Recent content by Gaius Julius

So, the caps arrived today. Installed them: 2XLR caps on the antelope audio zodiac dac outputs, 4 RCA caps on the Gryphon BelCanto preamp outputs and 6 on the remaining inputs. On a very high volume (11 out of 20 on the stepped relays) without signal the difference seemed to be 3db at 15 cm...

I think most modern preamps have a design that shorts the inputs when they aren't used. I can try to see if capping inputs makes a difference other than keeping dust out. The outputs can only be covered as shorting them would damage components.

Hi all, I ordered some rca an xlr plugs yesterday to cover unused outputs in my system. I have a pair of unused, non-switchable XLR outputs on my DAC (Antelope Audio Zodiac) and two pair of unused, non-switchable RCA outputs on my preamp (The Gryphon BelCanto) one pair analog out and one pair...

Hello, My name is Cesar, I've been watching the site and forum for a while. Figured I'd introduce myself here. I hope to be able to make a contribution to the forum soon, gonna try out a tweak later this week (or early next week) and post my findings.