I would like to use .01uf polystyrene capacitor for Decoupling in psu and near the amplifier pins instead of .1uf polyster film cap would that create any problem? can I go with .01uf cap instead of .1uf?what could be the drawbacks?
does the type of the capacitor affects the quality of sound? at decoupling? like ceramic, polyster film (box) which is pretty commonly used, polypropelene? upto what factor it makes difference?
high esr to reduce risk of ring.
very small size to allow very short routes.
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very small size to allow very short routes.
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i agree but wanted to know if somebody has bad experience using .01uf... or .1uf paralleled with .01uf?
Hi,
Add the smaller capacitor in parallel with the standard decoupling capacitor.
Upping the standard decoupling capacitor values is also a valid option.
rgds, sreten.
Add the smaller capacitor in parallel with the standard decoupling capacitor.
Upping the standard decoupling capacitor values is also a valid option.
rgds, sreten.
just now installed the .01uf styroflex now the upper mids and highs have more layers... thank you...
The purpose of the typical 0.1 uF (usually ceramic) as a local decoupler is not to provide soundstage or "layers" as you claim. The purpose of that capacitor is to make the amplifier less prone to high frequency instabilities. As such, it is wise to heed Andrew's advice regarding "very short routes". You should solder it directly to the supply pins on the bottom of the board. Keep the leads short and clip all excess. A good capacitor keeps its legs together.
You can certainly experiment around with different local "audio quality" bypass caps in an attempt to provide more "clarity" "soundstage" "layers" etc. Try bigger values and follow above advice regarding short routes etc for best results. But leave the 0.1 uF ceramic in place. You need it for stability.
i have used a kemet .1uf polyster capacitor in place did not take it out...
but believe me the purpose of the capacitor is completely different and I accept it.. but i dont know how its making that difference...
but believe me the purpose of the capacitor is completely different and I accept it.. but i dont know how its making that difference...
I am sorry guys.... to push the carpet of some dreamers
Uncle Charlie is a very old folk.... 61 years old...i tried to compare capacitors several times....listening and using instruments.... other guys did that..it is all fashion, all a big dream..they sound absolutelly the same.
If you perceive something different, is because the capacitor is not defective and the other one is defective..or because the capacitance is different (measure it to be sure)
We can feel some difference when electrolitic of 1uf and a non electrolitic..but the difference is really small and hard to perceive.
Sometimes we "want" something is different..and you will perceive the new one as different...it is because you want to.... it is not different....try a comparison, blind A to B, use relay or a mechanical switch..ask someone to operate the switch and then go voting..you will be surprised.
They all sound the same...the difference is how they look, the gimmick, the fashion and the magic of the unobtanium...they are absolutelly the same if not defective or not with wrong real value on it.
Many guys have tested..in the internet we have guitar guys trying different brands and making high quality audio recording..there are others with spectrum analiser, others trying using scope...no one of them could perceive differences in sound quality.
Yes, the 0.1 as decoupling helps a lot. because reduces the losses we have in electrolitics..because electrolitic is constructed alike a coil, and coil opposes to high frequency to cross..but if not an electrolitic, the 0.1 will make anything with sonics.
regards,
Carlos
Uncle Charlie is a very old folk.... 61 years old...i tried to compare capacitors several times....listening and using instruments.... other guys did that..it is all fashion, all a big dream..they sound absolutelly the same.
If you perceive something different, is because the capacitor is not defective and the other one is defective..or because the capacitance is different (measure it to be sure)
We can feel some difference when electrolitic of 1uf and a non electrolitic..but the difference is really small and hard to perceive.
Sometimes we "want" something is different..and you will perceive the new one as different...it is because you want to.... it is not different....try a comparison, blind A to B, use relay or a mechanical switch..ask someone to operate the switch and then go voting..you will be surprised.
They all sound the same...the difference is how they look, the gimmick, the fashion and the magic of the unobtanium...they are absolutelly the same if not defective or not with wrong real value on it.
Many guys have tested..in the internet we have guitar guys trying different brands and making high quality audio recording..there are others with spectrum analiser, others trying using scope...no one of them could perceive differences in sound quality.
Yes, the 0.1 as decoupling helps a lot. because reduces the losses we have in electrolitics..because electrolitic is constructed alike a coil, and coil opposes to high frequency to cross..but if not an electrolitic, the 0.1 will make anything with sonics.
regards,
Carlos
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You should use headphones in absence of a reference speaker system Uncle Charlie ..
The caps make a difference , even stevie wonder can see it ....🙂
The caps make a difference , even stevie wonder can see it ....🙂
If Stevie Wonder can see it...then...
I will for sure use headphones.
Can you suggest some brand and model?
regards,
Carlos
I will for sure use headphones.
Can you suggest some brand and model?
regards,
Carlos
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