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Jupiter Caps in tube preamp application

I just ordered some Jupiter Copper Foil caps for my Art Audio Vinyl Ref preamp but now i am thinking maybe that is a bad idea due to temperature issues? Jupiter says they are designed to work up to 80C which is high but was wondering what others think about this. Advice is appreciated.
jimbones

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andirocks
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Jim,
I would think that as long as the caps are not directly adjacent to the tubes you should be ok.
FWIW I use the Jupiter copper foils as the interstage coupling caps in my ARC VT100 power amp I do have them mounted on the backside of the PCB opposite the tubes.

Scott 
andirocks
28 posts
 
Jim,
I noticed an increase in bass as well with the Jupiter caps when I put them in my amp. I would give them a couple hundred hours to settle in although they do sound pretty good when first installed.

Scott 
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