Tweeter Capacitor Upgrade (Coincident PREs)


Hi all, looking to upgrade the Solen 4.7uF 100V caps that filter the low frequencies out of the Accuton tweeters on my Coincident PREs.  Started by looking at Duelund's, but PartsConnection doesn't even list prices for a lot of the models (or is out of stock) at that value... that motivated me to try and collect some impressions from the group.

Apparently Isreal is using Mundorfs in that position at this point.

As always, thanks for the input.
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Good article on capacitor comparison and listening tests. http://www.humblehomemadehifi.com/Cap.html
My speaker manufacture uses extremely tight tolerances so as Erik mentioned above just the differences in tolerances can shift the cutoff frequency substantially. One of the reasons I chose the capacitor I did was tight 1% tolerance along with excellent sound for expense ratio. I am a Mundorf Supreme Silver Oil guy myself for preamps and Supreme in speakers.  Paper in oil capacitors typically have 10 to 20% tolerances. So do pay attention to attempting to get a reasonably tight tolerance match of the capacitor you are replacing.  I have had good experience with Sonic Craft as a seller, large inventory, good prices, fast shipping and they do capacitor matching for a minimal fee.    

Warning: Do not measure capacitance value when tweeter is still in circuit. To duplicate its value precisely, I measured the capacitance value before I ordered replacement. Since the capacitance meter puts a signal out to measure capacitance value it can fry you tweeters! Don’t be a dummy like me, remove the capacitor from the circuit. My mistake cost me a few hundred bucks; however, I was able to replace the ribbons later and now have a spare set of tweeters. I am good with my mistake now, but when I looked at my tweeters and saw those shredded tweeters I was kicking myself.

I agree with Erik you only change inductors if you have the correct 
inductance reading or label on the inductor. The Jantzen Copper foil waxed paper inductors are a great buy and close to the best out there .wiring cap, for sure better Gold over Copper Connectors 
vs the stock Gold over Brass ,4x the conductivity ,
And  rewire it with a Quality Wire ,Supra awg 13 ,and 15 
is a Huge upgrade then the Coincident Wire at less then $3 a ft Madisound.
Agree with advice regarding the inductors, you can easily degrade the sound quality if not sure of specific specifications. Thread carefully. 

Don't agree with advice to rewire as the internal Coincident wire is very good quality. 

Brownsfan (Bill) nice approach for your tweeter capacitor. Some folks don't like to use bypass capacitors but happy this solution worked for you. I went Duelund CAST copper foil capacitors at the tweeter. 5 years later I remain  very pleased with the improvement. Did you consider changing the internal wiring? I sure didn't. 
Charles 
@charles1dad, I did not consider replacing the internal wiring.  I have used Coincident wire externally, and found it to compare well with a few other options in the same price range, so I didn't think it would be an experiment with a high probability of success.  I did use a few inches of Duelund Tin/Copper here and there where I needed to make things work, as there was nothing extra to work with.  I also did not consider replacing the binding posts.  I spent ~ 1200 on the project, and don't feel compelled to go any further.  I am more than pleased with the speakers as they now stand, so at least in my case, going further might well be diminishing returns.   

The op is starting with speakers that are several levels better than my super victorys in stock form.   I think replacing the solen cap in the PRE is a no brainer, and would advise he start there and proceed slowly.   I suspect the Duelund by=pass caps might give the accutrons a bit too much resolution.  They are not lacking in air and extension even with the Solens, and he could end up with a hyper detailed presentation would be my concern. 
Hi Bill,
As usual you've made wise and very rational decisions,  binding post for example.  No good reason to change the Coincident binding posts. They're pure solid copper as opposed to the typical utilized brass posts
Charles .