Tony T Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 I've followed many discussions within different forums surrounding capacitor brands. Sonicaps seem to be the common preference although, following other forums from other non-Klipsch sites I see Jantzen, Claritycap, Audyn True Copper caps, etc. I already anticipate a variety of responses to this general question knowing this is relative to ones listening preferences ... or is it? I also wonder, does a particular brand of capacitor vary depending on speaker model? For example, would the Heresy have a particular brand preferred over the Khorns since Khorns are obviously much greater in sound reproduction? Awhile back I bought new Sonicap capacitors within the Klipsch Forum and rebuilt a set of AL-2's. I am now seeking the best replacements for a pair of AA crossovers. I am merely seeking the best sound reproduction from within the world of Capacitors. Cost is not my concern rather, QUALITY! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MicroMara Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 You may read this to find a decision http://www.humblehomemadehifi.com/Cap.html http://www.humblehomemadehifi.com/download/Humble Homemade Hifi_Cap-Test-Ratings.pdf I have built my own external crossovers for my RF 7 MK II and modified the given values to influence the sound. With components from Jantzen, Mundorf and Thel Audio. It is also important that you take measurements and have the necessary equipment. Which products you choose depends on your own requirements. This Thread should be placed under the section " Technical / Modifications " and not in " Garage Sales " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai2000 Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 My latest discovery - Miflex caps from Poland - combine the cheap polypropylene caps with a copper-poly-paper bypass - excellent clarity, great tone for a reasonable price (and if hard pressed financially just use the polypropylene) - personall I prefer those to any Mundorf (I find all of them peaky) or Clarity Cap CSA (for example - or a variety of Russian types). Cheers, Wolfram Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony T Posted July 11, 2020 Author Share Posted July 11, 2020 Ooops, thought I did post within technical / modifications. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No.4 Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 Jantzen. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MicroMara Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 38 minutes ago, dubai2000 said: My latest discovery - Miflex caps from Poland - combine the cheap polypropylene caps with a copper-poly-paper bypass - excellent clarity, great tone for a reasonable price (and if hard pressed financially just use the polypropylene) - personall I prefer those to any Mundorf (I find all of them peaky) or Clarity Cap CSA (for example - or a variety of Russian types). Cheers, Wolfram Hi Wolfram , nice to see you here . Think that we´re 3 germans now in this brilliant community . Grüße aus dem Ruhrgebiet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 1 hour ago, MicroMara said: I have built my own external crossovers for my RF 7 MK II and modified the given values to influence the sound. With components from Jantzen, Mundorf and Thel Audio. It is also important that you take measurements and have the necessary equipment. Which products you choose depends on your own requirements. impressive to look at 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 52 minutes ago, dubai2000 said: My latest discovery - Miflex caps from Poland - combine the cheap polypropylene caps with a copper-poly-paper bypass - excellent clarity, great tone for a reasonable price (and if hard pressed financially just use the polypropylene) - personall I prefer those to any Mundorf (I find all of them peaky) or Clarity Cap CSA (for example - or a variety of Russian types). Cheers, Wolfram do you have a link to where one can buy them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbk Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 21 minutes ago, RandyH 000 said: do you have a link to where one can buy them Just did a Google search on them, good info and gives a few places to buy. These look very interesting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 Just now, Lbk said: Just did a Google search on them, good info and gives a few places to buy. These look very interesting! EBAY - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pioneerhip Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 Miflex caps are pretty fantastic!Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 Which speakers are you putting the AA crossovers in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 10 minutes ago, pioneerhip said: Miflex caps are pretty fantastic quick question ----where do you buy these from Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pioneerhip Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 quick question ----where do you buy these fromDeang built mineSent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 Just now, pioneerhip said: Deang built mine Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk Congratulations ------his style , and workmanship , can't miss it really -these bulging caps are his trademark 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 3 hours ago, MicroMara said: Hi Wolfram , nice to see you here . Think that we´re 3 germans now in this brilliant community . Grüße aus dem Ruhrgebiet I'm german... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MicroMara Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 5 hours ago, Schu said: I'm german... HHMMM.... I never know if you take me seriously. Then we would be at least 4 Germans. BTW ...I´ve been in the world´s biggest Gambling hall once , spend a lot of Money and had won nothing . But...the overnight stays in Cesar´s Palace were great as well as tripping arround Nevada......endless landscapes ...... I just hope @RandyH 000 doesn't think that the Germans occupied America...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai2000 Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 Hi MicroMara, we should be close as I am in Ratingen - I order Miflex caps here: https://www.tme.eu/en/ Cheers, Wolfram Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MicroMara Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 1 hour ago, dubai2000 said: Hi MicroMara, we should be close as I am in Ratingen - I order Miflex caps here: https://www.tme.eu/en/ Cheers, Wolfram Yes ....Thank you for the link, but I have no need at the moment, see picture above Then we are less than 75 km away from each other, I feel like beeing in a german community right now .. Cheers Georg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 18 hours ago, MicroMara said: I just hope @RandyH 000 doesn't think that the Germans occupied America...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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