wuzzzer Posted December 7, 2020 Share Posted December 7, 2020 I've had Sonicaps in my 1981 Heresys with Type E networks for a little while and am looking to upgrade. Anyone have any before I order online? I'll need four total. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 Recommend the Jantzen Alumen Z Superior 2.2uf caps from Parts Express. https://www.parts-express.com/jantzen-audio-22uf-alumen-z-cap-100-vdc-aluminum-foil-capacitor--027-4604 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheric Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 Not trying to start a big discussion about the sound quality of the caps but would it make a significant difference to go from Sonicaps to Jantzen Alumen Z Superior caps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted December 9, 2020 Author Share Posted December 9, 2020 5 hours ago, jimjimbo said: Recommend the Jantzen Alumen Z Superior 2.2uf caps from Parts Express. https://www.parts-express.com/jantzen-audio-22uf-alumen-z-cap-100-vdc-aluminum-foil-capacitor--027-4604 Any issues with a 2.2uf cap versus a 2.0uf one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 1 minute ago, wuzzzer said: Any issues with a 2.2uf cap versus a 2.0uf one? Nope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 10 minutes ago, wuzzzer said: Any issues with a 2.2uf cap versus a 2.0uf one? I believe that the rule of thumb is that as long as you're within 10% you're ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 3 hours ago, cheric said: Not trying to start a big discussion about the sound quality of the caps but would it make a significant difference to go from Sonicaps to Jantzen Alumen Z Superior caps. Well, that's purely up to you as to what you can hear and like in the circuit, but the manufacturer states that those values are specifically made for tweeter and midrange positions. Personally, I have not been a fan of Sonicaps as I feel they are somewhat bright. I have been using the Jantzen Alumen caps for over a year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted December 9, 2020 Author Share Posted December 9, 2020 1 hour ago, jimjimbo said: Nope. Just fyi when I asked DeanG what he'd recommend (prior to trying Sonicaps), this was his recommendation: http://www.soniccraft.com/product_info.php/arizona-capacitors-blue-cactus-20uf-200vdc-p-5188 Looks like they're on sale for a good price right now, too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 i had some roached damaged crossovers in my belles. I used some russian polystyrenes... They are great... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 42 minutes ago, wuzzzer said: Just fyi when I asked DeanG what he'd recommend (prior to trying Sonicaps), this was his recommendation: http://www.soniccraft.com/product_info.php/arizona-capacitors-blue-cactus-20uf-200vdc-p-5188 Looks like they're on sale for a good price right now, too. That is a good price for them. Sure, give them a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted December 10, 2020 Author Share Posted December 10, 2020 Well, there's less than 2 of each of the capacitors that both jimjimbo and DeanG recommended in stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted December 11, 2020 Share Posted December 11, 2020 Nothing wrong with these. https://www.parts-express.com/audiocap-ppt-theta-20uf-200v-film-foil-capacitor--027-724 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted December 11, 2020 Author Share Posted December 11, 2020 1 hour ago, Deang said: Nothing wrong with these. https://www.parts-express.com/audiocap-ppt-theta-20uf-200v-film-foil-capacitor--027-724 The question I have is, what difference in sound will I experience by replacing the Sonicaps I bought from Bob with these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinmi Posted December 12, 2020 Share Posted December 12, 2020 22 hours ago, wuzzzer said: The question I have is, what difference in sound will I experience by replacing the Sonicaps I bought from Bob with these? I replaced Sonicaps with those in a universal type build, and I think they sound much better. Of course, everybody's system and ears are different, so what works for me might not for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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