Waiting for the price of that pricey cap/wire/whatever to come down?
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4krow
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Cliff, The idea of using Elna is solid. If one would only fit into my integrated. I think that I might be doing some measuring before the nights over. The Elna single deck might just work.
Eric and Greg, One thing I did was take a 1" x 1" 1/2 board and made a six eyelet board. I took apart a terminal strip removing all metal parts except the foot that bolts to the chassis and enough board to glue to the eyelet board. This gave me have an upright eyelet board with eyelets in about the same position as the pot eyelets. This allowed me to disconnect the selector switch shielded cables and input shielded cables from the pot and solder them to the eyelet board instead. By doing this I didn't have to redo any of the shielded cable other then disconnecting it from the pot and soldering it to the eyelet board instead.
I used two 4 terminal, terminal strips positioned on either side of the switch about 1 inch from the switch to connect the shunt resisters to ground.
I used two 4 terminal, terminal strips positioned on either side of the switch about 1 inch from the switch to connect the shunt resisters to ground.
Grainger49
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The job is coming to an end. I have to make a decision. Where do I want to put some high $ caps? The Eros has 0.47uF Mundorf Silver/Gold/Oil, the FP 2 has 0.47uF Mundorf Silver/Oil, the Paramours have four caps waiting to be installed (Mundorf Silver/Oil and Clarity caps).
So where do I want to change it up? I seem to have too small a cap in the FP 2. It should be 2uF or larger, I could have been under the influence for that order.
Any suggestions? The cash is going to run out in 5 weeks!
So where do I want to change it up? I seem to have too small a cap in the FP 2. It should be 2uF or larger, I could have been under the influence for that order.
Any suggestions? The cash is going to run out in 5 weeks!
Grainger49
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For what piece?
2uF or higher.... I assume you need two, that could get pricey, but a good size to have on hand. I honestly recommend the Mundorf silver/oil in that size. I have four of those in the 2.2uF. They come in handy. I think the Mundorf silver/oil is a better value over the silver/gold/oil. I think it's the smart choice in lew of a Duelund or V-cap... I know, you're prob looking for some sexy new bitch. Sometimes it's good to stay with what you know!
Grainger49
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Rob,
Got you now. The Sonicaps are downright cheap. I have had them bookmarked for ages and never done anything with it.
I can buy those and a pair of Mundorfs. I'll do that.
Got you now. The Sonicaps are downright cheap. I have had them bookmarked for ages and never done anything with it.
I can buy those and a pair of Mundorfs. I'll do that.
Grainger49
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Yup, I'll send myself a link at work to order tomorrow.
tsingle999
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Well i definitely like the clarity cap mr as a parafeed cap over the mundorf supreme or auricap. Very detailed and spacious bringing a little more life too. Thanks to Deb for the initial recommendation. Thanks to parts express to be out of stock when i ordered and then madisound for having them half price a short time later!
tsingle999
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I finally got around to replacing the stock binding posts with nice brass colored cardas ones. I can really notice any sound changes. Maybe a bit but I'm guessing if i was blinded. I wouldn't be able to tell the difference...but the look suits the amp better.
Grainger49
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I bought a pair of Sonicap Gen 1s and a pair of (larger valuable) Silver/Gold/Oil for my Foreplay. I have Mundorf Mundorf (?/?/?) for my Paramour interstage and Clarity for my Paramour Parafeed.
So... I have some cap rolling to do after Sept 1.
So... I have some cap rolling to do after Sept 1.
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4krow
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Gotta say that I am the same way. I like the heavy duty stuff when it comes to binding posts and AC inlets. Not that I want to torque down on them, but just a great connection without question. And yah, they do look good too.
Grainger49
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I feel sure that I will burn in the caps on my Eagle downstairs then use alligator clips to swap hot between the caps I'm comparing like I did with the Eros. It takes several swaps back and fourth to solidify my decision.
Then out comes the solder and I try to stay happy for a year or two.
Then out comes the solder and I try to stay happy for a year or two.
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