Tweakers' Asylum: Toshiba SD-3990: audio out bypass -- help needed with mods by KHashmi316

Miniaturization and circuit/topology changes (since 3950-80; I have NO experience with any prev. model so I can't make concrete statements) -- plus the unavailability of a service manual for this model* -- has made upgrading/tweaking the SD-3990 a challenge.

For starters, I would like to perform the Swenson mod (http://johnswenson1.home.comcast.net/3950_mod/Toshiba_3950_3960_mods.html ; also outlined in this excellent article: http://www.spectrum.ieee.org/jun05/2651) which bypasses the onboard output stage.

Uncertain Assumptions:

- The two caps that need to be bypassed will be located adjacent to each other.

- The two caps that need to be bypassed will have values identical to those used in previous models. (E.g. c910 and c912 at 47Uf/25(?)V, in the 3950).

- The big Zoran processor is doing the all DACing (no separate DAC, like the BB/TI used on the 3950).

- The caps in question will be coming off the DAC.

Questions:

On the SD-3990, where exactly are the two caps that need to be bypassed?

On the SD-3950, the Swenson/Vinnie mods list c910 and c912 as the ones that need bypassing (both their values are 47uF).

As noted above, a lot of components -- caps included -- have been ultra-miniaturized. However, I am methinks that since the analog output stage is beefier by design, these caps are still standard sized (??)

If it helps, the image above and the ones below show the main board of the SD-3990 in multiple views (the caps with the value of 47uF are denoted with a red X):

http://www.gammaelectronics.com/images/Toshiba_SD-3990_main_PCB_top_IMG_9007_061021_093926.jpg

http://www.gammaelectronics.com/images/Toshiba_SD-3990_main_PCB_back_IMG_9009_061021_094230.jpg

http://www.gammaelectronics.com/images/Toshiba_SD-3990_main_PCB_top_right_rear_IMG_9013_061021_094544.jpg

* The official Toshiba service center say its cheaper for Toshiba to replace the product than to offer a service manual; hence, none will be made avail.