Nada Posted June 21, 2013 Posted June 21, 2013 ,,,following on from the favoured resister thread please share your finding with your favourite caps - pics with embedded links welcome Just as an example: These caps are an alleged bargain MSRP: $2,177.00 pcX USD Price: $749.95 (pic has the embedded link) Duelund CAST-PIO-Cu
A J Posted June 21, 2013 Posted June 21, 2013 (edited) It's cheap really when you consider there's a whole symphony inside just waiting to burst into song I just use common old V-Cap TFTF at about half the cost Edited June 21, 2013 by A J 1
pete_mac Posted June 21, 2013 Posted June 21, 2013 I quite like the performance of the Clarity Cap ESA and they are pretty darn affordable. That said, I haven't dabbled with Duelunds and whatnot, so for the time being I'm living in blissful ignorance of what improvements they may yield. They are too rich for my blood. In electrolytic land, I like Elna Silmic II, Nichicon Gold Tune/Super Through, and decent long life, low ESR filter caps like Epcos and BHC (particularly the BHC/DNM slit foils). 3
ArthurDent Posted June 22, 2013 Posted June 22, 2013 (edited) ,,,following on from the favoured resister thread please share your finding with your favourite caps - pics with embedded links welcome Just as an example: These caps are an alleged bargain MSRP: $2,177.00 pcX USD Price: $749.95 (pic has the embedded link) Duelund CAST-PIO-Cu $750 for 10uf, that's a bargain compared to the Silver ones, 0.1uf for a mere $675 and the 1uf's will set you back $1,795.00 and that's the special pcX pricing. US$8,280 to re-cap my pre-amp! But I'm sure it would be worth it. Think I'll stick with the Russian and Mundorf PIO's. Favourite electro, these... NP, these (BlackGate NX Hi-Q 0.1uf/50V which on the site where the photo comes for are asking $36 each for them. And $78 each for the 47uf!!! I'd better put my stock in the safe)... Edited June 22, 2013 by KenTripp 1
Sub Sonic Posted June 22, 2013 Posted June 22, 2013 (edited) It's cheap really when you consider there's a whole symphony inside just waiting to burst into song I just use common old V-Cap TFTF at about half the cost Cheapskate. Edit: Just wish I could afford either of them :-) Edited June 22, 2013 by Sub Sonic 1
Guest guru Posted June 22, 2013 Posted June 22, 2013 I've decided to sell off all my blackgate stock as the prices they are selling for is ridiculous. 1500 pieces will pay for a new 211 power amp. who said hifi was a negative investment.
Monkeyboi Posted June 22, 2013 Posted June 22, 2013 (edited) ,,,following on from the favoured resister thread please share your finding with your favourite caps - pics with embedded links welcome Just as an example: These caps are an alleged bargain MSRP: $2,177.00 pcX USD Price: $749.95 (pic has the embedded link) Duelund CAST-PIO-Cu At these prices one would want a sticker to place on the front panel of your amp or on your speaker boxes for pose value and as a permanent reminder of your investment dollar, just like some computer manufacturers do. After all only you will know what's under the lid. BTW, I choose the Coke on the left. At least I know what I'll be getting for my dollar and a predicable result on my waistline and blood sugar level. :lol: Cheers, Alan R. Edited June 22, 2013 by Monkeyboi 1
alcarp Posted June 22, 2013 Posted June 22, 2013 I'm just wondering if those critical of the Duelund casts have actually tried them. I ask because I'm contemplating buying a pair to mod a valve preamp and wondered if the improvement to be had is worth the cost. Only interested in feedback from those who have actually tried.
Guest Muon Posted June 22, 2013 Posted June 22, 2013 Film cap..............Wima Film & Foil (kicking back with the boys) Film cap..............Obbligato Gold Premium (dinner with the inlaws) Film cap..............Duelund Copper VSF (special events) Electro'................Silmic II
davewantsmoore Posted June 22, 2013 Posted June 22, 2013 (edited) Capacitor recommendtions Remove them from your system ;-) Almost totally cap free here outside of power supplies. Sorry, that is a bit smart-arse of me.... Some of these prices are making my eyes water though :-S Edited June 22, 2013 by davewantsmoore
hochopeper Posted June 22, 2013 Posted June 22, 2013 Line level filters Panasonic PPS Passive XO No caps Bulk Panasonic special polymer Nichicon R7 polymer Decoupling Murata X7R Murata C0G/np0 1
Guest Muon Posted June 22, 2013 Posted June 22, 2013 I'm just wondering if those critical of the Duelund casts have actually tried them. This would be very interesting. I had no real idea how good the VFS' were till I heard them, and only got a better sense of this after using a pair in my own system.
