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In Reply to: RE: Excellent work! posted by rcollege on May 02, 2017 at 22:50:56
"Is there a reason why you don't see many transmitting silver mica caps in amps?"
They're just not part of the typical audio retail offering. They're larger than necessary due to the voltage ratings and more difficult to use than components with axial leads. Also, if memory serves, that style is not silver mica. They're just HV mica transmitter caps.
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I'm guessing that regular mica would sound different than silver mica...which may be why it sounds a tad harsh to my ears. The owner-My Mother- likes the way it sounds...but she is used to solid state. Polypropylene may be the way to go this time. Silver mica always sounded fine to me.
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I'd be extremely surprised if anyone could hear a difference between standard mica and silver. Silver mica was used where a more stable temperature coefficient was needed, such as RF oscillators and high frequency tuned networks. There's no difference otherwise in performance.
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What is your opinion on the sound of mica/ silver mica used as a coupling cap, as used in this circuit?
Normality frightens me- its what they use to lure you into the cookie cutter.
Roger
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