Mundorf MKP Audiophiler or ClarityCap ESA ?


hi to all :) , 
i must replace electrolytic cap in my crossover.
for midbudget polypropylene caps i've thought to :

- mundorf mkp audiophiler  
- claritycap ESA

opinions abut them?

thank you
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Mundorf MKP white caps ,not even in the ball park vs the New Clarity CSA
the C is a Copper lattice work on both ends ,this includes their flagship .
thse I directly compared to the ESA Clarity  , Tony Gee gave these only a 9
i found that these capacitors take an additional 50-75 Hrs ,or up to 250 hours to Fully settle in . Tony Gee- of humble homemade hificapacitor test  even quoted 
the CSA had a much more dramatic improvement vs the top CMA  but only gave them  from. A 8.5 on the ESA, to a 9 . Myself and at least 4 of my brothers friends 
tested both plus my test I documented the same 8 song  variety ,
without question 9.5-10 only after giving the 250 hours , Tony Gee is excellent helped guide me when I had my shop in the UK ,he is allways very busy. I find in some respects I like these better then the 
Mundorf Supreme I was using ,they sound a bit more open ,the Mundorf are warmer and can be better in some systems  , the CSA caps still have body but seem a bit faster . On my AMT tweeter I just started with cap  change on the tweeter , the amt from Monitor Audio very fast detailed and smooth ,it lets you hear Anychanges. In my system 
I have found nothing remotely close in cost that is this good . I have many years well over 15k just in hours on caps and resistors ,since I had a Audio store back in 01.
i have -0 to gain,  just  my opinions . Your choices may vary for a low to mid price cap the Clarity CSA  is a Solid  cap.  I am basing this too on the 250v models 
using  NOS Mills Resistors , which by the way are not just black ,Brown dull and shiny coats also . Path Audio is one of the best at $30 each , French  brand  also are very good but Waaay over priced want over $100 each. Mills was first to designed the  1st non inductive wirewound  resistor using Tinned Copper leads.
for $4 in a 10w  a true bargain . Happy Listening .
I spoke with Clarity , their new Copper lattice work connections 
are not a Copper coating that will corrode aluminum ,their engineers laughed when 8 told then that . It is a Copper lattice work.they spend 18 months testing and listening .
do you really think the CSA, And CMR would be brought to msrketto be worse ? The CSA is a 10 rating from my tests after giving them a solid 250 hours to totally runin.  A very good cap.
if you  are into tweaking the Synergistic Carbon Xover enhancers 
are a very good reasonably priced plug in with a 60 days refund if not satisfied, On Audiogon under tweaks  retail$450, but 
Highend Audio , will sell for around $400 with Free Priority mail.
for $400 a pair the new ones using  Graphine low level detail ,tone 
and depth all improvement.