Capacitors for Audio Research Reference 5se


Hi
I need your help . I am looking for at least one capacitor for my Audio Research Reference 5SE (10uf150V, white). I tried to buy from the manufacturer, unfortunately this model is no longer in stock. I can buy one from the current production, but it is a different capacitor and I am afraid how it will affect the sound quality. Currently, I have installed V-Cap ODAM 10uf150V and I am waiting for them to warm up.

Richard

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I know that V Cap needs about 350 - 400 hours of work to fully show its advantages. Unfortunately, at the moment, after only about 50 hours of operation, they are still very far from the original capacitors, so I am looking for an alternative solution in case they do not fit into the preamplifier.
Are you satisfied with V Cap capacitors and what do you think are their most important advantages?
Comparing V Cap ODAM at the moment, i.e. after about 50 hours of operation, to the factory capacitors. First of all, the factory set had better midrange, great depth, sustain and holography. The only aspect that is currently better in favor of the VCap is the bass, which is more flexible and controlled. Of course, I secretly hope that V-Cap will show their class over time.
To sum up, I will wait until the V Caps work for 300-400 hours, if I am not satisfied, I will consider purchasing original capacitors from the current ARC production.
Thank you :-) I also wish you a happy new year. May the music always play beautifully :-)

@yesiam_a_pirate you are somewhat right in what you wrote. Maybe I could have immediately replaced them with "golden" capacitors from the current ARC production. I was guided by the opinions that ARC Reference 6 and 6se go more towards higher resolution. I'll give V Caps a chance.