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Capped off?

Good morning to the community!  I am using RCA caps (from Cardas – don’t know if that makes a difference) on all my unused ports.  Supposedly, they help eliminate crosstalk between the outputs and inputs.  I’m really not sure if I can tell a difference, but they sure look cool!

Anybody else using these?  If so, I would be interested in your thoughts.  Thanks! 

an10490413
ebm
9,311 posts
 
Using them big improvement.
lowrider57's avatar
lowrider57
5,411 posts
 
If the caps have a pin then they are shorting-plugs and should only be used on RCA inputs. Not all components can use these.
Regular caps can be used anywhere.

+1 tube_gb

bsmg
296 posts
 
I use them as well....more to repel dust than for any sonic benefit. I really have no idea if they have any effect on sound quality.....but as you say, they do look good.
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yogiboy
5,607 posts
 
Shorting plugs are what is used for crosstalk. The plugs that you have are dust caps! This is what a shorting plug looks like!
https://www.amazon.com/Viborg-Stopper-Plated-Copper-Protector/dp/B017DH76VS/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&...
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fuzztone
5,526 posts
 
Just get the cheap ones with removable pins. Go whichever way works the best. 
If you gotta spend up, FutureShop UK is your best bet.
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