Capacitor question

I have BAT VK-150se amps powering SF Amati Homage speakers. I replaced the stock BAT/Jensen POI caps with CuTF V-Caps. There is a lot more detail now, however, the sound is thinner, brighter and fatig

davidbrinknyc10-01-2012 6:39pm

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atmasphere Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 11,569 posts 10-03-2012 at 03:48pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Its not a good idea to parallel coupling caps. Different caps have different 'speeds' on account of their dielectric constants. The result smears the sound- that seems the best way to describe it. You are always better off just giving it your best shot with the best cap you can afford. V-Caps are some of the best out there. Do give them some time to settle down.
atmasphere Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 11,569 posts 10-05-2012 at 02:57pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Charles1dad, in an SET The power supply is a lot more critical than it is in a fully differential amplifier! IOW an all-film power supply in such an amplifier will not have nearly the effect that it has in an SET.

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