Electrolytic caps - what are you using?

[ruairioflaherty]

Hi all,

I'm about to dig into two recap projects, a Urei 1176 rev H and a 1985 Audio Precision System One.  I finished a GML 8304 mic pre from 1994 a few weeks ago, it sounds great.

I used Vishay from Mouser for the GML but I'm wondering what you all are using for Aluminum Electrolytics? Ideally I'd like low ESR, 105 degree and easily available (I prefer Mouser).

Any favorites?

Cheers,
Ruairi

P.S. Even though I'm a very fussy mastering engineer I don't subscribe to the Electrolytic caps are eveil school of though.  Limit the voltage dropped across the cap and I think they can be very benign.

 

[ruffrecords]

I use Rubicon and Panasonic mostly.

Cheers

Ian

 

[bruno2000]

Nichicon (sp?) and Panasonic
Best,
Bruno2000

 

[peterc]

I use Rubicon YXF series mainly as I get a good deal from the local agents!

But they are good.

Peter

 

[warpie]

how about SAMWHA? Are they any good?

 

[ruffrecords]

how about SAMWHA? Are they any good?

I have used them for high value, high voltage application sin HT power supplies (470uF/450V) but not directly in the audio path.

Cheers

Ian

 

[Greg]

Nichicon PW, but they are typically larger than other caps with similar uF/V ratings. Make sure you have space to fit them in your recap project.

 

[warpie]

how about SAMWHA? Are they any good?

I have used them for high value, high voltage application sin HT power supplies (470uF/450V) but not directly in the audio path.

Cheers

Ian

OK thanks

 

[jasonallenh]

Panasonic FC 

 

[jensenmann]

how about SAMWHA? Are they any good?

My studio desk has these in the signal path and after 5yrs of use there are several leaky ones inside. I´d not recommend them.
For DIY I use Panasonic, Elna, Evox-Rifa

 

[mjrippe]

Nichicon PW, but they are typically larger than other caps with similar uF/V ratings. Make sure you have space to fit them in your recap project.

I use a ton of Nichicon PW at my shop.  No problems so far.  They can be a bit large for modern boards, but usually smaller or the same size as vintage caps.

 

[DerEber]

Hey,
I use Nichicon VX axial.
Frolyt, and F&T for tube PS filtering.
If I want very silky and not too stiff/detailed I use Evox Riva.

+ somtimes cheap 85 degree something.

best Stephan

 

[nhaudio]

Not 105 deg but Elena silicon II sound good

 

[warpie]

What's the benefits of using 105°C  caps in the signal path?

 

[Andy Peters]

What's the benefits of using 105°C  caps in the signal path?

They last a much longer time than 85° parts.

 

[warpie]

I see

 

[Bill Wilson]

I use Pansonic FC's & FM's in power supplies & on power rails; Nichicons for interstage coupling; if required.