Author Topic: Carvin V3 mod (Read 2586 times)

Leevi · « **on:** November 08, 2021, 12:50:30 pm »

I have Carvin V3 on my desk and I'm wondering the caps that have been added from power amp plates to B+.

/Leevi

sluckey · « **Reply #1 on:** November 08, 2021, 01:03:06 pm »

Maybe someone thought the amp was too bright or they were experiencing hi freq buzzes or oscillation. What value are the caps?

Leevi · « **Reply #2 on:** November 08, 2021, 01:42:33 pm »

They are probably Tantalum caps labeled with 471K, 470pF?

/Leevi

Latole · « **Reply #3 on:** November 08, 2021, 03:26:50 pm »

They are probably Tantalum caps labeled with 471K, 470pF?

/Leevi

471K = 470pf

sluckey · « **Reply #4 on:** November 08, 2021, 04:40:55 pm »

They are probably Tantalum caps labeled with 471K, 470pF?

Value seems probable but I doubt they are tantalum. Tantalum is usually 1�F and larger but in low voltage ratings.

Leevi · « **Reply #5 on:** November 08, 2021, 10:05:27 pm »

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Value seems probable but I doubt they are tantalum. Tantalum is usually 1�F and larger but in low voltage ratings.

Might be some other type as well but I ended up to Tantalum because of their high voltage rating (3kV) and look.
See the picture.
/Leevi

thetragichero · « **Reply #6 on:** November 08, 2021, 10:10:01 pm »

Leevi · « **Reply #7 on:** November 08, 2021, 10:23:12 pm »

You are right 👍 Thanks
/Leevi

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