In Reply to: Re: AC Capacitors posted by Brad on October 26, 1999 at 12:38:51:
BradAcross-the-line type AC rated capacitors typically only range up to about 2.2uF depending on the manufacturer because of the high plate spacing and other safety considerations. I have tried values this high but they do not, in my opinion, sound as good as the smaller sizes. My recommendation was for sizes between 1000pF and 0.1uF which will be between 10mm and 15mm lead spacing. The larger sizes do not have as good epoxy penetration and I find, in direct comparison with the same value made up of smaller sizes, sound a bit 'softer' or more like conventional capacitors (albeit still much better than typical plastic wound capacitors). For larger or smaller capacitors than covered in this range, I have other types I prefer.
WIMA capacitors are widely available from a number of distributors. I use a local distributor in my area.
Dave
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