V-Cap Odam or Miflix output caps In preamp

The ODAM in my DS2 are amazing and beats the Miflex in every category from my testing. GR Copper Caps may be a contender and are quite new...

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I understand this is an older thread but I wanted to provide some insight (as I know many folk find these threads via a Google search). I would have to honestly say that in my experience in dozens of amplifiers and preamps that I've tried them in, the Miflex beats the Odam in every category that is important to me- more organic tone, more transparency and a more natural midrange. I think the Odam lack good lower midrange/upper bass delineation and I simply cannot enjoy them over time- far beyond 300-500 hours, so burn in is not a concern. The Odams do seem more extended in the highs and deeper in the bass, but I have to try to convince myself that this is better. With the Miflex (once adequately burned in) everything simply sounds more right/real/correct to me. Of course, YMMV but I do not care for the Odams. 

All the best, Aric

I found the V-Cap oils our performed the Milfex copper capacitors in the DAC we manufactuer.  The Milfex are nice but the V-Caps just made music to our ears.

@bigkidz Impressive looking gear.

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.