Cary SLP-98 -- Do Oil Caps make a Difference?


I spoke to a well-known designer about the use of oil caps. His opinion was that they should be used in airplane electronics. Apparently, he doesn't have a high opinion of them. He spoke highly of polystyrene, however.

I remember some Cary SLP98 owners preferring some caps over others, and wonder which caps would provide the most high end extension and detail.
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Showing 1 response by jeffreybehr

I recommend the SoniCap Platinum, a teflon-alloy tin-foil-and-film cap. It's very detailed, clean, smooth, and tonally neutral, perhaps as good as money can buy, and they're less expensive than the V-Cap TFTFs. Another cap VERY close to the SCP is the Cardas Golden Ratio. Same characteristics, just 98% of the SCPs, and for 30 - 50% of the price.

Speaking of 2-dozen caps, my ASL Hurricanes each use a pair in the 1st postion and 8 in the 2nd position. I replaced them with SCPs and CGRs, respectively. I'm more a tin-eared audiofool than a GEA, but it sure sounds better to me.

If any of you paper-in-oil fans would like the 20 0.22/600 PIOs I removed from my 'Canes, for the price of shipping, e-mail me at jeffreybehr(at)cox(dot)net.
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