volleyguy
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| Capacitor log Mundorf Silver in Oil I have often heard the difference from vintage to modern tube amps is the freq extreme's. I think that goes directly to the vintage caps. They are VERY heavy in the midrange with very little bottom or top end. Some call that more natural. To me it... | |
| Capacitor log Mundorf Silver in Oil PhildspThat is one thing we all have to do is figure the best bang for our $. I think there is a lot more info out on this subject (of caps and I think them huge) then there was even a couple of years ago. It can also be cheaper and better to chan... | |
| Capacitor log Mundorf Silver in Oil Face This was an issue to me as well except in the 500c. (which I am doing for the livingroom and the Jensen is perfect) Many of the vintage amps have no room either. | |
| Capacitor log Mundorf Silver in Oil FaceHave you tried this new Jensen?We may have a new #3 cap in the world? CAST, VSF and then Jensen Copper Paper Tube? It will be interesting where Tony puts this cap but it is going to be very high! I sure concur with Jimmy's affection for this c... | |
| Capacitor log Mundorf Silver in Oil Now at around 10+ hours.When the Duelund went in the speakers it was not many hours and I was shocked at how easy it was to pick out every instrument. I can't say that is happening with the Jensen. (as far as new tonality) I can say (but Jimmy alr... | |
| Capacitor log Mundorf Silver in Oil At around 5-7 hours now and I took out the North Creek inductor so each speaker is exactly the same as the Jensen was starting approach the sound quality of the vintage cap. Which is much better than when it went in!Vintage still has the edge in t... | |
| Capacitor log Mundorf Silver in Oil Thanks XneakersI was not to concerned with the first few hours but it is really shocking how bad caps can sound at first. I am hoping the Jensen works out well for me as well until I can afford to replace with Duelund's. I wish Jimmy had put the V... | |
| Capacitor log Mundorf Silver in Oil I installed one of the Jensen's copper tube types into the phono stage.The first minute it sounds terrible! For sure the vintage sounds MUCH better compared to the out of the box Jensen. Once again I am very shocked at how different one cap sounds... | |
| Capacitor log Mundorf Silver in Oil Today I find out if I was right on vintage amps. I have the Jensen Copper paper tube caps and am going to start putting them in. I expect a quieter (less resonance) and more dynamics compared to tiny vintage. We'll see? | |
| Capacitor log Mundorf Silver in Oil Well guys I think we guessed Jimmy's findings quite accurate.Duelund excels at all qualities except price! I was glad to see the Jensen Copper paper tube types do so well that I can use them in less critical locations. I just simply cannot afford ... | |
| Capacitor log Mundorf Silver in Oil I wonder what is taking Jimmy so long? Is it the Teflon caps? He must be wayyyy over 200 hours by now. That is the only thing I can thing of as the CAST vs. VSF was instant noticable change of the CAST. They do need time as they are somewhat tight... | |
| Capacitor log Mundorf Silver in Oil I agree totally Face. Like I had said in post when I first got the CAST there was so much difference I was almost confused.After hearing the CAST (2 caps) vs. VSF (2 caps) in the tweeter caps in one speaker vs. the other I would consider upgrading... | |
| Capacitor log Mundorf Silver in Oil I have often tried to describe what the Duelund caps do? They turn random sounds into instruments and clear sounds and real sounds at that.The Duelund caps have made it quite easy to pick out how the music was recorded tubes or SS as well. The oth... | |
| Capacitor log Mundorf Silver in Oil Thanks again JoeI will not even attempt to try triode then in the EL84. I am glad you cleared that up on cap size mattering as well as I did take some ridicule on cap size not meaning anything as long as the value was right. This makes me excited ... | |
| Capacitor log Mundorf Silver in Oil Thanks JoeThat was excellent!It is those very Teflons that I am looking at. The cost is much less on low value for electronics. 1/5 VSF and 1/10th that of CAST. This of course is a factor as I am keeping the speakers but am not sure about the amp.... |