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RE: Go the whole nine yards...

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nagual19

In Reply to: RE: Go the whole nine yards... posted by CheapEric on December 03, 2007 at 05:35:41

Thanks for the reply. I currently use Vandenhul Integration Hybrid ICs, which seem to be proprietary terminated, so i can't hardwire it to the board. I've read somewhere around here at Tweakers asylum that changing the rca plugs to something better (and also some better quality wire from audio pcb to plugs) *makes* a difference.

(ie look here http://db.audioasylum.com/cgi/m.mpl?forum=tweaks&n=39448)

A pair of Cardas CTFA plugs would cost me around 20 USD, so i think I will try. (since the stock ones seem to be quite cheap). Can anyone with experience swapping plugs shed some light regarding my original question (taking out the line-out board, relais etc.)?

Why are there some muting transistors on the audio pcb when on the lineout there is a relay which also seems to mute the output when in stop?

Thanks!

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RE: Go the whole nine yards... - RickeyM 08:00:27 12/06/07 (1)
I did a mod on my Sony DVP-S7000 where I replaced the Op-amps, output coupling caps & RCA chassis jacks. I wired the RCA chassis jacks directly to the output leads of the coupling caps, bypassing the components on the circuit board. I used some solid-core, silver-plated wire to make the connections.
The combined mods were quite an improvement.

The stock RCA chassis jacks Sony uses are definately not good. Definately a weak link in the signal chain.
- RE: Go the whole nine yards... - nagual19 23:38:04 12/07/07 (0)
  Thanks for your reply and the photos.
  I wonder if by directly wiring the rca plugs to the output coupling caps and bypassing the muting switches / relay: Do you now hear some pops and clicks if you skip to the next track or powering the unit on?
  Thank you for your reply!
  
  Edits: 12/07/07

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