[Question] favourite axial eletrolytic cap

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[Question] favourite axial eletrolytic cap

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As the title says I am wondering what is everyone's favourite 220uf/350V axial eletrolytic cap for a dumble inspired built

I've seen Ruby and Evatco. Struggling to find Sprague Atom

Thanks
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I believe most are using F&T.
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Yes, F&T
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Thanks a lot for the replies

In absence of 220uF/300V is 220uF/500V a good substitute
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Sure...if you can find it. Can you? Axial, I mean. Plenty of radial, snap-in choices for about $7.
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xtian wrote:Sure...if you can find it. Can you? Axial, I mean. Plenty of radial, snap-in choices for about $7.
Indeed Axial: http://www.hificollective.co.uk/catalog ... citor.html
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I am looking for a multi section cap can for 2 to 4 times 20uF @ 450V or higher

Does anyone have experience with CE Manufacturing? They look like a good candidate and claim to be a faithful replica of Mallory

F&T have a 20uf/20uF but are out of stock in UK
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I don't have experience with CE but I do recall someone's article/blog on an ampeg repair/recap and they used theirs and seemed to think they were great, but take that with a grain of salt, being second hand and my crusty memory :)

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pompeiisneaks wrote: Mon Apr 24, 2017 4:46 pm I don't have experience with CE but I do recall someone's article/blog on an ampeg repair/recap and they used theirs and seemed to think they were great, but take that with a grain of salt, being second hand and my crusty memory :)

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I used a weber multi cap can in a build with good results. mine was 50/40/20/20 I believe. They make quad 20s. +1 on the F+T 220's, fatter but shorter than sprague's but will fit under a fender doghouse.
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davebolden44 wrote: Mon Apr 24, 2017 9:09 pm I used a weber multi cap can in a build with good results. mine was 50/40/20/20 I believe. They make quad 20s. +1 on the F+T 220's, fatter but shorter than sprague's but will fit under a fender doghouse.
Thanks! I went for the F&T 220 :-)

I am curious about the results I will have with the CR for the 4x20uF
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I am sure they are fine quality.
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Bombacaototal wrote: Mon Apr 24, 2017 12:20 pm I am looking for a multi section cap can for 2 to 4 times 20uF @ 450V or higher.
Look at the JJ can cap. AES sells them.
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Nichicon.
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