Hoffman Amplifiers Tube Amplifier Forum
Amp Stuff => Tube Amp Building - Tweaks - Repairs => Topic started by: Electron Tornado on November 29, 2017, 11:42:31 pm
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Two part video comparing coupling caps in a tube amp. Interesting.
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We have a large topic on this here:
http://el34world.com/Forum/index.php?topic=19534.msg202775#msg202775
Certainly everyone know value change is noticeable, much ore noticeable than the type of cap. I have some nice test equipment and have checked the same way. I can hear differences, but read the thread as it contains a lot of others testing different caps in different amp positions.
I think you will find it interesting if you are interested in these videos. On another note, I recapped a pair of passive crossovers in some Altec VOT speakers and tried solen caps first, but changed them to Jenzens and Dayton as I noticed a harsher horn and the Altec horn makes these speakers what they are.
I'll bet they test the same. It is like guys who prefer Outlaw SS amps over tube amps. I have been told tubes color the sound. I guess I prefer the color.
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My conclusion is that the position in the signal chain has a significant impact on whether one capacitor sounds significantly "better" then another.
With respect, Tubenit
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Last week, I bought .022uF caps from Angela Electronics, paper in oil , pure copper leads. I paid over 25 bucks Canadian each one. Theyre still in the package. I look forward to see the difference between them and the polyprop. orange drops that cost under a buck......