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Caps don't all sound the same and newer isn't necessarily better

Just an fyi - although most people will say that technology keeps improving components, newer caps may or may not sound better in a vintage amp. ARC has historically been known for showing a keen understanding of the intersection of electronic circuits, their components, and the resulting sound. Probably more so than almost all manufacturers, they have spent a great deal of effort tweaking designs while simultaneously listening to the resulting sound. When they design an amplifier they make decisions based in part on listening sessions. Sometimes they make the decision based on analysis of the circuit, but some times/most times they let their ears guide them. When they made your amp they went through this voicing process. When you put in the latest and greatest caps you aren't going to have the benefit of the original voicing process. The new sound will likely be somewhat different - possibly better, and possibly just different. If you were happy with the original sound and want that same sound you need to find the same parts - which may or may not be avaialable today. Just an fyi. Let us know how the amp sounds with new caps vs. the old caps.


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