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Audio/Video Gear and Systems => The Starting Block / Introductions => Topic started by: Bluzcat on 2 Jul 2018, 06:23 am

Title: Virtue audio sensation m451 upgrades
Post by: Bluzcat on 2 Jul 2018, 06:23 am
Hi there,
I am a new member and I have joined since I have been an audiophile for a long time and enjoy our hobby as well as all the fine hardware that is available for enjoying the music.
Also, I am hoping for some help in suggesting places for upgrades to my Virtue Audio Sensation M451.
I know that Mr. Dodd has passed away so need advice on other companies or individuals who would be able to offer upgrades for Virtue Audio M451.
Thanks
Alex
Title: Re: Virtue audio sensation m451 upgrades
Post by: FullRangeMan on 11 Jul 2018, 08:50 pm
Welcome Alex :thumb:
Title: Re: Virtue audio sensation m451 upgrades
Post by: ArthurDent on 11 Jul 2018, 09:40 pm
Greetings & Welcome to AC  Alex   :thumb:
Title: Re: Virtue audio sensation m451 upgrades
Post by: S Clark on 12 Jul 2018, 04:09 am
Welcome Alex.  Since you mentioned Gary Dodd, I assume your unit has the Dodd buffer.  An easy upgrade is to do a bit of tube rolling.  There's a world of different sounds with all the tube options.  I like Valvo 7dj8's with D getters.  What tube are you currently using?

Scott
Title: Re: Virtue audio sensation m451 upgrades
Post by: Phil A on 12 Jul 2018, 04:20 am
Welcome!
Title: Re: Virtue audio sensation m451 upgrades
Post by: Bluzcat on 17 Jul 2018, 06:49 am
Quote from: S Clark on 12 Jul 2018, 04:09 am
Welcome Alex.  Since you mentioned Gary Dodd, I assume your unit has the Dodd buffer.  An easy upgrade is to do a bit of tube rolling.  There's a world of different sounds with all the tube options.  I like Valvo 7dj8's with D getters.  What tube are you currently using?

Scott

Hi Scott,
Unfortunately my unit doesn't have the Dodd bufer and I would like to find someone who could upgrade my unit with the buffer or some other way so therefore asking for names of people/companies that will do mods on Virtue Audio products.
Thanks
Alex
Title: Re: Virtue audio sensation m451 upgrades
Post by: Tarzan on 17 Jul 2018, 02:53 pm
Hi, l own two Sensations- one M451 this has upgraded caps ( Clarity Caps) and a Furutech aftermarket internal fuse ( and this believe it or not makes a small but worthwhile difference, l also own a M901 this has Russian PIO Caps..... both provide a very nice upgrade from the stock Virtue caps, what PSU do you have, each Virtue PSU presents a different voice..... do some research and enjoy.