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   Ian Bell to George Papadi   
   Re: Need to buy good coupling,by-pass ca   
   21 Oct 10 09:47:37   
   
   From: ruffrecords@yahoo.com   
      
   George Papadi wrote:   
   > 1)I'm rebuilding my Theta mono tube amps&  need to buy quality,great   
   > sounding, moderately priced film&  foil polypropylene 0.47uf 600/630   
   > volt coupling&  by-pass capacitors. Does anyone prefer the sonics of   
   > Audio Cap Theta series($12), Multi Cap PPFXS($13), Auricap ($22),   
   > Mundorf ZN series($11) or Sonicap Generation I ($5). Cap length can't   
   > exceed 1.3". For several reasons, leads must be solid, not   
   > multistranded. On a price performance basis, I'm thinking Honda&  Lexus   
   > rather than Mazeratti or Ferrari quality. Only the Auricaps seem too   
   > costly. I realize that sonics are subjective but would appreciate your   
   > recommendations?   
   >   
      
   When used a coupling capacitors there is no sonic difference because they all   
   have zero signal across them.  Use orange drops.   
      
   > 2)Need to replace resistors as well. Carbon film, carbon composition,&   
   > metal films are in original circuits. Any recommendations?   
   >   
      
   Metal film every time.   
      
   Cheers   
      
   Ian   
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