Anyone Tried Auricaps?

AKSA · 11th August 2002, 10:33 PM

Folks,

At risk of introducing something utterly germane to audio (grin!) I thought I'd ask a couple of questions about these modern marvels everyone talks about, Auricaps.

I need some good caps for inputs and outputs. Because the circuit I have is exceptional, the caps must match.

Anyone tried these? And does anyone have any idea where to get 'em in quantity at prices which won't make a grown man blanch?

'.....where due to a tragic miscalculation of scale, the entire battlefleet was swallowed by a small dog.'

I need 1uF 200V.

Thank you in advance,

Hugh

www.aksaonline.com

Peter Daniel · 11th August 2002, 11:57 PM

There were at least 2 threads dealing with caps:
Black Gate Capacitors are JUNK
Are Hoveland caps really worth the price?

Some people mentioned Auricaps there. When you get them, let us know how they compare to Hovlands.

roddyama · 12th August 2002, 12:39 AM

Hi Hugh,

Don't know if these would make a "grown man blanch", but there here:

http://www.partsconnexion.com/catalog/capacitors.html

They are in the Toronto area (That's Canada, ahh),
Rodd Yamas***a

GregH · 12th August 2002, 06:14 AM

Hugh,
The best place to buy Auricaps in quantity is probably direct from the manufacturer. Their website has pricing information for various quantities; 1uf 200v is under $9USD for 1, half that for qty 50. Take a look at Audience Auricaps

Greg H.

Altaic · 12th August 2002, 06:29 AM

If you're looking for matching caps, it looks as if Auricaps are not the ones for you-- 10% tolerance. If you get a big batch you could match them yourself, of course. It's strange that they don't tell you what goes into their caps... I guess some sort polymer and foil.

AKSA · 12th August 2002, 10:45 AM

My thanks to all who have responded.

My first port of call for any tech information is always DIYaudio, since there are so many helpful and knowledgeable people here.

It's a little humbling, actually!

Cheers,

Hugh

www.aksaonline.com

dice45 · 12th August 2002, 02:10 PM

Hugh,

alternative suggestion: the Siemens/Epcos MKV B25839, 1µF/900V.
They are about US$10 each. They tore any other cap into pieces on direct coupling cap comparison.
Including Hovlands. Including fancy MIL Teflons.

Search the forum to find my raves, no need to repeat that. If you then pester me enough, i ship them to you.

Peter Daniel · 12th August 2002, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by dice45

Siemens/Epcos MKV B25839, 1µF/900V.
They are about US$10 each. They tore any other cap into pieces on direct coupling cap comparison.
Including Hovlands. Including fancy MIL Teflons.

Any chance of getting them online? I've heard your raves and I'm curious myself.

AKSA · 13th August 2002, 08:43 AM

Hi Bernhard,

Thank you very much - I will investigate your raves, and maybe get back to you.

How large are these creatures?

I'm limited somewhat in space. Around 20mm x 16mm cylindrical would be the max.

How's your amp coming along? Any listening impressions?

Cheers,

Hugh

www.aksaonline.com

dice45 · 13th August 2002, 11:33 AM

Hugh,

MKV 1µ: dia 20mm, length 75mm without leads, axial leads. Or you take 2x µ5, in ||,
the you have 43mm lenght, same dia.

The MKV is definitely worth making a nu layout

AKSA: if the thing is built, i tell you 1st.
At the moment i am drowning in other duties. Tonearms and diyAudio.
Poweramp: after ASKA. Preamp: after poweramp. One after the other ... like the devil fetching peasants.

11th August 2002, 10:33 PM	#1
AKSA diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Melbourne, Australia	Anyone Tried Auricaps? Folks, At risk of introducing something utterly germane to audio (grin!) I thought I'd ask a couple of questions about these modern marvels everyone talks about, Auricaps. I need some good caps for inputs and outputs. Because the circuit I have is exceptional, the caps must match. Anyone tried these? And does anyone have any idea where to get 'em in quantity at prices which won't make a grown man blanch? '.....where due to a tragic miscalculation of scale, the entire battlefleet was swallowed by a small dog.' I need 1uF 200V. Thank you in advance, Hugh www.aksaonline.com

11th August 2002, 11:57 PM	#2
Peter Daniel diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Toronto, Canada	There were at least 2 threads dealing with caps: Black Gate Capacitors are JUNK Are Hoveland caps really worth the price? Some people mentioned Auricaps there. When you get them, let us know how they compare to Hovlands. __________________ www.audiosector.com “Do something really well. See how much time it takes. It might be a product, a work of art, who knows? Then give it away cheaply, just because you feel that it should not cost so much, even if it took a lot of time and expensive materials to make it.” - JC

12th August 2002, 02:10 PM	#7
dice45 diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Munich, Bavaria	Hugh, alternative suggestion: the Siemens/Epcos MKV B25839, 1µF/900V. They are about US$10 each. They tore any other cap into pieces on direct coupling cap comparison. Including Hovlands. Including fancy MIL Teflons. Search the forum to find my raves, no need to repeat that. If you then pester me enough, i ship them to you. __________________ Greets, Bernhard

13th August 2002, 11:33 AM	#10
dice45 diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Munich, Bavaria	Hugh, MKV 1µ: dia 20mm, length 75mm without leads, axial leads. Or you take 2x µ5, in \|\|, the you have 43mm lenght, same dia. The MKV is definitely worth making a nu layout AKSA: if the thing is built, i tell you 1st. At the moment i am drowning in other duties. Tonearms and diyAudio. Poweramp: after ASKA. Preamp: after poweramp. One after the other ... like the devil fetching peasants. __________________ Greets, Bernhard

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12th August 2002, 12:39 AM	#3
roddyama diyAudio Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Michigan	Hi Hugh, Don't know if these would make a "grown man blanch", but there here: http://www.partsconnexion.com/catalog/capacitors.html They are in the Toronto area (That's Canada, ahh), Rodd Yamas***a

12th August 2002, 06:14 AM	#4
GregH diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Pacific Northwest	Hugh, The best place to buy Auricaps in quantity is probably direct from the manufacturer. Their website has pricing information for various quantities; 1uf 200v is under $9USD for 1, half that for qty 50. Take a look at Audience Auricaps Greg H.

12th August 2002, 06:29 AM	#5
Altaic diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2002	If you're looking for matching caps, it looks as if Auricaps are not the ones for you-- 10% tolerance. If you get a big batch you could match them yourself, of course. It's strange that they don't tell you what goes into their caps... I guess some sort polymer and foil.

12th August 2002, 10:45 AM	#6
AKSA diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Melbourne, Australia	My thanks to all who have responded. My first port of call for any tech information is always DIYaudio, since there are so many helpful and knowledgeable people here. It's a little humbling, actually! Cheers, Hugh www.aksaonline.com

13th August 2002, 08:43 AM	#9
AKSA diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Melbourne, Australia	Hi Bernhard, Thank you very much - I will investigate your raves, and maybe get back to you. How large are these creatures? I'm limited somewhat in space. Around 20mm x 16mm cylindrical would be the max. How's your amp coming along? Any listening impressions? Cheers, Hugh www.aksaonline.com

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