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202 mod/upgrade options?

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Jrichard

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I recall reading an old thread which included a post referencing a modified 202 ("Avondaled," as it were). Does anyone know of available options to optimize the performance of my 202? Thx.
 
Jrichard said:
I recall reading an old thread which included a post referencing a modified 202 ("Avondaled," as it were). Does anyone know of available options to optimize the performance of my 202? Thx.
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202 Not their finest vintage, derived from 102 no success either
keep its value(no bodge) - sell it, get a 72 + a good PSU or run full speed Nac 52/PSU
 
I have an Avondaled 102, I think its very good. There's also a Neil Jadman paper on modding the 102.

Unless your very happy with a soldering iron and want to keep the 202 remote / form factor it may be easier to DIY a 32/72. There's lots to do and most will cost the set of boards.

Not seen the rest of your system, adding a cap may be your first stop?
 
Thanks for the replies. I've read good things about the 72 here. That's an option. Right now I have an olive hicap (that might benefit from an ASR) on the 202. TCIII en route. Can I access the NJ paper in the pfm archives?
 
I'm afraid I saw it a long time ago, might be worth PM NJ directly.

FWIW, I had a 72 here, tried it with the 821A's and still prefered the A102 + the remote, its not just the 821 thats changed.
 
I had a 202 years ago and gave it to Les to have a go with. He gave it back several weeks later reporting that he couldn't do anything with it. He is/was much more at home modifying a 102 with 821a boards and re-routed power rails. Since he started producing his own pre and power amps I'm not sure he still mods others' gear.
 
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