dlpowered89Recommended reading... http://www.headfonia.com/schitty-magni-and-modi/
My opinion is that the T1 offers tube rolling, which gives it the edge. The Modi/Magni combo may have a more polished, detailed sound compared to many tubes, but I personally love my T1 with an Amperex 7308, and upgraded ELNA Silmic II capacitors. The NOS tube cost around $50 on ebay, and the capacitors cost $25 from DigiKey, plus an hour to install.
Also, synergy with headphones/gear is also something to consider. I listen with Sennheiser HD 650's, and the mids are fantastic with this setup.
mikossDid you solder the caps yourself? If so, did you have prior soldering experience and could you provide some tips? If not, how did you go about installing them ElNA Silmic IIs?