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New V-CAP CuTF capacitor

V-CAP has just released a new capacitor - CuTF - copper foil/teflon that they feel is the cat's meow. Apparently a lot of R&D went into it, per their website. It is more expensive than the TFTF but appears to promise the "soul of music" inherent in copper. I've been quite happy with the TFTF (tinfoil/teflon) caps I put in my BAT VK150SE amps but have decided to take the plunge with this new cap. Will post results in the near future.
rgurney
sherod
1,690 posts
 
I wonder if these new V-cap coppers require as long a break-in as the TFTF caps?
dob
577 posts
 
"if these new V-cap coppers require as long a break-in as the TFTF caps "

Much longer. I have them for a few hundred of hours and they still improving and improving...

All The Best
Rafael
altoclef
6 posts
 
This is not the first time I've heard the CuTF compared to the Mundorf S/G/O. While the Mundorf is obviously a nice sounding (not to mention detailed, etc.) cap, I find the sonic signature quite laid back (almost recessed) and lacking body in the mids. I find the TFTF to be more neutral (notice I didn't say "natural") in the mids. How do the highs compare between the two caps? In some situations I find the TFTF slightly rolled off (subdued)in the extreme treble. Certainly compared to the Mundorf S/G/O.

Comments? More observations?
vapor1
107 posts
 
The CuTf is a great bypass for use on woofers, it does the same thing as the TnTf - blacker background with less low level noise that allows for more detail retreival - but also adds wonderful body and weight to midrange.

I build a speaker that uses the RAAL 70-20XR and a C-Quenze 18H. I've been able to use it on the woofer and it worked wonderfully, but haven't had a chance yet to try it on the tweeter.
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