ALternative to Blackgate FK Capacitors for DAC Chips

skibum · 8th May 2010, 04:06 PM

I have been using Blackgate FK's (they are no longer produced and cost about $6 each) in my VALAB NOS DAC. I am using these directly across GND and Vdd of each of the 8 TDA1543 DAC's in my VALAB.

I have had the silmic II and the Nichicon Polymers (NICHICON|PLF1E470MDO2|CAPACITOR, 47UF, 25V | Farnell United Kingdom) recommended so far.

What are people using ?

thanks,

skibum

mtl777 · 11th May 2010, 07:14 PM

Also try Rubycon ZLG if available. If not, try Rubycon ZL.

IanAS · 07:58 PM

You might be able to buy the Rubycons from Farnell.

I paralleled some 47u Nichicon Polymers across a bank of 2200u Rubycon ZL's in a Dacapo DAC. Was much better in the treble.

8th May 2010, 04:06 PM	#1
skibum diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2009	ALternative to Blackgate FK Capacitors for DAC Chips I have been using Blackgate FK's (they are no longer produced and cost about $6 each) in my VALAB NOS DAC. I am using these directly across GND and Vdd of each of the 8 TDA1543 DAC's in my VALAB. I have had the silmic II and the Nichicon Polymers (NICHICON\|PLF1E470MDO2\|CAPACITOR, 47UF, 25V \| Farnell United Kingdom) recommended so far. What are people using ? thanks, skibum

11th May 2010, 07:55 PM	#3
IanAS diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: London	You might be able to buy the Rubycons from Farnell. I paralleled some 47u Nichicon Polymers across a bank of 2200u Rubycon ZL's in a Dacapo DAC. Was much better in the treble. Last edited by IanAS; 11th May 2010 at 07:58 PM.

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mtl777 diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2007	Also try Rubycon ZLG if available. If not, try Rubycon ZL.

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