaching any conclusion.

They are large however and may or may not fit.

Another choice if PIO will not fit are AudioCap Theta's. They are film caps and much smaller. Very warm and non-fatiguing.

Two great, lower cost options. This step will in fact give you what you are looking for based on my experience rolling caps in gear.

I have an orig MKII and agree with Jdoris. What made you think PWD is the problem? Have you demo other dacs in your system?

Don't touch it. Sell it, get some money out of it, and move on to something that is more to your liking...stock.