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recapping crossovers....do or don't?

I need some advice....I have recapped several pieces of my system with good results. But I am really hesitant to do so with my outboard crossovers on my speakers. The reason is they sound wonderful.....very coherent,musical,and image beautifuly. You ask why look for trouble....well the crossovers use MIT multicaps which I think are fine...but there are about 4 Solens also. Solens have a soso reputation and are not known as a really hi quality cap.

Do you think there is anything to gain here or am I playing with fire....BTW these speakers have Dynaudio drivers and are about 94-96db efficient.
wavetrader
wavetrader OP
260 posts
 
The MIT's I have are PPFXS caps....what do you thimk od using a small Duelund bypass?
eldartford
4,262 posts
 
Wavetrader...Comparing stock and modified speakers is very easy. You put them side by side, play a mono source, and swing the balance control from side to side.
wavetrader OP
260 posts
 
Eldartford.....I can do that very easily...my vintage Accuphase pre happens to have a nice smooth balance control.
rodman99999
6,206 posts
 
If you do compare the speaker systems as soon as you complete the upgrade: Prepare to be disappointed. That is unless you "burn-in" the caps on a rack before installation.
dgarretson
2,609 posts
 
Wavetrader, before going for expensive Duelund or V-Cap TFT bypass I would first try some cheap russian FT-1 or FT-3 teflon in .01uf & .1uf and decide whether bypass is a net improvement at either of these values. If true, then sub in Duelund or V-Cap in equivalent values. If false, then sub in Duelund or Claritycap MR at full value of stock PPFXS.
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