recapping crossovers....do or don't?

I think the point about removing the old caps carefully makes a lot of sense. If I make a change I will replace the Solens first....These crossovers were last modified in 1996....so I think the choice of quality caps has improved greatly....nothing ventured...nothing gained as they say...

The Duelund resistor change I find interesting.....I think they are halco on there now. There's all kind of options here....these speakers were designed to tweak...the boards come of in minutes. I'll probably go with duelands or VT...since those are considered the best sounding. With the recent rise of the dollar vs Euro...the Duelunds look real good.

The crossovers have air cores...

Compare XO's hmmm....I think that might be easier said than done...I think I'll just do the 2 and go from there. Comparing singles...the breakin might color my thoughts...but who knows.

The idea to use by-pass caps really intigues me....as I could use the Duelunds with the MIT's. I have read that doing this would give me the signature of the Duelund sound....anybody have experience or thoughts about using a small by-pass cap..

Eldartford.....of course the designer knew what he was doing...no really....but that doesn't mean there can't be improvements made. I really am sold on using caps to make overall improvements on my gear....not every piece mind you but the low cost ones just make sense.

The MIT's I have are PPFXS caps....what do you thimk od using a small Duelund bypass?

Eldartford.....I can do that very easily...my vintage Accuphase pre happens to have a nice smooth balance control.

I'm going to get my modded black gate C200 preamp at the end of this week....I have already got a ton of transparency...so i will wait to see what effect this pre has on my system....thanks for all the input...really helpful.

To catch up here...I have 400 hours on my BG/Mundorf Accuphase C200. I think it is a perfect match with my VAC 140's along with my modded Monarchy dac. It hard to imagine my system sounding better....but I can't resist replacing the Solens in my crossovers...I would like a little more extension on the highs...but not Hi-fi...natural...I am looking at the Jantzen Silvers or the Z-Superiors. I have read some good reveiws and they look to be a excellant value. I am really pleased with the low and midrange sound...so I will stick with the MIT's for now...Anybody have any thoughts on the Jantzens??