Geoffreybombom
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Do smoothing caps affect sound? I need two for my A&R A60, 10000uf 50 volt, some are £8 each they are Vishay, some are £21 they are Mundorf. If I pay more will I get difference? Thanks.
Smoothing caps
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Isobarik
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I'd personally use the Vishay's in the power supply, Mundorf's in the signal path,but I could be wrong?
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Geoffreybombom
pfm Member
So is the consensus that smoothing caps do affect the sound?
Isobarik
pfm Member
I would say yes!
Geoffreybombom
pfm Member
Thank you all
Gervais Cote
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I used these Nichicon KG Super Through in my A60 and they perform very well and the physical size is the same as the originals. And they last very long.
Nichicon Electrolytic Capacitor 10000uF 63Vdc KG Super Through Series Radial
10000uF 63Vdc, KG Series, Electrolytic Capacitor Super Through, Solder Lug, +/-20% Tolerance, 50mmD x 80mmH These audio-grade capacitors are great for power supplies. They offer striking sound and come in three DIY-friendly models.
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Geoffreybombom
pfm Member
Thank you, did you notice any sound difference?
Hazelberry
sister
I've just got ordinary ones in my A60 cos I needed one in a hurry & they were readily available. They sounded no different to the old ones, which was just fine to my corduroy ears. They're bypassed with polypropylene ones of some value that are supposed to improve things, one way or another.
Gervais Cote
Predator
Compared to the original, yes, big improvement on punch and dynamic.
But……..the original we about 30 years old so probably half dead.
I also put these same Nichicon caps in some Naim chrome bumper amps and they perform very well.
Geoffreybombom
pfm Member
Ok, thank you.