MASantos
Headphoneus Supremus
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Regarding the CL/CR, I have done some extensive testing with different caps( FM's, Elna's, Nichicon's, Black Gates) and the best IMO is the 4.7uf BlackGate High-Q Nx. It takes some time to break in but gives the best sound. But if you have space in your enclosure and are willing to spend the money, you could go with some nice "boutique" film caps.
Manuel
Originally Posted by GregVDS /img/forum/go_quote.gif Thanks, I should definitely try to build this one. I plan to use is as source for a SOHA I already finished (with crossfeed, custom built output buffers and Epsilon12 protection). Can I simply join the outputs of the Alien DAC to the RCA inputs of the amp, without fussing with input switch, or the Alien DAC will have a bad influence when not used on the RCA signal? I mean the CL/CR could play for both system, right? I don't remember if the SOHA has DC input protection, I should check that. What is the best choice for CR/CL (discussed at libitum, I know, but a resumé of all the thread would be nice) if I have to put them in? As I understand, the Alien DAC is producing DC offset that has to be blocked, internally, or by the amp, right? I never soldered SMD, but am reading all tutorials available. Is it ok to go unregulated USB power? What should I expect in comparison with the stock headphone output of my Macbook (sound quality point of view, apart from the SOHA influence)? All the very best, GregVDS |
Regarding the CL/CR, I have done some extensive testing with different caps( FM's, Elna's, Nichicon's, Black Gates) and the best IMO is the 4.7uf BlackGate High-Q Nx. It takes some time to break in but gives the best sound. But if you have space in your enclosure and are willing to spend the money, you could go with some nice "boutique" film caps.
Manuel