Clarity Cap CMR Impressions

Hi Sherod!

FYI, these two caps are not really equivalent. The Audyn is VERY physically large and very expensive for the uF. Also the largest Audyn TC cap is around 2.2uF. For these three reasons it’s much more useful as a bypass cap.

In my case I’m using around 4.7uF and 12uF on my tweeter.

So for instance, if I used 10x 1.2uF Audyn it would cost around $48 x 10 = $480, while Clarity CMR for 1 x 12uF is $130. So Audyn is about 3x more expensive, very much in the range of Jupiter Cu Foil and Duelund equivalents.

As you may have read, I’ve tested MR + 0.1uF Audyn TC and it was a very good improvement with the larger cap only.

Right now, the CMR is beating this combination, by a tiny bit.

Next week or so I’ll be able to tell you if the CMR is worth bypassing as well.



Best,

E

Actually, the Audyn TC goes up to 4.7uf. I have a pair I'm going to put in my Reference 3A Dulcet. I already have a 3.3uf TC Max in my Ref 3a Master Control and it sounds very good. The sound is very balanced from top to bottom so I'm not going to bypass. 


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Oh, you are right. :) It must be huge and expensive.

If you are looking in that price/size/performance bracket I would love for you to try Jupiter and tell us your own impressions. :)

I wish I could afford an all Jupiter Cu film crossover, but I can't, so I have to rely on my own ears.

Next week I'll try to bypass what I have and I'll see how good the CMR is to the MR.

Best,

E

Actually  Audyn has a true Copper Plus model  that is even more refined
I used them in my other preamp and speaker, they are slightly better across the board.
I bought them from Nick at High Collective. 2nd best to only Duelund cast IMO 
Like a Jupiter Copper but not quite as rich ,a bit better balanced from 2 builds I have used them in. In your system it could go either way. Much less $$ though.
I wish they made them bigger in size,too small for my new speakers.

@erik_squires 
don't forget to completly burn-in CMR and then with "zen calm" compare it to MR.
We look forward to knowing your response.
Suggestion:
some caps need very long listening trial before understand tonal characteristics :)