Hello,
I am going to ask a question about a subject that I am sure have been covered a few time.
I am recapping a Revox B750. It originally comes with 4x Frako 4700uf 63V. They are roughly 35x55mm.
I have purchased some CDE in the same voltage and capacitance. They are much smaller (30x30, here is the part list https://www.cde.com/resources/catalogs/380-382.pdf )
The old Frako measured at 4400uf after 50 years, the new CDE at 4100uf. Although within the 10% tolerance, I was a bit underwhelmed.
So my question now is, should I buy another set of caps, say 5600uf which I will assume may measure at 5000uf or simply stick with the CDE?
I was thinking of the Kemet ALC70 or ALC80 in 100V that draw much more current and should fit since I have the space ( spec list https://www.mouser.co.uk/datasheet/2/447/KEM_A4081_ALC70-3315930.pdf ). I am sure I could push to 6800uf but I don't want to stress the rectifiers too much.
Most importantly, would I really hear any sonic improvement?
Thank you
I am going to ask a question about a subject that I am sure have been covered a few time.
I am recapping a Revox B750. It originally comes with 4x Frako 4700uf 63V. They are roughly 35x55mm.
I have purchased some CDE in the same voltage and capacitance. They are much smaller (30x30, here is the part list https://www.cde.com/resources/catalogs/380-382.pdf )
The old Frako measured at 4400uf after 50 years, the new CDE at 4100uf. Although within the 10% tolerance, I was a bit underwhelmed.
So my question now is, should I buy another set of caps, say 5600uf which I will assume may measure at 5000uf or simply stick with the CDE?
I was thinking of the Kemet ALC70 or ALC80 in 100V that draw much more current and should fit since I have the space ( spec list https://www.mouser.co.uk/datasheet/2/447/KEM_A4081_ALC70-3315930.pdf ). I am sure I could push to 6800uf but I don't want to stress the rectifiers too much.
Most importantly, would I really hear any sonic improvement?
Thank you
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Up to 6800uF at 63V or higher should be fine, if it fits the space and pcb holes.
There may be some improvement, especially after a period of operation and the new parts settle in.
There may be some improvement, especially after a period of operation and the new parts settle in.
