The Apple diyMod: My Take on the Famous iMod [56k killer] Featuring 3G, 4G, 5G and nano 1G! - Page 92

Cap rolling is where you try different caps in the position. The term derives from vacuum tube-operated equipment where you roll the tube around in an effort to remove it from its socket without damaging the pins too much and replace it with another tube. It carries over for opamp rolling, amp rolling, so on and so forth. Good luck with the dock.

Thanks for the holler, wgr73. I remember you telling me about that car flip; there was rain and dirt and speeding and other things going on. How's that coming along? I think we're all still patiently waiting for you to share your work on the Zune and nano 2G. No rush, of course. While you're at it, throw in a dock position for the diyMod (with selectable caps, obviously ) and you're golden. Good to see you back.

PS. That diyMod 5.5G 80GB looks mighty tempting. Care to part with it?

YGPM.

blippster:

I'm actually not allowed to talk about development of new mods, but if anything, just check the justlistenaudio.com website as I will be posting updates there as they come, few and far between as they are.

mbarry:

That depends on what kind of sound you like. I just use the BGs because that's what RWA used and they fit quite nicely in my 4G.

Only trial and error can really tell. Experiment and see what you like. I can only guess the audio capacitors will sound better to you, but only you can be the judge of that. Also, the code you've got is correct.

That's good. And while we're still on the topic, I can't believe I haven't shoved this thread down your throats yet:

http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f6/bou...re-buy-254491/

A long time ago, I compiled a sizable list of vendors that carry boutique capacitors. I haven't updated it for ages, but you've probably seen it in my signature anyway. I just thought I'd point it out to everyone. If enough people view it, maybe I'll update it.

As far as bang-for-buck sound difference goes, I didn't think capacitor swaps made that much difference until I heard the difference between 22uF and 47uF BG caps in my 4G. Then again, I was listening in the dark and quiet of my room late before going to bed, so it was a bit more noticeable for me than it may be for you. Nevertheless, I've said it before and I'll keep repeating it until kingdom come: sound is very personal and only you can be the judge. I heard a big difference; I don't know if you will. Take into account the numerous iMod rave reviews and compare them with those given here. Then there are the scores of threads on capacitor swaps (within arm's reach are the Millett MAX and Alien DAC threads).

IOW, I don't know, just listen and find out for yourself.