[Wes S]

I do hope to find a true tube amp will have a different sound than the hybrid(s) I own or have tried.
The LP is going to be pretty hard to top, even before the Elna cap upgrade!

I have been researching that amp for a year, and you are in for a treat brother.

 

[nwavesailor]

I sure hope so!

I have SO many tubes ready for it.................

 

[deuter]

What’s the Elna Cap upgrade ?
Any details on performance improvements?

 

[Guidostrunk]

Start at post 2,875
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/monoprice-monolith-liquid-platinum-by-alex-cavalli.876406/page-192

What’s the Elna Cap upgrade ?
Any details on performance improvements?

 

[Wes S]

What’s the Elna Cap upgrade ?
Any details on performance improvements?

LP in stock form = Best hybrid under $1000
LP with Elna cap mod = One of the best hybrids.

 

[Sandifop]

LP in stock form = Best hybrid under $1000
LP with Elna cap mod = One of the best hybrids.

Obviously I haven't heard all of the hybrids out there but the difference is well worth the small investment in my opinion. I only have 40-hours of burn but I am really pleased with the details and clarity. Good stuff.

Warning: warranty isn't going to be pleased if you buy a new LP and upgrade it. The only reason I mention this is companies like Drop and Monoprice are fine for 'replacing' a unit but less fine when it comes to parts and repair.

That said, glad I voided my warranty (so far).

 

[deuter]

LP in stock form = Best hybrid under $1000
LP with Elna cap mod = One of the best hybrids.

The caps are user replaceable?
I wild rather not have to solder as I’am afraid to screw it up.

 

[Sandifop]

The caps are user replaceable?
I wild rather not have to solder as I’am afraid to screw it up.

Soldered on but look up the tread and you can find a US person who will solder them in.

 

[Guidostrunk]

@ksorota does the mod. Shoot him a pm.

The caps are user replaceable?
I wild rather not have to solder as I’am afraid to screw it up.

 

[Wes S]

@ksorota does the mod. Shoot him a pm.

I can confirm @ksorota, is a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend getting in touch with him, and getting the cap mod done.

 

[Sandifop]

@ksorota does the mod. Shoot him a pm.

Hej Guidostrunk,
Except for the lunch money, do you see any downside to this upgrade? From my chair it seems to be only upsides.

 

[Guidostrunk]

Yep. I'm losing a lot of sleep these days. Can't seem to pull my cans off of my head when I should be in bed lol.

Hej Guidostrunk,
Except for the lunch money, do you see any downside to this upgrade? From my chair it seems to be only upsides.

 

[Sandifop]

Yep. I'm losing a lot of sleep these days. Can't seem to pull my cans off of my head when I should be in bed lol.

Making it hard to get audio mixing done while spending hours marveling at $700 (total) for the LP plus caps.

 

[Wes S]

Making it hard to get audio mixing done while spending hours marveling at $700 (total) for the LP plus caps.

$700 for a new cap modded LP is such an incredible value, that I am seriously thinking about buying another one for my office.

 

[Sandifop]

$700 for a new cap modded LP is such an incredible value, that I am seriously thinking about buying another one for my office.

I am tempted to buy another, also. However, I’d like to leave it stock for awhile to compare and marvel. Such a little thing; such a noticeable improvement. A thing of joy.