V-Cap Odam or Miflix output caps In preamp

Don of Sach’s now offers the Odams as he really liked them. I have put the Odams in dacs, preamps, amplifiers both SS and tube, and in crossovers . They are wonderful top to bottom. I had a buddy with the nice Sach’s tube preamp. It had the Miflex caps installed, but he was looking for more out of his system. He installed the Odams and was most happy with the improvement. This led Don to trying the Odams and now he offers them.
I want to like the Miflex copper foil caps because they are priced so well. Just can’t get passed how aggressively forward they sound over time. They bring this overly forward sound to every piece of gear I put them in. Just not for me. Impressive at first, but the sound wears me out and cuts short my listening sessions. Went to Odams and relaxed into the music.

Now, one’s system may lean toward the soft, dark and distant side of things. One may want more immediacy in a system and these Miflex caps will do just that. Both are good caps and results will vary system to system. I like mid-hall, not front row. Others want to be from row and in with the performers. It’s all a matter of personal taste and total system synergy.


The Audio Note copper foils are very full bodied and warm for those looking for that particular flavor. Aric once said cap rolling is like being a chef in the kitchen using various spices to achieve the desired end result. He is spot on.

Not aggressive. Rather forward stage is what I shared. This is relative to other high end caps. Not necessarily a bad thing in some designs, systems or ears.  Just not for me and mine. 

If you want more perceived resolution, a little forward and an emphasis in the upper mids and highs, then the Mundorf s/o/g supreme in oil cap is your answer. This is the easy best part for that particular result. I like the Jupiters and Duelunds more, but for your goal go the Mundorf route. They sound exactly like what you are looking for. Make sure they are the silver/gold in oil. You want the oil!

They are tipped up in the presence frequencies.

Another option if you want to lean towards a little more neutrality than the Mundorf would be the Vcap Odam. They are very transparent and open, but are not pushed up in the upper mids and highs like the Mundorf.   Great second choice if you are at all concerned about the extra presence of the Mundorf caps.