Cary 805C Coupling caps modification


I am thinking about changing the coupling caps on Cary 805C from original stock, Audio one, to Mundorf Silver in oil capacitor.

How many capacitors do I have to replace ? What are the values ? I believe that Mundorf has high enough voltage for this. Any inputs are highly appreciated. Thanks.
gunsur

Showing 1 response by casouza

Gunsur, actually coupling caps are connected between tube plate and the next tube grid.
Most coupling caps are in the range range from 0.1 uF to 1 uF. Since the input gain tube and the driver tube usually run off a 300 to 400 V DC supply, 1200V Mundorf caps will do fine.

This tweak is for a qualified tech only, because the output tube (and many surrounding circuits) use very high voltages. My guesstimate is 800 to 1200 VDC, AKA lethal if touched.