Low capacitant IC for SB2

daimbert · « **on:** 15 May 2006, 04:08 pm »

Just got my SB2 modified by wayne who did a great job. He mentions that you need to use the shortest run IC with the lowest capicitance to get the best sound out of the SB2. Any suggestions. My SB2 will be connected to my
new Onix sp3 that is running a pair of Europas. What would work best. So far what I've been considering are as follows.

Anti-cables (already have speaker cables for them)
Voodoo cable
Nordost blue heaven

Let me know guys want to make sure am getting best sound I can.

fly_fish_nz · « **Reply #1 on:** 15 May 2006, 05:49 pm »

I just ordered a set of MAS Grey IC's which Stu said ran less than 12pf. A search at audigon will bring up his ads and feedback.

TheChairGuy · « **Reply #2 on:** 16 May 2006, 02:50 am »

I'm not certain, but I think Nordost's have rather high capacitance figures.

Keeping IC's short and UN-shielded (and untwisted, like Kimber's, etc) are two ways to make sure you have, all other things equal, low capacitance. If you have significant RF, you can use a $25.00 'Power Wrap' or 'All Clears' to keep it under control and tune it out. They really work - and allows you to use relatively cheap, unshielded cable without RFI penalty.

audioengr · « **Reply #3 on:** 16 May 2006, 05:04 am »

Is 3.8 pF/foot low enough?