Hello from Connecticut

vrac

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I'm Vito from Connecticut. Looking forward to posting and contributing to this wonderful forum. I really enjoy listening to my audio system
which includes Wilson Sasha speakers, Levinson 33H amps, ARC Ref 5SE preamp, JL Audio f212 subs, Playback Designs MPS-5 w/ DSD capability. I have owned the Levinson amps for 16 years. Never had an issue but realize that they should be serviced with new caps and other updates if I want to
keep them around. I already inquired about cost of updates but wanted some advise. I've been looking at other amp options such
as the Sim Moon 870A and Pass Labs 260.8 monos that work well with the other components. Just wanted some insight before I finalize my decision. Thanks in advance.
 

stellavox

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Greetings Vito,

May want to look into the Connecticut Audio Society - 35 years strong - meets every other month - next meeting first sat in June

Charles
 

Ron Resnick

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Welcome, Vito! That sounds like a great system!
 

GaryProtein

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Vito, welcome.

This is a great place!
 

LL21

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Welcome Vito! Regarding your question about recapping, i remember doing this with an old second Gryphon antileon. According to the company who arranged for the recapping (formerly a Gryphon distributor many years ago), his view was that once the caps were redone, the amp if otherwise well made and in good shape could run another 10 years. The primary element of 'age' in the Antileon was the capacitors. I did end up doing it, and it sounded so good I ended up reselling it for more than I had paid for it, including the recapping, years later!

The 33H is a legendary amp for a reason. While I cannot speak very authoritatively about how it compares to modern day amps, if you really love the amp, re-capping is a relatively inexpensive way to go another 5-10 years with a great amp. From my limited experience listening to the 33Hs, one area where you might be curious to see how newer SOTA amps might differ is in treble, noise floor, refinement/nuance.
 

vrac

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Thanks for all kind replies. I’ve decided to have my current amplifiers
recapped and updated. Honestly I could not part with the Levinson's for
what I was to offered towards a trade. But more importantly I love how
they sound with my setup. I’ll enjoy them even though if they weigh a ton
and get fairly warm! Happy listening !
 

LL21

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Thanks for all kind replies. I’ve decided to have my current amplifiers
recapped and updated. Honestly I could not part with the Levinson's for
what I was to offered towards a trade. But more importantly I love how
they sound with my setup. I’ll enjoy them even though if they weigh a ton
and get fairly warm! Happy listening !

Congrats and best wishes!
 

vrac

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I've installed 4 Centerstage II isolation footers under my Playback Designs MPS-5 about a week ago.
I do hear subtle improvements. Thank you Steve for your advice! Also I traded in my ARC Ref 5SE for
a Ref 6 preamp. With only 2 days break in I'm thrilled and looking forward to Ref 6 being fully broken in.
Just wanted to thank Anthony from Perrotta Consulting (Bethel CT) for his outstanding service.
Happy New Year to all!
 

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