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Bottlehead Kits => Eros Phono => Topic started by: Omegabuzz on September 01, 2023, 04:26:24 AM

Title: 0.1µF 100V ceramic capacitor (Z5U) broken lead
Post by: Omegabuzz 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

Title: Re: 0.1µF 100V ceramic capacitor (Z5U) broken lead
Post by: Paul Birkeland 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.

Title: Re: 0.1µF 100V ceramic capacitor (Z5U) broken lead
Post by: Omegabuzz on September 01, 2023, 07:14:38 AM

Hi Paul,

Thanks for your help.

Yves