Cardas Caps Worthwhile?

Mine lowered the volume of a slight buzz in my system, but didn't completely get rid of it. It does buy peace of mind however, knowing that a hum is not due to open rca jacks is helpful.

Hi Dekay, maybe you should buy one set at a time as I did. I only need one more to be complete. It is nice to know that no gunk can get in those rca connections, and the slight hum I still have in my system was reduced about 50%, so I considered that a bonus. Maybe the last set will make a difference. I'll post back here when I get them. I just ordered them, and expect them in about 5 days. I know that if I took the say... $150 total cost of 4 sets that I could probably get something that makes a more obvious difference, but purchasing them one set at a time, I hardly notice the expenditure. That Musical Fidelity amp is a class piece. Treat it to a nice, new, shiny new cap.

When I take off two caps and insert a new component it is still nice to know that there is no extra dust and grime build up inside. Since my rack is 2 feet from a window in NYC I have come to appreciate anything that I don't have to dust or polish twice a week.These things are very easily removed, and don't fall off when brushed by. Perhaps those of us who didn't hear any, or much difference already have a reasonably low RFI problem, and these caps may still help those that have more severe problems, as in a few cases here.

Thanks Dekay, I hadn't thought of cleaning tubes since I don't have any at the moment, but my friend just moved and his tubes for his VAV amp desperately need cleaning. How do you clean tours? Should I clean them the same way as the tips of an interconnect, or just a little alcohol rub? I have been using the little handy wipe type cleaner that XLO makes, and an air gun. It seems to do a good job. Haven't been to L.A. for a while now, but always have a good time when I do get there. I guess it comes down to price. I think most everyone would prefer the caps to other home grown methods if they were say...$6 a dozen.

Clean Tours? Unintended antonym!

Thanks, Dekay.