Bob Carver 180 Mono-blocks perform superbly

Vmhf, you will get the best result installing the Goldpoints within the input of the amp. Having an external passive will degrade the sound compared to the above. Believe me, I've tried. If you want remote, you get the the Bent Audio remote control kit for the Goldpoints.

If you want to use both your phono and CDP without having to switch cables, I would recommend an active preamp. But you need to make sure the active preamp doesn't have too much gain, because Bobs amps have input sensitivity of 1.25 V for full power.

After you hear the Goldpoints in the amp, it's hard to go back to anything else because the sound quality so darn good. I'm willing to physically switch cables and go without remote for the best sound possible.

Vicdamone, yes the Vcaps will replace the stock 2.2 uF output coupling caps.

Thanks Dracule1.

I am more than happy to physically switch cables too. In fact I don't have any room on my racks to accommodate a preamp anyway!

Currently I have some upgraded KT88's on the way and have been listening to a variety of 12AX7's and 12AT7's with remarkable improvements to the sound!
Its all good fun and very satisfying.

Cheers.

Hey Vmhf, let us know of your impressions on the different 12AX7/12AT7s you've tried.

Hi Dracule 1: You said in an earlier post that the output coupling caps were a 0.22 uf rating, then posted 2.2 uf in a later post. Which is it? If they're 2.2 uf, would there be enough room to fit the Deuland Cast caps in there? Thanks, Jeff