@linnlp12 Could you please reference the article that you're referring to? The only one I could find was where Troels Gravesen upgraded an EAR 861 with the Miflex "KFPM" (not the oil-filled KPCU) and he makes no note of how the capacitors sound, just that a faulty tube caused some noises in the amp and he replaced the tubes. He states his friend could not tell whether it was the caps or the new tubes which made the amp sound better.
http://www.troelsgravesen.dk/EAR-861.htm
Best, Aric |
@aricaudio Are you saying the Audyn like the Miflex or Odam? I"m using both Miflex and Audyn True Copper Max in lower voltage situation. |
@sns I wasn't saying either about the True Coppers as I find them equally enjoyable in higher or lower voltage circuits. I'm mainly saying that each can have a different situation where I find them to sound best. I hope this helps, Aric |
Old thread but Google brought me here so may as well jump in and see if I get any opinions. Looking to choose a coupling cap for my tube preamp. Very happy with my system, but one thing I am looking to tweak towards is greater detail and transparency, and a bit more forward sounding. In general, I value texture and separation. My system leans warm and dark (which I love, but it's about final details). I'll note I'm also doing the 0.22 input coupling caps. I just can't seem to make a final decision, so any thoughts are useful. Already got some good tidbits here. Options in looking at: Miflex KPCU-01 Miflex kfpm Duelund CAST-PIO-Cu/Ag Hybrid Duelund CAST-PIO Tinned Copper Foil, WPIO Audyn True Copper Max Jupiter HT Series, Round Case Mundor s/o/g supreme
Certainly prices are all over the place. For example the duelund are $200 more than the miflex. Not really concerned about price though. |
If you want more perceived resolution, a little forward and an emphasis in the upper mids and highs, then the Mundorf s/o/g supreme in oil cap is your answer. This is the easy best part for that particular result. I like the Jupiters and Duelunds more, but for your goal go the Mundorf route. They sound exactly like what you are looking for. Make sure they are the silver/gold in oil. You want the oil! They are tipped up in the presence frequencies. |
