Yes, adding more filter capacitance can greatly increase bottom end impact, lower the noise floor, provide greater dynamic range, etc...
Keep in mind that you will have a greater amount of "in-rush current" ( turn on surge ) if you increase the power supply reserve. As such, you might want to think about replacing and / or upgrading the rectifiers being used just to make sure that they will handle the increased load. Both rectifiers and capacitors typically die a slow death and then "go" all at one time. It would be better to replace the rectifiers now before they decide to let go later.
While you are at it, i am of the school that believes that bypass caps are also an improvement. I also believe that it is better to use a bank of multiple smaller value caps and stagger the values rather than to use a few giant cans. However, increased reserve ( more filter capacitance ) is better any way that you can get it. Just make sure that the caps are installed properly ( the correct polarity ) and are rated for well above the actual voltage of the circuit that they will be used in. Sean
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PS... If you've found a good source for parts like this at a reasonable price, i'm sure that others would like to know about it. I know i would : )
Keep in mind that you will have a greater amount of "in-rush current" ( turn on surge ) if you increase the power supply reserve. As such, you might want to think about replacing and / or upgrading the rectifiers being used just to make sure that they will handle the increased load. Both rectifiers and capacitors typically die a slow death and then "go" all at one time. It would be better to replace the rectifiers now before they decide to let go later.
While you are at it, i am of the school that believes that bypass caps are also an improvement. I also believe that it is better to use a bank of multiple smaller value caps and stagger the values rather than to use a few giant cans. However, increased reserve ( more filter capacitance ) is better any way that you can get it. Just make sure that the caps are installed properly ( the correct polarity ) and are rated for well above the actual voltage of the circuit that they will be used in. Sean
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PS... If you've found a good source for parts like this at a reasonable price, i'm sure that others would like to know about it. I know i would : )