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Swapping capacitors

I built an ANK Dac 2.1 last winter, the output caps are Jensen Aluminum Foil. I just purchased a pair of Jupiter caps and I'm wondering if there's a way to easily change out caps rather than de-soldering every time.  I could cut the leads of the Jensens leaving them long and solder some type of connectors, to the leads that would accept the leads from the new caps.  Not sure what to use for the connectors and if this is really feasible. Any of you ever done this and if so what connectors did you use?

Thanks
Jeff
jdodmead
jdodmead OP
257 posts
 
Erik,
Could you provide a different link? I can't get to the one you posted.

Thanks
Jeff
flapjack
116 posts
 
Here's the euro style barrier strips:

https://www.mouser.com/Search/Refine?Keyword=euro+barrier+strip

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cal3713
1,421 posts
 
I use wago lever nuts and solder into place once a decision's been made... may have to add an extra wire, but its super useful.

https://www.amazon.com/Wago-221-413-LEVER-NUTS-Conductor-Connectors/dp/B017NQWDY4/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_60_bs_t_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=827D0H6MWC2JQVC14AYW
jdodmead OP
257 posts
 
I'm leaning toward's these, euro barrier strips, they are rated for 600v. I will only need 2, but they come in a pack of 50.

https://www.amazon.com/MY8HW-1-2-8-0-2P-Style-Terminal-Strip-Position/dp/B075WX2LZW/ref=pd_sbs_328_5/145-2433509-5113048?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B075WX2LZW&pd_rd_r=e3612fc8-82cb-11e9-a800-798d64934000&pd_rd_w=CCfYf&pd_rd_wg=EoDho&pf_rd_p=588939de-d3f8-42f1-a3d8-d556eae5797d&pf_rd_r=4NZFE46J4E33KTTAH3Z5&psc=1&refRID=4NZFE46J4E33KTTAH3Z5

Not buying right away, so I'll still be looking for other options. Thanks for all your help.
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