Replacing multi-section caps with multiple caps?

Sir Trefor · 29th May 2007, 10:48 PM

Is there any penalty or significant alteration in perfomance in replacing a bad can-type multi-section electrolytic with multiple caps of the corresponding multiple values, and wiring them in such a way such as to mimic the single cap?

I am curious, as our reserves of obsolete, NOS multi-sections are dwindling.

Klimon · 29th May 2007, 11:17 PM

I think you can only expect improvement by using newer production (lower ESR etc.) separate electrolytics. For current production multi-section types for tube-gear see JJ electronics and Fisher&Tausche.

Simon

29th May 2007, 10:48 PM	#1
Sir Trefor diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: somewhere in California	Replacing multi-section caps with multiple caps? Is there any penalty or significant alteration in perfomance in replacing a bad can-type multi-section electrolytic with multiple caps of the corresponding multiple values, and wiring them in such a way such as to mimic the single cap? I am curious, as our reserves of obsolete, NOS multi-sections are dwindling. __________________ "This is just my 'one cent'; I haven't got two to give."

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29th May 2007, 11:17 PM	#2
Klimon diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Leuven	I think you can only expect improvement by using newer production (lower ESR etc.) separate electrolytics. For current production multi-section types for tube-gear see JJ electronics and Fisher&Tausche. Simon

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