Capacitor voltage rating vs. sound quality


For film caps, what sonic difference does a higher voltage rating in a capacitor provide? In other words, is there any advantage sonically to using higher voltage rated caps over a lower voltage one of the same brand and model / part number, where all else is equal except voltage rating?

greg7

Showing 1 response by blisshifi

In my experience there is no sonic benefit. The voltage rating is designed to protect the capacitor. Generally, if you increase the voltage and retain the same capacitance, the capacitor will have a larger form factor, but the sonics should be equivalent to the same brand/model capacitor with a lower voltage rating. 

Film caps get big quick, so don’t go too high over the voltage rating you need.