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Rubycon caps, replace with?

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Posted on July 23, 2014 at 07:19:50
gkargreen
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I have a pair of these in a Jolida JD102B I just picked up, one of them is dented (how, I don't know, these are mounted under the chassis!) and so I am thinking about replacing them, although the amp seems to work just fine. Any suggestions on replacements? I have heard that Chemi-con caps are among the best 'lytics to use, outside of BGs and Cerefines... thanks

 

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RE: Rubycon caps, replace with?, posted on July 23, 2014 at 08:16:17
Hornlover
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Chemi-cons are fine, as well as Panasonic caps. The Panasonics are easy to find in Mouser or Digi-Key.

 

RE: Rubycon caps, replace with?, posted on July 23, 2014 at 09:31:57
Triode_Kingdom
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Watch out for counterfeits. Buying from legitimate retailers like Mouser and Digikey (as Hornblower suggested) is the only way to be sure you're getting the real deal.

 

RE: Rubycon caps, replace with?, posted on July 23, 2014 at 09:48:38
gkargreen
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thanks, guys, Mouser is who I generally deal with, and they have the caps..

 

RE: Rubycon caps, replace with?, posted on July 23, 2014 at 10:02:15
Lew
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Don't know what voltage rating you need, but Nichicons are also excellent. So, you have many choices, but I would agree with others that you should stick to reputable sources, such as Mouser and Digikey, or Newark, Allied, etc.

 

RE: Rubycon caps, replace with?, posted on July 24, 2014 at 07:59:21
Hornlover
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...Hornblower?? Well, I guess it is accurate, since I play alto and tenor sax.

 

RE: Rubycon caps, replace with?, posted on July 24, 2014 at 10:21:00
Thermionic27609
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Are Cerafines still in production, or is what's for sale just the remaining stock? I used a few of their 500V caps years ago, but those seem to be long gone.

 

RE: Rubycon caps, replace with?, posted on July 24, 2014 at 10:21:03
Triode_Kingdom
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So sorry, didn't mean to mangle your monicker! I played trumpet and baritone years ago, must've been thinking about that. Blame the meds. :)

 

Long gone, I think..., posted on July 25, 2014 at 08:09:04
Lew
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I have a small stash of NOS ones, but I fear they are deteriorating on the shelf. They need to be put into use.

 

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