my regular DAC1.... I replaced the nasty SMD c13 and c14 with black gates. They are bypassed by two smaller value caps. I remove the larger bypass caps (c109 and c110) , HOWEVER and this is important I found that the ceramic bypasses (c15 and c16 ) need to be left. Removing the ceramic bypass removed a lot of detail, and left things very midrangey (a common complaint if you read what others are doing mod wise)
http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?postid=1088560
After the mod, the dac is very dynamic and clean... but a bit more relaxed in the treble. Its a immense improvement, difference between night and day. It
http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?postid=1088560
After the mod, the dac is very dynamic and clean... but a bit more relaxed in the treble. Its a immense improvement, difference between night and day. It