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SE OTL Input Cable Change

Some SE OTL's have a tiny bit of buzz in the left channel that can be detected with super high-efficient speakers.  Here is an improvement that can reduce it.  The coaxial cables are replaced with twisted shielded pairs (Radio Shack 278-513).  If your is amp is quiet and you don't notice any buzz, then disregard this upgrade. 

Connect the two RCA jack ground lugs together. Cut the shielded cable into two lengths long enough to rout to the driver board in 90 degree or perpendicular routes. Strip back the cables on one end. Remove the shield and blue conductor on the left channel cable and the shield on the right channel cable.

A) Solder the white conductor on the left channel cable to the center post on the WHITE RCA jack only. Strip the other end and solder the center conductor to the Driver Board L-IN and shield and blue to GND.

B) Solder the other cable to the RED RCA jack. Solder the blue conductor to the ground lug and the white conductor to the center post of the RCA jack as shown. Strip the other end and solder the white conductor to the Driver Board R-IN and the blue and shield to GND. Cable tie them together.