Capacitor question

@David- Teflon has one of the lowest Dielectric Absorption rates, which makes it one of the best dielectrics out there(next to air and vacuum). It also takes the longest to burn-in(worth it though). This little item removes a lot of the pain: ( http://phonoclone.com/diy-rack.html ) Should you decide to build one: Note the last sentence of the instructions, as your caps are non-polarized. Hopefully, when you installed the caps, you were aware of the orientation recommended for most of the better film caps: ( http://www.v-cap.com/installation-notes.php ) ( http://jimmyauw.com/2010/04/24/observing-inner-and-outer-foil-of-some-popular-capacitors/ )

David, I ran pink noise from my tuner for 2 weeks 24/7 with the tube bias turned way down and a fan on the amp. Then a day of break.in disc.I believe the reference recording version. Then a listen confirmed that break in was complete and worth the time. The caps should be very organic. If not, its not the caps. I have many friends using the VCap cutf and none have bright issues or clinical sound. patience---Jallen

You may want to parallel the vcap with POI to get the mixture of sound. Play with the values.

Its not a good idea to parallel coupling caps. Different caps have different 'speeds' on account of their dielectric constants. The result smears the sound- that seems the best way to describe it.

You are always better off just giving it your best shot with the best cap you can afford. V-Caps are some of the best out there. Do give them some time to settle down.

I have a pair of VK-120s which I have modified extensively, including VCaps. My experience is consistent with others'; the detail will remain and the fatigue will subside with break in. I second Dgarretson's recommendation of the interconnect wire change; very inexpensive mod even with the priciest wire you could find.