V-Cap Odam or Miflix output caps In preamp


Wondering if anyone has compared these two caps in a preamp? I am considering the Odams for output two in my Don Sachs preamp. What differences can one expect?
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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.
@grannring - we built Class A tube mono block KT-77/EL-34 tubes that use 4 Milflex copper caps per mono. We have not found them to be aggressive at all so as you know each application is different. Have not tried the V-Caps in the mono blocks as of yet but we plan to.

@vinlyvalet - thanks for your complement.  If you are located in the NYC area we have set-up a listening room for people to come and spend some time listening to music.

Happy Listening.


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. 
Just tried ODAM's at two spots in my 70's EAR 509, proactive replacement due to physical/visual appearance.  Not much space. Not broken in yet but they sound great to my ears.  Very happy with my choice, didnt want change the sound.  Mission accomplished.  Rest of units stock except for electrolytic refresh and replaced out of tolerance resistors.  Chris V. is extremely supportive and knowledgeable.
For some sonic impressions on Miflex.  Read Troels Graveson pages on his EAR gear.  He likes them, responded to my question on preamp upgrade, he was still pleased with his choice.