[stratowhammy]

I found this mod for the Little Dot I+ with the LM4562 being used as the opamp.  Apparently this guy soldered Blackgate NX Hi-Q .1uF/50v resistor (at least I think its a resistor) to the actual opamp.  What are the benefits/why would someone do this?  Any thoughts ...

... my main concern here is that if I'm just using the LM4562 in my Little Dot I+ without adding this resistor, am I risking any kind of damage to my unit?

 

[wallace]

No, mine didn't self destruct when i used that op amp.Sounded good if i remember.
 

 

[2000impreza]

That is a capacitor, not a resistor. Looks like it is used as a power supply bypass capacitor. Typically bypass capacitors are integrated into the circuit to stabilize the op amp. I doubt there would be much if any benefit in adding the additional bypass cap to the LM4562. 

 

[stratowhammy]

Thank you for your thoughts... Why would someone do it then?  The main thing is that my amp is safe *phew* AND it sounds fantastic ... I highly recommend this opamp over the opa2107 (unless I have a fake, in which case I don't know how it sounds) - the opa2107 is more forward and punchier, but i think that the detail is far greater with the LM4562 and the compatibility with Mullard 8161 tubes is better.  Thanks for your insights impreza.