What a Difference a Cap Makes

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Offline Cary

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on: June 14, 2014, 05:36:05 AM
I replaced the .1uf stock cap with a .1uf/630 volt Theta film and foil AudioCap from Parts Express, on my 2.0 Sex amp. Wow, what a difference! More detail in the music and the highs are smoother. Amazing that $15 can make a difference. My 2.0 is from the first production run, has been demonstrated in many audio shows and meets, and has has been complemented on the great quality of sound. Since I finished my 2.1, I can upgrade the 2.0, this is one amp I will never get rid of. Next upgrade will be the C4S boards.


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Reply #1 on: June 14, 2014, 05:56:23 AM
That was the first upgrade i did to mine and was blown away with the difference. Upgrading the output caps helps too, but to a lesser degree.

I believe the C4S is a major improvement but i built mine out of the box with the C4S so i cant comment directly.

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Reply #2 on: June 14, 2014, 06:06:03 AM
Rolling caps is fun and your don't have to spend a fortune to get a great sound that works for your system and musical taste.

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Reply #3 on: June 18, 2014, 12:45:07 PM
Ya the 2.0 c4s makes a big difference as does the mq iron. At least as big as the caps if not more.

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