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Bottlehead Kits => Crack => Topic started by: jt on September 20, 2013, 12:00:12 AM

Title: Flyleads for output caps
Post by: jt on September 20, 2013, 12:00:12 AM

I just replaced the output caps with Obbligato caps. They would fit better if I installed flyleads but I read that this is not recommended "because you lose much of the benefit of low ESR (equivalent series resistance)". Does this apply in this case or is it ok to use flyleads?

I am impressed with improvement with these caps. Thanks to all the Bottleheads for their recommendation and advice.

Title: Re: Flyleads for output caps
Post by: fullheadofnothing on September 20, 2013, 06:24:33 AM

I'd be interested to know where that quote is from.

Title: Re: Flyleads for output caps
Post by: jt on September 20, 2013, 10:48:48 AM

The quote is from the diyAudio forum:

http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/analog-line-level/239512-capacitors-50v-vs-25v-replacement-preamp-power-supply.html

Title: Re: Flyleads for output caps
Post by: Paul Birkeland on September 20, 2013, 11:18:00 AM

Quote from: jt on September 20, 2013, 12:00:12 AM

Does this apply in this case...

No

Quote from: jt on September 20, 2013, 12:00:12 AM

...or is it ok to use flyleads?

Eh, it will work, but generally reliability and durability of the amplifier is decreased. 

-PB