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Thanks so much. I can wait. I really appreciate that!

Just so I am clear, I do want to replace those electrolytics with one the film caps options you listed and not just new electrolytics? Thanks!

I have tried a Classe cap100 100WPC integrated, a Adcom 555ii and a Schitt Freya Preamp along with a few other tubed preamps and a fully restored Scott 222c. They might just not be a fit for my room. They are in a basement with cinderblock walls covered with a vinyl B- Dry system on the walls and on cement slab floor with carpet. There is a bass suckout for sure down there. For my HT setup I have 2 ultimax 18 sealed subs to compensate for that. But I digress.... Doing a lot of experimenting - with them pointed straight ahead they are too hot and somewhat nasal sounding and with them aggressively toed in they sound somewhat better but then recessed in the mids and highs. Room treatments would probably help but really was expecting much more. My Forte II and some DIY speakers I have made sound better in the same spot. Might just go with dynamat on the horns and recap the crossovers to see what that does. Might lug them upstairs to another room and see if its just a real issue with my room. any insight would be great. Thanks!

Hey guys, I just just acquired a set of CF3 version 1 that just don't sound quite clear. Drums, mid bass and cymbals sound ok -cymbals a little hot but voices nasally, midrange and voices sound very recessed overall. The drivers are in good shape and do not distort so I dont think the issue is there. This is in both speakers and have tried multiple upstream amps, preamps and integrateds. I am going to line the back of the horns with dynamat. Any other mods suggested? I have read about bracing etc but they are solid as a rock. I have some Forte II that I did Crites Crossovers and Ti tweeter diaphragms and braced- because I could get in easy- and they sound amazing. Looking to recap these and just wondering what caps you all would suggest for what look like poly caps underneath the top shelf, and what looks like electrolytics on the top shelf. (These are stacked on top of one another on the terminal cup) The values of the top are 40uf 100v 5%, and 25uf 100v 5%. The caps below are 4.0uf 250DC, 3.25uf 250DC and 15uf 250DC. Also I cant seem to find a 3.25uf cap. Would a 3uf be sufficient? After all the glowing reviews, I just cant imagine that these CF3 V1s should sound like this and I am hoping a recap will help. Would you replace the electrolytics with film caps or put some modern erse lytics in there? or does anyone have experience with something that worked well for you? Let me know what you think. I have double posted this by mistake on the 2 channel forum... not the best at this stuff. Thanks in advance!!

Hey guys, I just just acquired a set of CF3 version 1 that just don't sound quite clear. Drums, mid bass and cymbals sound ok -cymbals a little hot but voices nasally, midrange and voices sound very recessed overall. The drivers are in good shape and do not distort so I dont think the issue is there. This is in both speakers and have tried multiple upstream amps, preamps and integrateds. I am going to line the back of the horns with dynamat. Any other mods suggested? I have read about bracing etc but they are solid as a rock. I have some Forte II that I did Crites Crossovers and Ti tweeter diaphragms and braced- because I could get in easy- and they sound amazing. Looking to recap these and just wondering what caps you all would suggest for what look like poly caps underneath the top shelf, and what looks like electrolytics on the top shelf. (These are stacked on top of one another on the terminal cup) The values of the top are 40uf 100v 5%, and 25uf 100v 5%. The caps below are 4.0uf 250DC, 3.25uf 250DC and 15uf 250DC. After all the glowing reviews, I just cant imagine that these CF3 V1s should sound like this and I am hoping a recap will help. Looks like sonicaps gen 1 have the correct values, but would you replace the electrolytics with film caps or put some modern erse lytics in there? or does anyone have experience with something that worked well for you? Let me know what you think. Thanks in advance!!

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Hey guys, I just just acquired a set of CF3 version 1 that just don't sound quite clear. Drums, mid bass and cymbals sound ok -cymbals a little hot but voices nasally, midrange and voices sound very recessed overall. The drivers are in good shape and do not distort so I dont think the issue is there. This is in both speakers and have tried multiple upstream amps, preamps and integrateds. I am going to line the back of the horns with dynamat. Any other mods suggested? I have read about bracing etc but they are solid as a rock. I have some Forte II that I did Crites Crossovers and Ti tweeter diaphragms and braced- because I could get in easy- and they sound amazing. Looking to recap these and just wondering what caps you all would suggest for what look like poly caps underneath the top shelf, and what looks like electrolytics on the top shelf. (These are stacked on top of one another on the terminal cup) The values of the top are 40uf 100v 5%, and 25uf 100v 5%. The caps below are 4.0uf 250DC, 3.25uf 250DC and 15uf 250DC. After all the glowing reviews, I just cant imagine that these CF3 V1s should sound like this and I am hoping a recap will help. I have read that Thetas are good for film and foil but would you replace the electrolytics with film caps or put some modern erse lytics in there? or does anyone have experience with something that worked well for you? Let me know what you think. Thanks in advance!!

Very interesting! which cables did you get? Thanks for the feedback. Was thinking about the Freya + but dont know that I need the extra inputs etc. Might give the Saga a go.

Thanks for the feedback! What speakers do you run on the Aegir and do you use your Saga preamp in that system? Would you say the soundstage is more open/holographic on the Aegir vs Vidar? Also, just curious what model Crowns do you have?

SWL, I am looking for the same thing. A SS alternative to my Scott 222. Looking at the Aegir and Freya+ Combo. I listen to mostly low to moderate levels with my Forte II but do like to crank on occasion. My Scott can blow me out of the room so i dont think I need much more than the Aegir. Looking for the air and soudstage of tubes with a little tighter bass. how do you like the Aegir vs the Vidar? Thanks for your feedback!

Folks, I have a nice set of Forte II that have been braced and sealed, with tweeters and crossovers upgraded with Crites parts. Just looking to refine them a bit more. would it be worth it to change out the sonicaps or anything else on Bob's Forte II networks to improve them a bit? Just looking for a bit more holographic and smoother presentation. They are not bad by any means, but wondering if some upgrades in the network would be worth it. Thanks!!