help buying capacitors

agreed, blackgates are the most overrated cap in existence. or, that were in existence- they are out of production now, sold out many places. (though still many hoards left. but why bother? they are not worth it). A good idea is avoid electrolytics of any type/brand whenever possible.

not knowing anything about caps as you stated, you are better off letting someone else make the choices and do any mods. IMNSHO.

-Ed

Thank you guys,

I will ask Audio Note owner Peter Q and get his word.

And to be perfectly clear I know nothing about electronics at all and very much appreciate your input.

I may leave the stock caps in yet... we will see.

thank you all very much

Phil

Blackgates are overrated and even if they weren't they would be the wrong type for a speaker application. I have used lotsa of resistors and caps from North Creek...resistor upgrade will be cheaper and easier and more rewarding..Tom

definitely should consider film caps like Hovland, dynamicap, auricap. You can also go with beeswax caps like Jupiter or the Jenesen oil caps.