So, this one really surprised me. CAD GXL 2200 body, which I had laying around and only used it because I ran out of "better" bodies. Among my parts, I found a WGT Center-purchased K87, which I had tried with a Fuchs build a few years ago and didn't like at all. Transformer is Neutrik NTE 10/3, which I really like... All with Homero's board with Khron's BOM and an 2n3819 from my small stash.
When I plugged it in I couldn't believe how close it is to my u87ai.
It's a two-sided capsule. Maybe I only had previously heard the other side. The capsule lead for the side I'm using looked like it hadn't been soldered before.
I know WGT Center's website is gone, but these are AYM caps, right? Maybe I'll try the single-sided one JLI sells.
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View attachment 128041Can you tell which one is the real 87?