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andyrlb
15-08-2020, 18:12
Any recommendations for replacement caps in my Magneplanars .
The original caps are Richey ( not vichey ) 50uf 100v
I’d like to find something of a similar size as space is very limited....

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Blackdog
15-08-2020, 19:28
Those are bipolar electrolytic. Could be tough to find, and not too many companies make something like that. Also 50ufd is a non-standard value. What you will find is 47ufd. Probably close enough, but if you want to be precise, you'll need to parallel some caps.
Mundorf, and Solen are two that I know have them.
andyrlb
15-08-2020, 19:40
I know Alcap do them at 50uf and I have used them on vintage speakers before with good results, like you say I may have to run some in parallel.

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fatmarley
16-08-2020, 10:18
I don't know how important the value is, but I do know that electrolytics often measure quite far out of spec. I'd buy the Alcap 50uf, 100v from Falcon acoustics, and choose the 2% tolerance in the drop down menu.
andyrlb
16-08-2020, 10:22
I don't know how important the value is, but I do know that electrolytics often measure quite far out of spec. I'd buy the Alcap 50uf, 100v from Falcon acoustics, and choose the 2% tolerance in the drop down menu.

I’ve seen them on cricklewood electronics site at around £3 so I’ll probably try them though I was hoping to find something better ( though it could be snake oil )


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karma67
16-08-2020, 11:01
if you buy into that then go to hifi collective they have all the boutique brands otherwise an alcap will be fine.
fatmarley
16-08-2020, 11:51
It's a shame you can't get the Evox 47uf 100v mmk anymore. They were quite compact for a polyester and had quite a neutral sound. Someone may have some spares if you ask over at pinkfishmedia.
andyrlb
16-08-2020, 12:01
It's a shame you can't get the Evox 47uf 100v mmk anymore. They were quite compact for a polyester and had quite a neutral sound. Someone may have some spares if you ask over at pinkfishmedia.

Thanks [emoji1303]


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