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Russian K40 Prices

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Posted on October 19, 2016 at 21:09:22
Triode_Kingdom
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Does anyone know why 0.22uF K40 caps are cheaper at 1,000V than 630V? I see this on eBay, maybe it's not like that everywhere?


 

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RE: Russian K40 Prices, posted on October 20, 2016 at 04:27:34
Michael Samra
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The 1000v are more plentiful than the the 630v and not as easy to move..I used to buy the .22 at 1000v K40Ys for 99 cents each and I would 100 at a time.
"For every complex problem there is an answer that is clear, simple, and wrong" H. L. Mencken

 

RE: Russian K40 Prices, posted on October 20, 2016 at 06:09:09
Triode_Kingdom
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Any difference in the sound that you've noticed?




 

RE: Russian K40 Prices, posted on October 20, 2016 at 16:19:09
Jim McShane
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As Mike said the price difference is based on supply and demand, with the 630 volt caps being in a significantly tighter supply situation.

Also, FWIW I can't hear any difference at all between the different voltages.

 

RE: Russian K40 Prices, posted on October 20, 2016 at 22:04:02
Triode_Kingdom
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Thanks Jim. I guess stocks of the 630V are drying up. Not much of a size penalty for the higher voltage, so I bought a small lot. Should last me for a while.

 

RE: Russian K40 Prices, posted on October 21, 2016 at 00:26:19
Michael Samra
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Depending on where you use them,you may get a slightly sound out of one vs the other.Like Jim says,there probably isn't any difference when all is said and done.
"For every complex problem there is an answer that is clear, simple, and wrong" H. L. Mencken

 

RE: Russian K40 Prices, posted on October 21, 2016 at 04:27:03
vinnie2
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Mikey, we love ya bro, but you need to proof read your posts before posting them! That way you can avoid things like you might get "a slightly sound out of one". I only say this because I have noticed missing info in several posts.

 

RE: Dont shoot the messenger, posted on October 22, 2016 at 16:28:10
deafbykhorns
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he's just old like the rest of us and probably multi tasking.....
We all know what you mean ;--)

 

Size?, posted on October 24, 2016 at 11:10:21
Mossback
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Physical size?

 

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