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Re: Coupling Caps for dark sounding gear?

Posted by Response34 on December 10, 2004 at 05:55:16:
Hmmm... A vintage tuner. That changes things a bit. If youhave already tried the AuriCaps with no luck, I am not sure a capacitor change is going to bring it up to your specs.
Vintage gear uses a lot of carbon resistors which are "warmer" sounding than say Metal Films. I would not classify this tuner as dark but rather warmer than you prefer. I also feel the 6922/6DJ8 tube is a "warmer" sounding tube as compared to something along the lines of a 12AX type tube. I was never a fan of the 6922 but this is only a personal opinion.
I had the FM3 (long time ago) and thought is sounded very balanced with a few minor upgrades.
What are you comparing it too? Today's solid state tuners? Other vintage tuners? Also, what system are you running it into?
It wouldn't hurt anything to do a bit more experimenting but don't be too surprised if it doesn't come around to your expectations. As you mentioned, it will be a learning experience if nothing else.
Keep in mind, most vintage gear sound vintage. I like to think of it as a "nostolgic" sound.
Keep us up to date on your finding and good luck.

Happy Listening,
Response34
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