3-years later, update #2. Second try at using these exact same Mundorf Supreme EVO Silver Gold caps in different amps. Great results, again. Yes, they are more expensive, and proving to be worth it in my systems.
Type/Part#:
Mundorf Capacitor 0.22uF 1000Vdc MCap® Supreme EVO SilverGold Black SESGUSD, SKU#: MUNDORF-80510
Note: these are not the oil cap.
Update:
Recently removed well known mainstream poly coupling caps and installed another two pairs of of these in a different pair of Mono Tube amps. Same amazing results as my former tube amps. Just proved it was not luck or a fluke last time around. These caps are truly very nice. Comparing to other Clarity, Jensen, Cardas, Multi-Cap, Orange Drop caps previously used. Kinda like VCap sound but with more texture, nicer tone, added musicality.
RESULTS:
-sounds natural. Piano, Guitar, Voices simply sound more authentic.
-added depth and transparency without any edge or grain at all (nice!)
-guitars strings definitely glisten and there is some added delicacy...
-lower level micro detail comes through yet not overly detailed.
-smooth on top, great midrange, nice tone, beautiful texture is there!
-added layering, intriguing 3rd order harmonics coming through.
-great separation for each instrument, no blurring, separation is neat.
-added decay and air around various notes and instruments.
-added clarity with low volume listening.
Your Results May Vary. Like getting an amp and speaker upgrade in my case. You’ll see these exact caps being used in ultra-high end amps too.
Unexplained:
These (3 years newer version) started forming and sounding good only after 5-8 hours burn in time this go around. Not sure why, last time it seemed like to took a long time for caps to settle in 30-45 days, and more changes again after 60 days. Not changing as much this time early on. Will see. Will report back if the burn-in changes again over next month.
Issue:
-Waited too long to try them again in my new amps.
-Expensive, but proving to be worth it vs. other upgrades.
-Only way to know is to try them yourself. Not much on internet.
...hope this helps someone. Back to listening.
Type/Part#:
Mundorf Capacitor 0.22uF 1000Vdc MCap® Supreme EVO SilverGold Black SESGUSD, SKU#: MUNDORF-80510
Note: these are not the oil cap.
Update:
Recently removed well known mainstream poly coupling caps and installed another two pairs of of these in a different pair of Mono Tube amps. Same amazing results as my former tube amps. Just proved it was not luck or a fluke last time around. These caps are truly very nice. Comparing to other Clarity, Jensen, Cardas, Multi-Cap, Orange Drop caps previously used. Kinda like VCap sound but with more texture, nicer tone, added musicality.
RESULTS:
-sounds natural. Piano, Guitar, Voices simply sound more authentic.
-added depth and transparency without any edge or grain at all (nice!)
-guitars strings definitely glisten and there is some added delicacy...
-lower level micro detail comes through yet not overly detailed.
-smooth on top, great midrange, nice tone, beautiful texture is there!
-added layering, intriguing 3rd order harmonics coming through.
-great separation for each instrument, no blurring, separation is neat.
-added decay and air around various notes and instruments.
-added clarity with low volume listening.
Your Results May Vary. Like getting an amp and speaker upgrade in my case. You’ll see these exact caps being used in ultra-high end amps too.
Unexplained:
These (3 years newer version) started forming and sounding good only after 5-8 hours burn in time this go around. Not sure why, last time it seemed like to took a long time for caps to settle in 30-45 days, and more changes again after 60 days. Not changing as much this time early on. Will see. Will report back if the burn-in changes again over next month.
Issue:
-Waited too long to try them again in my new amps.
-Expensive, but proving to be worth it vs. other upgrades.
-Only way to know is to try them yourself. Not much on internet.
...hope this helps someone. Back to listening.