Now that "Black Gates" are no longer available,

What are the best choices for upgrading electrolytic capacitors?

orpheus1011-26-2010 7:10pm

face Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 516 posts 11-27-2010 at 03:23pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete There's still plenty of options, Jensen, Mundorf, Nichicon FG and Nichicon KZ. I also found BG over rated.
face Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 516 posts 12-02-2010 at 05:59pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Roger, It's been a while since I've used them, I only remember they were one of the premium lines for the signal path. I found them dark and unexciting and only slightly better than the generic electrolytic caps they replaced. They didn't live up to their reputation, IMO. As always, YMMV.