Belles 21A upgrade

Guys,

I'm considering upgrading my Belles 21A at an authorized dealer overseas, they tell me that the upgrade is much better than the Auricap. Should I go ahead with the upgrade?

Thanks,
Wig

wig05-17-2009 9:49pm

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mboldda1 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 575 posts 05-18-2009 at 01:01am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete what is the upgrade?
wig OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,274 posts 05-20-2009 at 08:37am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Mundorf M-caps gold of V-caps TFTN's. I'm not sure what it means but here the specs are better than Auricaps and exceed their sound quality
reb1208 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 518 posts 05-20-2009 at 12:45pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I had a 21A on loan for an audition and it was the stock unit. I don't remember what the stock output coupling caps were. But definitely remember seeing several Orange drops. I advice replacing those caps as well. They tend to blunt the transients, especially the trailing end. Also, I'm sure you have rolled the tubes?
wig OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,274 posts 05-20-2009 at 01:56pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I haven't rolled the tubes yet since I hear the unit comes with Mullards. Which tubes are better 5814A or 12AU7? Any recommendations for the system listed below will be welcomed: 21A Belles tube Pre Belles 150A Ref Rega Apollo MI2 Biwire Goertz AQ Columbia IC Vandersteen 2 Ce Sig II Thanks, Wig

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