0.1µF 100V ceramic capacitor (Z5U) broken lead

Omegabuzz · 2002

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Offline Omegabuzz

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on: September 01, 2023, 04:26:24 AM
Hi,

One of the lead of 0.1µF 100V ceramic capacitor (Z5U) broke during the assembly of the Eros phono stage. I have Wima capacitors in stock. Can I replace these ceramic capacitors with Wima 0.1uf 100V Film Capacitors?

Thanks

Yves



Offline Paul Birkeland

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Reply #1 on: September 01, 2023, 04:48:47 AM
If at all possible, you should contact replacementparts(at)bottlehead(dot)com to ask for a replacement ceramic cap.  Film caps don't have the same low impedance at the frequencies of interest for a snubber cap in this application, so the Wima may not work properly.

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Reply #2 on: September 01, 2023, 07:14:38 AM
Hi Paul,

Thanks for your help.

Yves