Talking about the big dielectric can type ones.
Is there a brand or spec anyone would recommend, at a reasonable cost, as an upgrade to the ones Mojotone supplies?
Will changing them actually make any difference?
The spec as supplied with the kit is:
- 1 x 32/32 uF dual
- 1 x 50/50 uF dual
- 3 x 220 uF single
All 500 volt.
Also, if I can't find 220 uF, would 250 uF be acceptable substitutions? Should I go up.or down on the uFs , or stick strictly to the specified values?
Thanks in advance.
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Mojo sells good stuff. What do you think is inferior with their electrolytics?
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Nothing really, just wondered if there are "better".
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You can certainly spend more money on filter caps. Are they worth it in a guitar amp? Very subjective.ThreeChordWonder wrote: ↑Tue Oct 24, 2023 3:51 pm Nothing really, just wondered if there are "better".
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Electrolytic caps are wide tolerance type components.
In the old days, the tolerance for higher voltage types was as loose as +100% to -50%.
These days +/-20% is typical
Hence for these purposes, 220 = 250.
In the old days, the tolerance for higher voltage types was as loose as +100% to -50%.
These days +/-20% is typical
Hence for these purposes, 220 = 250.
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Do you need the can type? F&T makes axial caps in all kinds of values, are super reliable, and cheaper than Spragues. 220uF easy. I get mine from Antique Electronic Supply.
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what kind of amp is this?
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The 'better' caps are all radials in place of the overpriced, underperforming axials available.
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