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Tube Amp, Preamp upgrades -- what did you do that improved your units?

Hi folks,
If you upgraded a point-to-point wired tube amp or preamp, what did you upgrade?
I assume capacitors, but was there anything else which you upgraded that made a genuine difference for the sound?
I am looking into improving the caps in my Quicksilver stuff, but before doing that, I am curious if there's anything in addition to caps which I should consider.
Thanks.
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larryro2
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As long as PSA is below 5 auditory distortion is a pleasure!
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hilde45 OP
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Thanks folks for the suggestions for foam panels, equalizers, rugs, new speakers, etc. I'm sure there's a wine to drink along with the listening, too. Still, I'm really asking a very narrow question here.

That said, it is a free country and typing is therapeutic.

Thanks, SNS. Spaciousness…the final frontier. Yes! I will likely do only caps. Looking at used market, changing caps seems minimally controversial to buyers. That said, I'm looking on keeping these amps for quite a while.
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tomic601
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yes, Davis Family vineyards, rotgut Syrah. Pinot for guests.
The Cardas binding posts are awesome and can provide gas tight connection…

I love the smell of solder in the morning 
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hilde45 OP
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@tvad  Thanks for the suggestion. Worth exploring!
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