Really like my system now. The only improvement I wish to get is clarity and soundstage. Next step is to get acoustic panels behind the speakers. Also I'm shopping for a DAC.
Hanknxtc, those are tube dampers from Herbie's Audio, you can read more details from their website. I'm not an expert who can explain to you how they work.
Hey Bullot. Please find out the name of your panels. I'm also looking at ATS Acoustic. For now I can only treat the front wall. Will look into the Maestro as well. Thanks for your suggestion.
System edited: Sold the Audio Aero Prima. Connect the Touch directly to the integrated amp. I am amazed at how good the internal dac is. Although it is not quite there compare to Prima but it's only a faction of the cost. But you know what? I added Herbies Audio spike decoupling glider and it totally transformed the system. It's now better than my previous setting. It adds clarity and realism. They are amazing upgrades.
System edited: After some breakin with the new caps. It's getting much better. I took out a pair of telefunken 6922 diamond bottom from closet which I never like in the cary, and replace my favorite amperex pq 6922 white label. The tele seems to match well with the new caps. It makes much more lifelike sound especially on string instrument. I'm settled now.
System edited: Replaced my monitor Reference 3a Dulcet to Tyler Acoustics D3. It's so much bigger and heavier!! Also breaking in with all the caps upgrades in my cd-player. Enjoying it so much now. I'm thinking of adding a turntable next.
Fully modded the Prima MKII. 1) Replace all caps to Mundorf 2) upgrade all diodes 3) upgrade to low jitter clock 4) Use Mundorf wire 5) WBT RCA connector
Replaced all caps with Mundorf gold/silver. about 40 hours of playing time but there is big improvement already. The major improvement is its soundstage and detail. Exactly what I'm looking for.
Replaced all ebony balls in the iso-cup with lampblack balls and hi end base, under the amp. Substitute BDR cones under cd player with herbie's tendersoft foot. The improve is obvious. More details and better imaging. But I'm not sure which individual parts change the sound the most.
yes I miss indicating what my speaker cable is. You see I haven't paid much attention to my components anymore. Speaker cable updated please see my list. They are bi-wired.
