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snowman_al · 29th Jun 2020, 1:16 pm

Just my opinion, but it depends on what you want. The better sounding output caps for me are the Nichicon Fine Gold types. I also liked the now obsolete Panasonic HA series.
I would go for 50 volt 2200uF (or 3300uF). Then if you ever have an output transistor fail, the caps will survive.

Not sure if spending lots on the caps will get you better performance. Dumb as it seems, I find the larger the physical size, the better they sound?

29th Jun 2020, 1:16 pm	#3
snowman_al Octode Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Llandeilo, West Wales, UK. Posts: 1,092	Re: What sort of output coupling Capacitor on a Ravensbrook Just my opinion, but it depends on what you want. The better sounding output caps for me are the Nichicon Fine Gold types. I also liked the now obsolete Panasonic HA series. I would go for 50 volt 2200uF (or 3300uF). Then if you ever have an output transistor fail, the caps will survive. Not sure if spending lots on the caps will get you better performance. Dumb as it seems, I find the larger the physical size, the better they sound? __________________ Never Leave Well Enough Alone...