Boutique caps in oil... reliable?


Hi Everyone,

Just kind of openly curious.  On occasion I will read a post here or there that a boutique film cap which uses oil as a dielectric has leaked (i.e. failed). 

Just wondering when it comes to these high end oil impregnated (or maybe even wax!) caps what your experience has been with long term reliability.

 

Thanks!

 

Erik

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Showing 2 responses by tomic601

you might take a look at the Vandersteen high pass. There are 3 models in relatively small form factor boxes. As you go up the line cap quality improves. All have battery bias to keep the caps formed. I use a Teflon model w my Treo  / sub 3 system and the M7 amps have a built in HP filter. As i am sure you might surmise, beware creating a tanking circuit…. You can see a picture of some of the internals on the Vandy website.

Best to you - keep after the DIY projects, they sharpen the mind and tge ear.

@charles1dad Fantastic and good on for 12 years with same DAC, next year will be just ten for me. I too am interested in your thoughts after listening.

Erik - I run a bevy of Russian PIO in a heavily modified MC240 for 4 years, zero issues….