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    Cardas RCA Caps

    Picked up these little puppies at my local audio shop today.....Cardas 12 Pack of RCA caps......from what i understand they shield against RFI and EMI.....honestly speaking though i picked them up to stop what dust gets inside the RCA's and i find they look "Cool"


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    Re: Cardas RCA Caps

    I also use the XLR caps
    And they work
    http://youtu.be/KFciL0qjqu0
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    Re: Cardas RCA Caps

    Quote Originally Posted by highEndguy View Post
    I also use the XLR caps
    And they work
    Cardas RFI/EMI Caps - YouTube
    Yup im going to get the XLR caps as well

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    Re: Cardas RCA Caps

    Wow. Very clearly demonstrated. Thanks.
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    Re: Cardas RCA Caps

    AQ does em good too, actually they do that fandangled emf too!

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    I've been wanting to get these too since I saw them at my ARC dealer. While the video shows they indeed do have an effect, is it audible? I've been wondering how covering up the unused inputs/outputs on my Ref 5 would help, when the plexiglass top cover of the Ref 5 is largely perforated with holes to let it breath. Wouldn't EMF just get in via the top?

    Also, I wonder why the XLR caps are so much more expensive than the RCA caps. On amazon I can get 10 RCA caps for under $40, but 2 XLR caps for just under $30. I don't really want to spend that much (A Ref 5 has a LOT of inputs/outputs!) just to see if they make a difference.
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    I cant say i notice a change in sound, but i am happy no dust will get inside and like i said they look visually appealing to me

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    Re: Cardas RCA Caps

    Just get them from China.

    You will get a better lower floor noise
    blacker backgrounds
    ebay link :
    Noise Stopper Gold Plated Copper Male XLR Plug Caps X2 | eBay
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    Re: Cardas RCA Caps

    just to maintain your connectors clean is worth it
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    Re: Cardas RCA Caps

    Quote Originally Posted by highEndguy View Post
    Just get them from China.

    You will get a better lower floor noise
    blacker backgrounds
    ebay link :
    Noise Stopper Gold Plated Copper Male XLR Plug Caps X2 | eBay
    Thanks for the link!
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    Re: Cardas RCA Caps

    Casey,
    Today I will send you a photo of the back of my REF10 with all the plugs inserted, they look better than CARDAS XLR
    One last thing about the XLR caps :
    Remember to put the Ground pin to the female ground pin
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    Re: Cardas RCA Caps

    Cool, thanks for the pics. It looks great!
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    Re: Cardas RCA Caps

    Your welcome
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    Re: Cardas RCA Caps

    Thanks for the link and the pics Nelson

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    Re: Cardas RCA Caps

    I use the Cardas XLR's and RCA's

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    Re: Cardas RCA Caps

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