ASL Hurricane's -- paper-in-oil, verdict?


OK, now that the "new" version of this much lauded amp is out in the marketplace, does anyone have an evaluation of the "paper-in-oil" caps vs. the MIT caps version that Harry Pearson gushed over?

HP is supposed to do a follow-up, but who knows when that will be....

DOES THE LATEST VERSION SOUND AS GOOD AS THE ORIGINAL?
denf
Yes...I'd be interested to hear if there is a difference also. Mine are the original's with the Multi caps.....
I guess the only way to do that is to trade with someone with the newer version. I, for example, have the newer version, but I couldn't say whether or not it's less "magical" than the original. The likeliest assistance in this case will come from dealers who sold both versions.
Any dealers want to comment on this forum??
Well???

Considering the meteoric popularity of this amp, why aren't there more postings here?

As one of the core reasons for this great forum is to help and assist those of us considering a purchase (and who are in the dark), we're all waiting....

C'mon Hurricane owners, chime in!!
I have had both the MIT cap version and the latest PIO (GREEN METAL)CAP version. I prefer the Newest version. The mid-range seems a little smoother and the highs are more extended. The Mid-bass is just as neutral. I would definitely recommend the newer version.

The newer version also has a Triode mode, I prefer the Pentode mode. The sound is a bit dark and closed in running Triode.

See my comments on the tube rolling thread for my recommendations on changing both the power tubes and the signal tubes.

I hope that helps