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Bottlehead Kits => Legacy Kit Products => Quickie => Topic started by: aragorn723 on November 13, 2014, 04:01:59 PM

Title: mundorf film caps in the Quickie
Post by: aragorn723 on November 13, 2014, 04:01:59 PM
Hi,

Does anyone have experience with trying the Mundorf film aluminum oil caps on the Quickie for coupling caps?  The price is pretty good, so I would like to get some impressions of people's experience with this cap compared to stock if possible.  Below is a link:

http://www.partsconnexion.com/capacitor_film_mundorf_evo_ao.html

Thanks!

Dave
Title: Re: mundorf film caps in the Quickie
Post by: mcandmar on November 13, 2014, 04:07:25 PM
Not tried the EVO range but the regular white Mundorfs are alright.  I actually prefer the ClarirtyCap ESA or Solen Fastcap which are both in the same price range.

Having said that i've had had a pair of Russian K75's in mine for ages now which i prefer over all of the above.
Title: Re: mundorf film caps in the Quickie
Post by: Bonzo on November 13, 2014, 07:08:35 PM
Quote from: mcandmar on November 13, 2014, 04:07:25 PM
Having said that i've had had a pair of Russian K75's in mine for ages now which i prefer over all of the above.

Ditto.
Tried lot of other russian caps but k75 are just right (sometimes I dream of a 2.2uf F3 cap anyway...  ::) )
Title: Re: mundorf film caps in the Quickie
Post by: aragorn723 on November 24, 2014, 02:36:43 PM
Do you use just a straight-up K75 with no bypass?

Dave
Title: Re: mundorf film caps in the Quickie
Post by: Bonzo on November 25, 2014, 06:47:56 AM
Yes,
maybe when I'll finish my OB I would need more air, so I bought a 0.22ft3 for bypass  ::)
Title: Re: mundorf film caps in the Quickie
Post by: wullymc on November 25, 2014, 07:01:53 AM
I have them in my Quickie and I love them!

To me they made a noticeable difference and as you said they are not expensive at all!  For $13 I'd do it!

Dave
Title: Re: mundorf film caps in the Quickie
Post by: aragorn723 on December 01, 2014, 02:50:53 PM
would you describe the k75 as detailed, airy, and delicate sounding?  Thanks,

Dave
Title: Re: mundorf film caps in the Quickie
Post by: Bonzo on December 01, 2014, 08:58:48 PM
IMHO they are a bit "coloured", but in a really subtle way. Midrange is where they excel, top and bottom aren't as deep and detailed as a good Teflon cap, but they are not attenuated at all.
Take a look at the 3 parts capacitor review on the site enjoy the music, you will find all the info you need!
Ciao!
Title: Re: mundorf film caps in the Quickie
Post by: aragorn723 on December 05, 2014, 01:13:26 PM
Hi,

I just ordered a set of the K75's!  What is the best way to mount them in the Quickie?  They are 2 inches wide by 1 inch diameter.  I've seen a bunch of people attach them using zip ties, but what is the best thing to connect to?  The terminal strips?

Dave
Title: Re: mundorf film caps in the Quickie
Post by: aroide on January 26, 2016, 05:27:16 PM
I just finished building my Quickie 1.1.  I put in 2 Mundorf supreme silver/gold/oil 2.7uF caps.  they fit very well with not support.  I had 4 from trying to upgrade my Rogue Atlas Magnum amp, but the caps were too big (didn't consider caps sitting side-by-side).  Glad I could use them.

After a few hundred hours break in, I'll let you know how they sound  :o


Quote from: aragorn723 on November 13, 2014, 04:01:59 PM
Hi,

Does anyone have experience with trying the Mundorf film aluminum oil caps on the Quickie for coupling caps?  The price is pretty good, so I would like to get some impressions of people's experience with this cap compared to stock if possible.  Below is a link:

http://www.partsconnexion.com/capacitor_film_mundorf_evo_ao.html

Thanks!

Dave