[se-riously]

I know that the AuriCaps needed some burn-in time. Does anyone know how much time the SoniCaps need?  I don't want to write a comparison if the SoniCaps haven't had enough time.

The Gen I cap takes about 100 hours.  The platinum bypass takes about 400-500 hours.   

[wsturner]

The Gen I cap takes about 100 hours.  The platinum bypass takes about 400-500 hours.   

OK then...My review will come out sometime during summer 2012 

[dvenardos]

I haven't tried the platinums with the sonicaps, but I like both the auricaps and the sonicaps. I feel that the auricaps add a slight coloration as the sonicaps with gen 2 bypass sound clean, detailed, and neutral whereas the auricaps sound warmer.

[eclein]

I know this is off topic a bit but my Two.2 has Auricaps and I'm wondering if I could upgrade them to whatever kind? I could mod a Two.2 correct?

[Mama Virtue]

I know this is off topic a bit but my Two.2 has Auricaps and I'm wondering if I could upgrade them to whatever kind? I could mod a Two.2 correct?

Yes, some people have upgraded to Sonicaps and done the upgrade themselves. Seth or Jason would have to answer for sure, but as far as I know as long as they are the same (2.2 uF) you can upgrade to whatever caps your heart desires  If you want to upgrade and want someone to do it for you please PM Jason T.

[eclein]

Thanks Cami!!!

[wsturner]

eclein,

You can see, from the picture, that I am currently running my M451 as follows:

Left: Sonicap with Platinum bypass
Right: AuriCap

My initial impression: The AuriCap is a fine capacitor AND the Sonicap is a fine capacitor. I would also agree with the earlier post about them having sonic differences.

I just don't want you to think that your current setup is lacking - it's not.

[eclein]

I got that, I was just curious if it was something to maybe do down the road...I'm enjoying this little gem the way it is!!! The "auricaps sound warmer" was mentioned and thats what I like...Thanks!!

[dvenardos]

[wsturner]

You know...Seth should just sell us a breadboard - along with a box of parts and a schematic.

This would make it so much easier for us to replace the original parts with different parts   

[wsturner]

I recently hosted a listening party. I started with a TrendsAudio TA 10 - with AuriCap upgrade - then moved to the M451. Needless to say, everyone agreed that the M451 blew away the TA 10.

The thing I enjoyed seeing, though, is how their jaws dropped when I powered the M451 with batteries - rather than the standard power supply. Virtue amps, on batteries, are truly amazing!!!



 

[Jason T]

I recently hosted a listening party. I started with a TrendsAudio TA 10 - with AuriCap upgrade - then moved to the M451. Needless to say, everyone agreed that the M451 blew away the TA 10.

The thing I enjoyed seeing, though, is how their jaws dropped when I powered the M451 with batteries - rather than the standard power supply. Virtue amps, on batteries, are truly amazing!!!

I see by looking at the picture that someone need to contact me for some cables 

[jtwrace]

I see by looking at the picture that someone need to contact me for some cables 

Why?  Do you sell cordless cables?

[wsturner]

I see by looking at the picture that someone need to contact me for some cables 

Come on JT! There are a few Nirvana cables in the mix

[Jason T]

Come on JT! There are a few Nirvana cables in the mix

ok I'll give you a break