alcarp Posted June 22, 2013 Posted June 22, 2013 Remove them from your system ;-) Almost totally cap free here outside of power supplies. Sorry, that is a bit smart-arse of me.... Some of these prices are making my eyes water though :-S What the hell are you on about? You've misquoted me and you can't even spell recommendations. 1
Guest Muon Posted June 22, 2013 Posted June 22, 2013 Remove them from your system ;-) Almost totally cap free here outside of power supplies. Sorry, that is a bit smart-arse of me.... Some of these prices are making my eyes water though :-S Heh, after now using some Duelund VSF's, I'm starting to think the saying that "no cap is the best cap" has holes in it
davewantsmoore Posted June 22, 2013 Posted June 22, 2013 (edited) What the hell are you on about? You've misquoted me and you can't even spell recommendations. Yes, I'm sorry about that.... something went wrong. I tried to quote the thread title (see... not my spelling). I don't know how it ended up being you. I've fixed it now. EDIT: or do you mean what do I mean about getting rid of caps?!?! ..... Get onboard. It's a good idea. Edited June 22, 2013 by davewantsmoore
davewantsmoore Posted June 22, 2013 Posted June 22, 2013 Heh, after now using some Duelund VSF's, I'm starting to think the saying that "no cap is the best cap" has holes in it I'd be happy to use good caps, but I'm not sure what to use them for
Guest Muon Posted June 22, 2013 Posted June 22, 2013 I'd be happy to use good caps, but I'm not sure what to use them for Do you go out clubbing?
davewantsmoore Posted June 22, 2013 Posted June 22, 2013 (edited) Edited June 22, 2013 by davewantsmoore
Cafad Posted June 22, 2013 Posted June 22, 2013 At these prices one would want a sticker to place on the front panel of your amp or on your speaker boxes for pose value and as a permanent reminder of your investment dollar, just like some computer manufacturers do. After all only you will know what's under the lid. BTW, I choose the Coke on the left. At least I know what I'll be getting for my dollar and a predicable result on my waistline and blood sugar level. :lol: Cheers, Alan R. You choose the coke can!!!! At $750 a can you must really like your coke.
Super Mustud Posted June 22, 2013 Posted June 22, 2013 I had to order one of these last night. I thought it was a reasonable price. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/150948278504?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649 Mrs Mustud will appreciate it when the dishwasher starts once again.
ehtcom Posted June 22, 2013 Posted June 22, 2013 You choose the coke can!!!! At $750 a can you must really like your coke. It's a special coke, music to the palate. Full bodied with timbre and tone. In the right glass with the right coaster under it, only then will its full flavor will be revealed. If you can't taste it, your glass isn't revealing enough. Cheers, Earle. 5
bhobba Posted June 23, 2013 Posted June 23, 2013 (edited) Duelund Copper Cast of course. Forget the silver - the word I hear is the silver is simply not worth the extra dosh - only a slight improvement if at all. But the Cast over the VSF Copper - a no show I am afraid. I have heard the difference in the PDX between quite a few capacitors now - Erse (excellent value and not bad sounding), Russian Paper In Oil (nice smooth easy to listen to enjoyable sound), Duelund VSF Copper (much more natural sounding with better detail) and Cast Copper (it lifts detail to another level - many people say once they have heard it you can't go back - I am one of them - however there are desenters - Stevenvalve for example prefers the VSF - his comment is if you you pick any area like say detail retrieval or clarity you say - yes the Cast is better - but the overall sound of the VSF sounds better to him). I have heard the difference between a Cardas, Duelund VSF copper and Cast Copper in Arion HS-500's with the same results - the Cast is the king. Mike Kalesis (sorry Mike if you are reading this - probably spelled your surname wrong as I have only heard it spoken) checked it out for himself and now offers the Cast as an option - it really is a lot better. Thanks Bill Edited June 23, 2013 by bhobba
bhobba Posted June 23, 2013 Posted June 23, 2013 I'm just wondering if those critical of the Duelund casts have actually tried them. I ask because I'm contemplating buying a pair to mod a valve preamp and wondered if the improvement to be had is worth the cost. Only interested in feedback from those who have actually tried. Hi Alcarp I have and you have as well - one of the big differences between the Reference and the Limited's is the Limited's use Cast - the Reference VSF Copper. Nearly everyone, with only a few desenters, say the Cast is king - simple as that. And yes I have compared the difference in a DAC and Amp - the Cast is king. Thanks Bill
zipstartcanoe Posted June 23, 2013 Posted June 23, 2013 Silver CAST are demonstrably better than anything else I have actually tried. That said, I am constantly amazed at the strength of portrayed conviction expressed by folks who say otherwise, but have never actually heard them in a controlled environment. 1
Recommended Posts