Hi Leo,

Grey and Grainy is typical with stuff filled with tants and ceramics (I won't mention any names ). Obviously analogue circuits are different to digital, analogue components used like caps is usually tuned by ear if used in say coupling, the hard bit is making sure you don't go too far overdoing it . I've heard some people find the bass can be a little soft with too many low esr caps in the chain, anyway good luck and keep us posted...
I think you're spot on, mate.

I suspect that Nick has used his experience to 'voice' the Lentek in a way that will make it sound more musical and less 'hi-fi'. It's a difficult balancing act to achieve, and shows yet again how one cannot build or modify equipment using measurements alone.

Trained and experienced ears are the order of the day.

As long as the Lentek hasn't lost its PRAT and 'boogie factor', which is why it complimented the 103 so well, I'll be happy

Marco.